
News Topical, Digital Desk : There is a tradition of observing Pradosh fast on Trayodashi Tithi of both sides of every month, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. There is a tradition of worshipping Lord Shiva and Parvati on Pradosh day. Devotees who observe fast on this day also keep a night vigil.
It is believed that the devotee who observes Pradosh fast is blessed with a happy life. In such a situation, you can get the blessings of Lord Shiva by reciting Shri Shivpanchakshar Stotra on the day of Pradosh fast.
Pradosh fasting auspicious time
The Trayodashi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the Ashadh month is going to start on July 7 at 11:10 pm. At the same time, this date will end on July 9 at 12:38 midnight. In such a situation, Pradosh Vrat will be observed on Tuesday, July 8. It is customary to worship Pradosh Vrat in Pradosh Kaal, so the Muhurta of worshiping Lord Shiva on this day is going to be something like this -
Puja Muhurta of Pradosh Vrat - from 7:23 pm to 9:24 pm
Method of worship of Lord Shiva
- First of all, wake up early in the morning and freshen yourself by taking a bath etc.
- After this, clean the temple and sprinkle Ganga water.
- Spread a red cloth on a stand and install the idols of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati.
- Anoint Lord Shiva with raw milk, Ganga water, and water.
- Offer Belpatra, Dhatura and Bhaang etc. in the puja.
- You can offer fruits, halwa or rice pudding as prasad.
- Offer 16 makeup items to Mother Parvati.
- Light a ghee lamp and perform aarti of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati.
- Distribute the puja prasad among all the people.
, Shri Shivpanchaksharastotram ॥
Nagendraharaya Trilochnaya,
Bhasmangaragaya Maheshwaraya.
Nityaya Shuddhay Digambaraya,
Tasmai Na Karay Namah Shivay ॥1॥
Mandakini salilchandan is famous,
Nandishwar Pramathnath Maheshwarai.
Mandarapushpa, multi-flowered and worshiped,
Tasmai Ma Karay Namah Shivay ॥2॥
Shivay Gaurivadnabjavrinda,
Surya Dakshadhvarnashakaya.
Shrineelkanthaya Vrishadhwajaya,
Tasmai Shi Karay Namah Shivay ॥3॥
Vashishtha Kumbhodbhava Gautamarya,
Munindradevarchitshekharai.
Chandrarka Vaishwanarlochnaya,
Tasmai and Karay Namah Shivay ॥4॥
Yakshaswaroopaya Jatadharay,
Pinakahastaya Sanatnaya.
Divyaya Devaya Digambaraya,
Tasmai Ya Karay Namah Shivay ॥5॥
Panchaksharamidam punyam yah pathechhivasannidhau.
Shivlokamvaapnoti Shivane co-modate ॥
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