According to the Panchang, the last Pradosh fast of Ashwin month is being observed today i.e. on October 15 (Pradosh Vrat 2024 Date). Due to this day being Tuesday, it will be called Bhaum Pradosh Vrat. Worshiping Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati on this day gets rid of the obstacle in marriage. Also, one gets the desired groom. The glory of this festival has been specially described in the Sanatan scriptures. On this auspicious occasion, people take many measures to please Mahadev and get his blessings. If you also want to get the blessings of Mahadev, then worship Pradosh Vrat in the auspicious time and include Mahadev's favorite bhog in the puja thali. It is believed that offering special things to Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati increases happiness and prosperity. It is considered best to consume some special things during the fast. Let us tell you in this article what things should be consumed on the day of Pradosh Vrat and also know which things should be stayed away from eating?

Pradosh fast auspicious time (Pradosh Vrat 2024 Shubh Muhurat)

According to the Panchang, the Trayodashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month has started on October 15 at 03:42 am. At the same time, it will end on October 16 at 12:19 am. In such a situation, the last Pradosh fast of Ashwin month is being observed today i.e. on October 15. On this day, the auspicious time for the worship of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati is from 05:38 pm to 08:13 pm. During this time, devotees can worship Lord Shiva.

What to eat in Pradosh fast?

On Trayodashi Tithi, after taking a bath in the morning, worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati in a proper manner and meditate on Mahadev and take a vow to fast. During Pradosh fast, the rules of food (Pradosh Vrat me kya kya khaye) should be followed. During the fast, you can eat things like orange, banana, apple, etc.

Apart from this, you can also include milk, curd, water chestnut pudding, tapioca khichdi, buckwheat flour puri in the fasting thali. Apart from this, you can also consume coconut water and Sama rice pudding.

What not to eat on Pradosh fast?

It is strictly forbidden to consume garlic and onion on the day of Pradosh Vrat (Pradosh Vrat me kya nahi khaye). Meat and alcohol should also not be consumed on this day. Apart from this, one should avoid consuming wheat and rice during the fast. It is believed that consuming these things can break the fast and the person may have to face the wrath of Mahadev.