Pradosh Vrat or Pradosham is done to worship of Lord Shiva and Parvati on trayodashi (thirteenth day in Hindu month). There are two Pradosh days in a Hindu month, one in shukla paksha and other in krishna paksha.
Pradosh Vrat is observed on both Trayodashi Tithis, i.e. Shukla Paksha Trayodashi and Krishna Paksha Trayodashi, in lunar month. Some people distinguish between Shukla and Krishna Paksha Pradosham.
As per the Skanda Puran there are two different methods of fasting on the Pradosh vrat.
In the first method, the devotes observe strict fast for whole day and night, that is, 24 hours and which also includes keeping a vigil at night.
In the second method the fasting is observed from the sunrise until sunset, and the fast is broken after worshipping Lord Shiva in the evening.
It is known as Soma Pradosham or Chandra Pradosham when falling on Monday.
It is known as Bhauma Pradosham when falling on Tuesday.
It is known as Shani Pradosham when falling on Saturday.
Pradost Vrat is considered very auspicious and an important vrat among all the other vrata.
It is also said that worshiping Lord Shiva on this day washes all your sins and an individual can obtain moksha or mukti after death.
Accordingly, keeping Pradosh vrat or donating two cows get the same rewards.
It is believed that the person who perform vrat on Pradosh dates “Lord Shiva will be his”.
The benefits of the Pradosha vrat are explicitly mentioned in the Skanda Purana.
It is said that one who observes this revered fast with devotion and faith is bound to possess contentment, wealth and good health.
This vratham is also observed for spiritual upliftment and fulfilment of one’s desires.
The Pradosha vrat has been greatly lauded by the Hindu scriptures and is held very sacred for the followers of Lord Shiva.
It is a known fact that even a single glance of the deity on this propitious day will end all your sins and bestow you with bountiful blessings and good fortune.
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