The Shukla Pradosh Vrat is a very important event in Hinduism. We do this fast every month on Trayodashi Tithi to honor Lord Shiva. The second Shukla Pradosh Vrat in August will be held on August 17, 2024. People who follow this fast get the benefits of Lord Shiva and also happiness and wealth in their lives.
Religious beliefs say that fasting on Shani Trayodashi gets rid of all your problems and brings you success in your work. Astrologers say that this year, Shani Pradosh is causing a lot of lucky accidents. People who follow these yogas will get Akshaya fruit by praising Lord Shiva.
The Shubh Muhurat
Astrologers say that the Trayodashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Sawan will begin at 8:05 am on August 17 and end at 5:51 am on August 18. So, on August 17, we will celebrate Shani Pradosh Vrat. The good time to pray on this day is from 6:58 pm to 9:11 pm, which is called Pradosh Kaal. People who honor Lord Shiva can do so at this time.
Religious Significance
People believe that the Shukla Pradosh Vrat has a lot of religious and spiritual meaning. People who want to stay physically and mentally healthy should really try this fast. Shani Pradosh Vrat is another name for Saturday Pradosh Vrat. Many people think that this fast is very good for helping women give birth. Not only that, but following this fast can also help you succeed and get promoted at work. People who do Pradosh Vrat have peace and wealth in their lives.
Vidhi for Shukla Pradosh Vrat Puja
The Shukla Pradosh Vrat Puja Vidhi is easy to follow and works well. To keep a fast, followers should do the things listed below:
1. Take a bath and clean yourself. If you are fasting, you should do this in the morning and wear clean clothes. Light a lamp in front of the statue or picture of Lord Shiva and make a promise to fast for a certain amount of time.
2. Nirjala Vrat: Those who follow this vrat should fast all day long on this day. Fruits can be eaten as long as they don’t hurt your health.
3. Sandhya Puja: This is when people honor Lord Shiva the most, in the evening. Now is the time for people to give Lord Shiva Belpatra, Dhatura, Akshat, Chandan, fruits, flowers, and incense sticks.
4. Shivling Abhishek: Abhishek the Shivling with ghee, honey, milk, curd, and pista. Next, put sandalwood on the shivling and give Bel leaves.
5. Chanting of Aarti and mantras: If you want to honor Lord Shiva, do the Aarti and repeat the mantra “Om Namah Shivaya.” Today is also a great day to chant the Maha Mrityunjaya prayer.
As for the Vrat Katha, it is very important to read or listen to it. This shows how important and powerful the fast was.
Getting the swift done
At night, the fast is over. People who attend the evening aarti are supposed to feed the Brahmins and eat their own food. By following the full set of rituals for Shukla Pradosh Vrat, one gets the special blessings of Lord Shiva and lives a happy, peaceful, and prosperous life.
