10 interesting facts about Swasthani Brata Katha

Every year in Sankhu of Kathmandu, during the lunar month of Magh (January-February), devotees throng the Shalinadi stream and temple to observe a month-long fast. During the entire month of fasting, they read and follow Swasthani Brata Katha, a religious Hindu text. The text is a compilation of mythological stories about the goddess Swasthani and other Hindu gods and goddesses. A lot has been said and told regarding the festival, yet, here are some key interesting facts about Swasthani Brata Katha that you might have heard yet:

1. Swasthani is a complicated figure