Pradosh Vrat — പ്രാധാന്യം
Pradosh Vrat is observed on Trayodashi (13th day) of both fortnights. The period just after sunset is called Pradosh. Lord Shiva is worshipped for health, wealth, and fulfilment of wishes.
Pradosh Vrat — പ്രാധാന്യം
According to the Shiva Purana, the devas and asuras churned the ocean and received the poison (halahala). Shiva drank it to save the world. Pradosh is the time when Shiva is believed to be most pleased. Observing the vrat is said to grant boons.
Pradosh Vrat — പൂജാ വിധി
- Observe a full-day or partial fast; break after the Pradosh puja.
- During Pradosh (twilight), offer milk, bilva leaves, and flowers to Shiva.
- Chant Om Namah Shivaya and Shiva mantras; perform abhishekam if possible.
- Listen to or recite the Pradosh Vrat katha; offer prasad.
Pradosh Vrat — മന്ത്രങ്ങൾ
ॐ नमः शिवाय
oṃ namaḥ śivāya
Salutations to Shiva
Pradosh Vrat — പരമ്പരാഗത വിഭവങ്ങൾ
- ●Fruits
- ●Milk
- ●Light sattvic meal after puja
Pradosh Vrat — മറ്റ് പേരുകൾ
North India
Monthly Trayodashi vrat
South India
Pradosham in Shiva temples
Pradosh Vrat — ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ / ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ
- ✓Observe fast
- ✓Worship Shiva during Pradosh
- ✓Offer bilva
- ✓Chant mantras
ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
- ✗Do not miss the Pradosh time
- ✗Avoid non-veg and alcohol
- ✗Do not disrespect Shiva
Pradosh Vrat — FAQ
- Pradosh Vrat എന്താണ്?
- Pradosh Vrat is observed on Trayodashi (13th day) of both fortnights.
- What are the Pradosh Vrat puja rituals?
- Observe a full-day or partial fast; break after the Pradosh puja.; During Pradosh (twilight), offer milk, bilva leaves, and flowers to Shiva.; Chant Om Namah Shivaya and Shiva mantras; perform abhishekam if possible.; Listen to or recite the Pradosh Vrat katha; offer prasad.
- What to eat on Pradosh Vrat?
- Fruits, Milk, Light sattvic meal after puja
- What should you do on Pradosh Vrat?
- Observe fast; Worship Shiva during Pradosh; Offer bilva
- What should you avoid on Pradosh Vrat?
- Do not miss the Pradosh time; Avoid non-veg and alcohol; Do not disrespect Shiva
- Pradosh Vrat ദിവസം ഏത് ദേവതയെ ആരാധിക്കണം?
- Pradosh Vrat Shivaക്ക് സമർപ്പിതം.