Last Updated on 17/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
Shani Pradosh Vrat 2024: Pradosh Vrat is considered to be the most auspicious and auspicious day for the worship of Lord Shiva. It is customary to keep Pradosh Vrat on Trayodashi Tithi of every month. This fast is kept in both Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha. This time Pradosh Vrat is being kept on 17th August i.e. today. This Pradosh Vrat is falling on Saturday, hence it will be known as Shani Pradosh Vrat today. Also, by worshipping Lord Shiva along with Lord Shani on this day, one can get rid of all kinds of problems.
Shani Pradosh Vrat auspicious time (Shani Pradosh Vrat 2024 Shubh Muhurat)
Trayodashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Shravan month has started on 17th August i.e. today at 8:05 am and the Tithi will end on 18th August i.e. tomorrow at 5:51 am. The worship of Shani Pradosh Vrat will be done from 6:58 pm to 9:09 pm. According to Udayatithi, the last Pradosh Vrat of Sawan is being celebrated today i.e. 17th August.
Method of worshiping the fast of Shani Pradosh (Shani Pradosh Vrat Pujan Vidhi)
Chant Shiva Mantra in the evening during Pradosh Kaal in Shiva temples. On Shani Pradosh day, wake up before sunrise and take a bath and wear clean clothes. Purify the place of worship with Gangajal. Worship Lord Shiva with Belpatra, Akshat, Deep, Dhoop, Gangajal etc. After this, chant Om Namah Shivaya Mantra and offer water to Shiva. To worship Shani, light a mustard oil lamp under the Peepal tree. Light a lamp in the temple of Shanidev. Perform the Udyapan of the fast on Trayodashi Tithi only.
Benefits of observing Shani Pradosh fast (Shani Pradosh Vrat upay)
According to religious beliefs, observing the Trayodashi fast brings many auspicious results. Observing this fast brings relief from mental troubles and Chandra Doshas and also gives promotion in job, longevity, blessings of Shani. Also, Lord Shiva grants wish fulfillment to his devotees.
Importance of Shani Pradosh Vrat (Significance of Shani Pradosh Vrat)
According to the Puranas, observing this fast gives the boon of long life. Although Pradosh fast is considered special for getting the blessings of Lord Shiva, those who observe Shani Pradosh fast get special blessings of Lord Shiva as well as Shani. Therefore, on this day, along with Lord Shiva, Shanidev should also be worshipped. It is believed that all the troubles of the people observing this fast are removed and after death they attain salvation.
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