In Hinduism, Pradosh Vrat is quite significant; Krishna Pradosh Vrat is a day to honor it especially. Every month, but particularly on the Triodashi of Krishna Paksha, this fast is noted. August 31, 2024 will be the third Shani Pradosh Vrat year observed. This holy day has extremely big religious value, thus proper observance of it will help one to profit much. This fast has great religious value, and by closely observing it with full dedication, the followers get the particular blessings of Lord Shiva.
Significance
Specifically done to honor Lord Shiva is Krishna Pradosh Vrat. Every month, this fast falls on the Triodashi date; but, Krishna Paksha’s Triodashi has a particular meaning. On this day of worshiping Lord Shiva, all of the requests of the devotees are granted and evil deeds are at least eliminated. Pradosh fast helps one to destroy sins and brings happiness, health, and wealth. Following particular ceremonies on the day of Krishna Pradosh Vrat, followers get the grace of Lord Shiva and go through life in peace and prosperity. Fasting on this day helps one to acquire virtue and brings happiness and calm into daily life.
Krishna Pradosh Vrat’s worship approach adherues particular guidelines and precautions. The following is comprehensive knowledge on the pooja technique used today:
One should get ready for fasting by cleaning the house and bathing before morning. Wear fresh attire and also properly clean the house, temple or place of worship.
Install a Shivlinga on a spotless bench or table to honor Lord Shiva. On the Shivlinga present milk, water, honey, ghee, and Panchamrit.
Ahead of Lord Shiva during the puja, light the lamp and incense. This makes the environment holy and mild; so, the effect of the devotion grows.
Recite Shiv Chaleesa when you listen to Lord Shiva and say “ॐ नमः शिवाय”. One develops the grace of Lord Shiva by repeating this mantra.
Keep fast on this day and eat just fruit, milk, or another basic food. The value of fasting becomes much more varied.
Night Pooja: Spend particular time in night prayer of Lord Shiva. During this period practice bhajan and kirtan of Lord Shiva and night vigil.
Bhog present to Lord Shiva should have milk, honey, fruit, and sweets. Lord Shiva is delighted when you present food, so fulfilling your wishes.
Feed the Brahmins and provide दान-दक्षिना at the end of the fasting. This gift strengthens your virtue and results in the complete fruit of the fast.
Divine advantage of Krishna Pradosh Vrat
There are several religious advantages in seeing Krishna Pradosh Vrat. This quickly brings in a person’s life happiness, tranquility, wealth, and health. It stones and cleans sins. Adopting Lord Shiva helps one to overcome all challenges and issues in life. The fasting and worship help one to get peace of mind and self-satisfaction.
