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Shukra Pradosh Vrat, the first Pradosh Vrat of March and Phalguna, coincides with Maha Shivaratri, presenting a double blessing occasion for devotees seeking divine grace from Lord Shiva. The word Pradosh means removing darkness and observing Pradosh fast can bring happiness, health, success and freedom from the cycle of birth and death. Pradosh is the first part of the night and traditionally this fast is observed during the evening or sandhya period. On this day devotees worship Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati to get rid of past sins and attain salvation. Pradosh Vrat, observed twice every month, is known by different names depending on the day of the week. The first Pradosh Vrat of March is falling on Friday, hence it is being called Shukra Pradosh Vrat. (Also Read | Budh Pradosh Vrat 2024: Date, Significance, Rituals, Puja Muhurat and all you need to know)
Shukra Pradosh fast date
Shukra Pradosh Vrat is being celebrated this time on Friday, March 8. It will fall on the same day as Maha Shivratri, the most important of all the 12 monthly Shivratri celebrated every month. By observing this fast, obstacles are removed, success is achieved and happiness and prosperity come.
importance of shukra pradosh fast
On Shukra Pradosh fast, along with Lord Shiva, Shukra Dev is also worshiped so that the blessings of both can be obtained. By observing Pradosh fast on Friday, financial crisis goes away and also one gets relief from all types of diseases. It is also useful for those who are facing problems or obstacles in their marital life. A one-day fast can be observed from sunrise to sunset and ended after the evening puja, or a 24-hour fast can be observed that can be ended the next morning.
Shukra Pradosh Vrat Vidhi
During Pradosh Vrat, satvik food is consumed while avoiding grains, legumes, salt, onion, garlic. You can take fruit salad, kuttu puri, sweet potatoes, fruit lassi, milk and milk products.
Here are all the rituals that you should follow during Pradosh Vrat.
- Wake up early in the morning and take bath. To get rid of financial debts and problems, anoint Shiva Linga with milk and honey during Pradosh period.
- Offer ghee, sugar and barley flour to Lord Shiva and light eight lamps in all directions. This also keeps the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.
- Perform Shiv puja and chant Maha Mrityunjaya mantra 108 times. Gave light and ghee.
- Since Pradosh Vrat is all about evening rituals, mantra chanting and prayers during the evening are of utmost importance.
- Pradosh Kaal falling in the evening twilight is considered auspicious for worship. Devotees celebrate this time devotionally and pray to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati to seek blessings.
Shukra Pradosh Vrat auspicious timings
Shukra Krishna Pradosh Vrat on Friday, March 8, 2024
Pradosha Puja Muhurat – 06:25 pm to 08:52 pm
Duration – 02 hours 26 minutes
Day Pradosh Kaal – 06:25 PM to 08:52 PM
Trayodashi Tithi begins – 01:19 am on March 08, 2024
Trayodashi Tithi ends – 09:57 pm on March 08, 2024
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