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Pradosh Vrat

The word “Pradosh” means time between evening and night i.e sandhya kaal.

There are two Pradosh Vrat in a month. One comes on 13^th Tithi of Shukla Paksha and one comes on 13^th Tithi of Krishna Paksha. Trayodashi is a tithi dedicated to lord Shiva. On this day devote worship Lord Shiva, Parvati and Ganesha with Nandi bull in temple and they also observe fast.

On this day devotees perform Rudrabhishek i.e they bath shivling with dudh, dahi, ghee, water, honey and aromatic liquid with “Om Namah Shivay Mantra” or “Mahamrityunjay Mantra”.

Significance Of the Pradosh Vrat:

People who observe fast of Pradosh are said to be liberated from all sins and negative karma, sufferings and worries.
This vrat cleanses our soul.
It fulfills our wishes, helps in maintaing good health and clears debts.
It gives progeny who don't have.
Pradosh Vrat can give us liberation or moksha.

There are different names of Pradosh Vrat according to the day on which it falls:

Sunday – Ravi Pradosh. When Pradosh falls on Sunday then it is called Ravi Pradosh or Bhanu Pradosh. Observing Ravi Pradosh gives fame, power, good health and longevity.

Monday – Som Pradosh. When Pradosh falls on Monday then it is called Som Pradosh. Observing this Pradosh gives mental peace, harmony, child and fulfil our all wishes.

Tuesday – Bhaum Pradosh. When Pradosh falls on Tuesday then it is called Bhaum Pradosh. It helps the problems in marriage and health. It also resolves problems of debts.

Wednesday – Saumyavara Pradosh. When Pradosh falls on Wednesday then it is called Saumyavara Pradosh. It is good for knowledge and achieving good in academics, fulfil wishes and getting happiness.

Thursday – Guru Pradosh. When Pradosh falls on Thursday then it is called Guru Pradosh. Vrat on this day gives Knowledge, wisdom, abundance, spiritual growth and good health.

Friday – Bhruguwara Pradosh. When Pradosh falls on Friday then it is called Bhruguwara Pradosh. Vrat on this day gives luck, luxury, marriage and love.

Saturday – Shani Pradosh. When Pradosh falls on Saturday then it is called Shani Pradosh. It is dedicated to lord Saturn. Vrat on this day brings balance in life and a good career. Shani Pradosh puja also gives progeny.

Among all these Pradosh Vrat, Som Pradosh and Shani Pradosh are most famous.

According to Shiv Puraan, those who do Pradosh Vrat they get prosperity, children and fullfill their wishes.

Pradosh Vrat Puja Vidhi

Wake up early in morning.
Then take bath and wear clean and light colour clothes.
Light up diya in your home temple.
If possible then do Vrat.
Do abhisheka with ganga jal, water and milk.
Abir, Chandan, Akshat, Kapur, Flower, Belpatra, Dhatura, Seasonal fruits, Paan, Supari, Laung, Ilaichi are important things for Pradosh Puja.
Do panchopachar puja of Lord Shiva, Ganesha, Mata Parvati and Nandi.
Then read shiva chalisa, chant mantras like “Om namah Shivay”, “Mahamritunjay Mantra” and “Rudrashtakam”.
Do Arati.
Puja at Pradosh Time i.e sunset time is very important. Pradosh Time starts before 45 minutes of Sunset.
If possible go to Shiv Mandir, do abhishek and light up a diya.