The purpose of the well-known Hindu fasts known as Pradosh and Pradosham vrat is to obtained Lord Shiva blessings. Pradosh Vrat occurs in two days a month in Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha.
On both Paksha days of Trayodashi, this fast is observed. On the 13 day of Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha or Trayodashi tithi, the Pradosh Vrat is celebrated.
Important of Pradosh Vrat
On the thirteenth day of the lunar cycle, Pradosh Vrat is celebrated in both Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. Hindus believed Trayodashi or the thirteenth day of the moon cycle, to be a particular fortunate day. On this day followers of Lord Shiva maintain a day-long fast, worship, and ask for his blessings. Depending on the day it falls Pradosh Vrat is referred to by a different name, which is refered to as Soma Pradosh or Chandra Pradosh when Shiva Pradosh Vrat occurs on a Monday.
This festival has different names according to the day name Shani Pradosh if it happen on Saturday or Bhauma Pradosh Vrat if it happens on Tuesday. On Remaining Day it is referred to as Pradosh Vrat. Pradosh is seen as being more holy when it happens on one of these three days, that’s why fasting may be more successful on this day. Pradosham is another name for Pradosh Vrat in South India.
Pradosh Vrat Rituals and Puja
- Twilight – before dawn and sunset is favorable on Pradosham. At this time all prayers and puja will perform.
- After bathing devotees will prepare for the puja before one hour of nightfall.
- Lord Shiva, Parvati, Ganesha, and Kartike and Nandi will worshipped ib a preparatory puja. Lord Shiva is worshipped and summoned in holy pot or Kalasha. This water-filled Kalasha is on Darbha grass with lotus flower drawings.
- Some location revere the Shivling. Bathing the Shivling with milk , curd and ghee. Devotees can offering Bilva leave to the Shivling during puja. Offering Bilva leave on Pradosh Vrat is considered auspicious.
- After this process devotees study Shiva Purana tales or listen to Pradosh Vrat Katha.
- Enchants Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra 108.
- After completing puja participants drink Kalasha water and apply holy ash on their forehead.
- After the puja most of the devotees can visit the Shiva temples for darshan. Lighting a single lantern on Pradosham is considered tremendously satisfying.
Pradosh Vrat Tips and Mantra
On this day wear clean clothes and white cloth after bathing in Triyodashi. Get God’s chowki to dress in colour. Place the Ganesha Statue atop the chowki. After that Lord Shiva – Parvati idol and then worshipped it according to custom. Havan and offered Naivedh to god. And chanting Om Uma Sahit Shivaya Namah 108 times during Pradosh Vrat havan.
Different types of Pradosh Vrat
When the day occurs on Monday it is referred to as Soma Pradosham or Chandra Pradosham.
Or when it occure on Tuesday, referred to as Bhauma Pradosham.
And for Saturday this day is referred to as the Shani Pradosham.
Benefits of different Pradosh Vrat
- Fasting on Sunday promotes longevity and health.
- Keep your Vrat on Monday to answer your prayers.
- Medical comforts comes on Tuesday.
- Keep Vrat on Wednesday for better desires.
- Thursday Vrat defeats his opponents.
- Friday Pradosh Vrat brings marriage luck.
Significance of Pradosh Vrat
Pradosh Vrat is a fast which is specifically noted on Skanda Purana for the beneficial effects. It is started that whoever follow this famous fast with full of dedication and faith will undoubtedly achieve happiness, riches, and good health in their life. Addittionally the Pradosh Vratham is Practice in order to elevate one’s sprituality and brings one goal to fruition.
The Pradosh Vrat is highly praised in Hindu Scripture and is considered as almost sanctity by those who worshiped Lord Shiva. Devotees will blessed with an abundance of blessings and good future.
Conclusion
Pradosh Vrat is celebrated on both Shukla Paksha and Krishan Paksha. On this day devotees worshipped Lord Shiva, Parvati, Ganesha and Kartike, and Nandi, which brings happiness, and good future of there devotees. Devotees blessed with an abundance of happiness and health. Also blessed with good luck in marriage.
