Pradosh Vrat is observed twice in every Hindu lunar month. Also known as Pradosham, Pradosh Vrat is observed on Trayodashi Tithi which is in both Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. When Pradosh Vrat falls on Monday then it is called Som Pradosh Vrat. It is believed that by observing this fast all the negative karma or doshas get eliminated. On the day of Soma Pradosh Vrat, devotees offer special prayers in the temples of Lord Shiva. Fasting on the day of Soma Pradosh Vrat is best for spiritual power and it is also going to free the seeker from the constant cycle of birth and death.
When is Som Pradosh Vrat
Som Pradosh Vrat will be observed on Monday, July 11, 2022. The important time of Som Pradosh Vrat will start on Trayodashi Tithi on 11th July, 11:14 am and end on 12th July, 7:46 am. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Brahma Yoga, Shukla Yoga and Ravi Yoga will be formed on the day of Soma Pradosh. With the formation of all these auspicious yogas on the day of Pradosh Vrat, this time will become more auspicious.
Things to do during Som Pradosh Vrat
On the day of Soma Pradosh Vrat, devotees wake up early at sunrise and take bath early. Morning time is also considered most suitable for meditation and fasting is also resolved at this time.
On the day of Soma Pradosh Vrat, the puja is performed during the twilight period time as this is the Pradosh time.
During Pradosh fast, Lord Shiva is anointed with milk, curd, honey, ghee and Gangajal.
Many things are offered in the form of flowers, bilva leaves, coconut, fruits, incense and incense sticks.
Lighting a ghee lamp on the day of Som Pradosh fast is considered highly fruitful.
After the puja, devotees listen to 'Som Pradosh Vrat Katha' and read chapters of Shiva Purana.
Chanting 'Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra' 108 times on the day of the Soma Pradosh fast is also considered very virtuous.
The fasting of Som Pradosh Vrat starts in the morning and ends in the evening after completing the puja.
Som Pradosh Puja Benefits
Lord Shiva will be pleased by performing Soma Pradosh Puja and he protects his devotees from the negative effects of Shani.
Worshipping Soma Pradosh brings peace to all kinds of auspicious thoughts in life. You also get relief from the calamities of life.
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