Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Pradosh Vrata is kept on the thirteenth tithi, and the worship is done in the Pradosh Kaal, the twilight after sunset, when Lord Shiva is held to be most pleased. This day is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
Pradosh worship is believed to free the devotee of sin and to bring peace and prosperity to the family.
Key Rituals & Observance
Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices
- 1Step 1
Make the sankalpa after the morning bath.
- 2Step 2
In the Pradosh Kaal, bathe the Shivalinga with water, milk and honey.
- 3Step 3
Offer bilva leaves, white flowers and incense.
- 4Step 4
Recite the Shiva mantra and the vrat katha, then break the fast.
Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras
Lord Shiva • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings
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Lord Shiva · Mantra
ॐ नमः शिवाय ॥
Om Namah Shivaya
Meaning
Salutations to Lord Shiva.
108 JapaSacred Mantra
Fasting & Parana Guidelines
✓Keep the fast from sunrise, with water, fruit or milk only if the fast is not strict.
✓Avoid grain, onion, garlic and salt in the strict form of the fast.
✓Break the fast at the time the vrat directs, after the worship.