This is how to please Bholenath during Pradosh Vrat
Guru Pradosh Vrat 2024 Puja Vidhi and Paran: In the Hindu religion, Pradosh Vrat is considered the favorite festival of Lord Shiva. On this day of Pradosh Vrat, people get special results by worshiping Lord Shiva during the period of Pradosh. By observing Pradosh fast, physical and mental health remains good and brings happiness and peace in life. This fast is observed every month on the Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha. Pradosh means evening. By observing the Pradosh fast, the special blessings of Lord Shiva remain and all the wishes of the people are fulfilled. Apart from this, observing Pradosh fast destroys sins and observing Pradosh fast brings happiness and peace in life.
According to the Panchang, the Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha of the month Margashirsha will begin at 6:23 am on Thursday, November 28 and will begin at 09:43 am on Friday, November 29. In such a situation, according to Udayatithi, Pradosh Vrat will be celebrated on Thursday, November 28. As this day is Thursday, it is called Guru Pradosh Vrat.
On the day of Pradosh Vrat in Margashirsha, Saubhagya Yoga is being formed, which will last until 4:01 pm on November 28. During this period, a Chitra Nakshatra conjunction will also form. Worshiping family Shiva on this coincidence brings happiness in married life and all sorrows and pains disappear.
The auspicious time for Pradosh Vrat Puja is from 6:23 pm to 8 pm on November 28. If you worship Shiva at this auspicious time, you will get all the results of fasting and all your wishes will be fulfilled.
Method of worship of Pradosh Vrat
- On the day of Pradosh Vrat, get up early in the morning, take a bath and wear clean clothes.
- Clean the place of worship and install Shivalinga or the idol of Lord Shiva.
- Anoint Shivling with Ganga water, milk, curd, honey, ghee and Belpatra.
- Light a ghee lamp and offer it to Lord Shiva and worship him.
- Continue chanting the mantra “Om Namah Shivay” while worshiping Bholenath.
- Offer flowers, fruits and incense sticks to Lord Shiva and listen to the story of Pradosh Vrat.
- At the end, perform Aarti of Lord Shiva and distribute Prasad among the family members.
Staying fast during Pradosh Vrat is an important rule. This fast is dedicated to Lord Shiva and by observing it one’s wishes are fulfilled, but it is also important to know what to eat and what not to eat during the fast.
What to eat during Pradosh Vrat
- Fruit: You can eat different types of fruits like apple, banana, orange, grapes, etc.
- Vegetables: You can eat boiled or steamed vegetables such as sweet potato, pumpkin, zucchini, etc.
- Nuts: You can also eat nuts like raisins, almonds, cashews, etc.
- Milk: You can consume milk or curd.
- Fruit juice: You can also drink fresh fruit juice.
- Buckwheat flour: You can eat khichdi or pakodas made from buckwheat flour.
- Sago: You can make sago kheer or upma and eat it.
What not to eat during Pradosh Vrat
- Food: Food grains like rice, wheat, jowar, etc. should not be consumed.
- Legumes: The consumption of legumes is also prohibited.
- Meat, fish, eggs: No non-vegetarian food should be consumed.
- onion garlic: These are tamoguni, so they should not be consumed.
- Salt: Some people also consider the consumption of salt prohibited.
- Alcohol, drugs: The consumption of alcohol and narcotics is absolutely prohibited.
What to do on the day of Pradosh fast.
- Get up early in the morning, take bath, become pure and worship Lord Shiva.
- Anoint Shivling with Ganga water, milk, curd, honey, ghee and Belpatra.
- Chant the mantra “Om Namah Shivay”.
- Reciting Shiva Purana provides spiritual benefits.
- Light a ghee lamp and offer it to Lord Shiva.
- Fast throughout the day or eat fruits.
- Go to Shiva temple and have darshan of Lord Shiva.
- Donate according to your ability.
- Maintain positive thoughts throughout the day.
What not to do on the day of Pradosh fast.
- Do not consume meat, fish and eggs. They are tamasic foods, hence their consumption is considered prohibited.
- Do not consume onion and garlic: These are also tamasic foods, therefore do not consume them.
- Do not consume alcohol and drugs. These are not wanted by Lord Shiva.
- Don’t lie and tell the truth.
- Don’t insult anyone and treat everyone well.
- Do not use Ketaki flowers or turmeric in Bholenath worship.
- Do not use broken rice and do not make ointments with coconut water.
Importance of Pradosh Vrat’s Paraná
The Pradosh fast can be broken only after the Pradosh Kaal puja and can be broken by chewing basil leaves and eating fruits. If possible, provide food to a Brahmin. Pradosh quickly finishes off Paran. By worshiping Lord Shiva and offering Arghya at the time of Paran, one obtains his blessings. After Paraná, the chances of wish fulfillment increase. Performing Paraná at the right time leads to advances in people’s spiritual development.
