Lord Shiva is the destroyer of the world and Goddess Parvati is the Goddess of the Himalayas. On this day, people perform fast to offer their prayers to both the gods.
Pradosh Vrat or pradosham vrat is a form of fasting done by people who believe in the Hindu culture and traditions. This vrat is said to appear twice every month.
If the vrat falls on a Monday, it is called Soma Pradosham and if it falls on a Tuesday it is called Bhima Pradosham, and if it falls on a Saturday, it is called Shani Pradosham. This article discusses the significance and benefits of Pradosh vrat.
Pradosh vrat 2022
Month | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|
January | Saturday | 15 |
January | Sunday | 30 |
February | Monday | 14 |
February | Monday | 28 |
March | Tuesday | 15 |
March | Tuesday | 29 |
April | Thursday | 14 |
April | Thursday | 28 |
May | Friday | 13 |
May | Friday | 27 |
June | Sunday | 12 |
June | Sunday | 26 |
July | Monday | 11 |
July | Monday | 25 |
August | Tuesday | 09 |
August | Wednesday | 24 |
September | Thursday | 08 |
September | Friday | 23 |
October | Friday | 07 |
October | Sunday | 23 |
November | Saturday | 05 |
November | Monday | 21 |
December | Monday | 05 |
December | Wednesday | 21 |
Significance of Pradosh vrat
The pradosham vrat is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. On this auspicious day, people who believe in this tradition fast through the day.
They do not consume any eatables. However, those who are diabetic or have some sort of medical condition are exempted from the fast.
On this day, devotees of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, offer their prayers and perform rituals like pujas to seek blessings from the gods.
A lot of people also chant the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra about 108 times to seek blessings from the gods. It is believed that performing these rituals and performing fast will help you get rid of your sins.
Benefits of Pradosh vrat
Pradosh vrat is a way of offering your prayers to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. You perform a fast which has a lot of significance in terms of health. Here's how:
- Fasting is a natural method of detoxification. It helps in getting rid of all the toxins in the body.
- It helps in improving your immunity system.
- It clears your mind so that you can think clearly.
- It helps motivate you to achieve the goals and dreams you have set for yourself.
- It also helps keep you healthy from illnesses and diseases.
