Pradosh Vrat 2024: This fast is considered to be one of the most auspicious in the Hindu religion, since followers are said to receive Lord Shiva’s blessings for keeping it.
The term ‘Pradosh’ means the beginning of the night, which is why it is called ‘Pradosh’. As the Holy Book ‘Shiva Puran’ states, devotees who fast during ‘Pradosh’ do not face any ill-fate or difficulties in life.
This year, devotees will be fasting on Friday 22nd of March.
Since Shukra Pradosh Vrat falls on Friday and is the day of Goddess Lakshmi, it is considered auspicious. By following some simple tips, even people who are not fasting on this particular day can receive Mahadev’s blessings.
To begin with, let’s take a look at the Prasish Vrat Shubh Muhurat. Trayodishi Tithi Timings- 4.44am (March 22nd) ends at 7.17 am (March 23rd).
There are two ways to observe this Fast:
There are several ways devotees keep the fast without food or water throughout the day. They also remain awake at night and worship Lord Shiva. They also offer water to the Shivling on the day of the fast.
In the second way, the devotee keeps fast during the day with fruits, tea, milk, and they can eat something in the evening but it should not have salt. The devotee can have something sweet after performing the basic Puja in front of the Shiva Parivar picture. They can read the Prash Vrat Katha or Shiva Maha Puran.
Now let’s discuss how to get Goddess Lakshmi’s blessings and get rid of debts on this auspicious day.
- The Shivling likes curd. Try not to buy curd from the market. If you can, use home-made curd with cow’s milk.
- You will soon see results if you offer Sugarcane Juice to the Shivling on every Pradash.
- Offer water with ‘Itr’, this will also help, and you will gradually experience more positivity in your life.
