The last Pradosh fast of November will be observed on Thursday. Pradosh fast is being observed on the Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha of Margashirsha month, which is dedicated to Mahadev. Since it falls on Thursday, it will be called Guru Pradosh Vrat. According to the Panchang, auspicious coincidences are taking place on the day of Pradosh Vrat. Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati will be worshiped on this day. There is a religious belief that by observing Pradosh fast one gets the boon of fulfillment of wishes. Therefore, let us know the method, remedy and auspicious time of Pradosh Puja-
When is Guru Pradosh fast?
According to Drik Panchang, Guru Pradosh Vrat will be observed on 28th November.
auspicious time
Trayodashi Tithi Start – November 28, 2024 at 06:23 PM
Trayodashi Tithi ends – November 29, 2024 at 08:39 PM
Pradosh Puja Muhurat – 17:24 to 20:06
Duration – 02 hours 42 minutes
Pradosh time of the day – 17:24 to 20:06
ritual of worship
After taking bath, wear clean clothes. Worship all the Gods and Goddesses including Shiva family duly. If you have to keep a fast then take a pledge to keep the fast with holy water, flowers and Akshat in your hand. Then in the evening, light a lamp in the home temple at dusk. Then perform Abhishek of Lord Shiva in the Shiva temple or home and perform the ritual worship of the Shiva family. Now listen to the story of Guru Pradosh Vrat. Then perform the Aarti of Lord Shiva with full devotion with a ghee lamp. At last chant the mantra of Om Namah Shivay. In the end also pray for forgiveness.
Pradosh remedy
To get the immense blessings of Lord Shiva, offer these things to Shivling during worship-
1. Ghee
2. Curd
3. Flowers
4. Fruit
5. Akshat
6. Belpatra
7. Datura
8. Cannabis
9. Honey
10. Ganga water
11. White sandalwood
12. Black sesame
13. Raw milk
14. Green Moong Dal
15. Shami leaf
