Pradosh Vrat holds special significance in Hinduism. This day is considered the best for seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva. This year, the last Pradosh Vrat of the month of April will be celebrated as Bhaum Pradosh. Pradosh Vrat, which falls on Tuesday, is called Bhaum Pradosh, which is beneficial for receiving the blessings of not only Lord Shiva but also Lord Hanuman and for getting rid of Mangal Dosha. Learn about the remedies to follow on Pradosh Vrat.
When is Pradosh Vrat?
Trayodashi Tithi will begin at 6:51 PM on Tuesday, April 28, and end at 7:51 PM on Wednesday, April 29. Since Pradosh Vrat is observed at sunset according to the Udayatithi, this fast will be observed on Tuesday, April 28.
Follow these steps to get rid of debt on Pradosh Vrat.
Since Pradosh Vrat falls on Tuesday, reciting the Mangal Stotra, which provides relief from debt, on this day yields miraculous results. In the evening, offer a container of honey to the Shivalinga and chant the mantra "Om Rinmukteshwar Mahadevaya Namah."
Remedies to Relieve Mangal Dosha:
Those with a strong influence of Mars in their horoscopes should offer water to Lord Shiva and recite the Hanuman Chalisa on this day. Offering lentils to Lord Shiva also reduces the inauspicious effects of Mars.
Offer 21 betel leaves to the Shivalinga to fulfill your wishes
It is believed that lighting a lamp in a Shiva temple during Pradosh removes all darkness from your life and completes unfinished tasks.
To ward off illness,
a Shivalinga should be anointed with milk mixed with rock sugar and black sesame seeds on this day. Chanting the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra 108 times is very beneficial.
Importance of Pradosh Vrat
According to scriptures, the time approximately 45 minutes before and 45 minutes after sunset is called Pradosh Kaal. It is believed that during this time, Lord Shiva dances happily on Mount Kailash and responds to the calls of his devotees with great agility. It is believed that during Pradosh, Lord Shiva himself resides in the Shivalinga, and worship performed during this time brings positive energy into the home and destroys all sins.
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