Bhaum Pradosh Vrat: Know the significance and Pradosh kaal to observe fast

The first Pradosh Vrat of year 2024 will be performed on January 9. As this Pradosh Vrat is falling on Tuesday, it is also called Bhaum Pradosh Vrat. Pradosh Vrat is dedicated to Lord Shiva and observing this fast leads to better health and long life, with the blessing of Lord Shiva.

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In Hindu mythology, Lord Hanuman is considered to be the Rudra incarnation of Lord Shiva, hence it is believed that observing the fast of Bhaum Pradosh also makes Lord Hanuman happy. Along with this, the defects related to Mars of the person also get eliminated.

According to Acharya Dr Vikramaditya, by observing this fast, all the troubles and all kinds of defects are eradicated. Observing Pradosh Vrat in Kaliyuga is very auspicious and bestows the blessings of Lord Shiva.

As this fast has special significance, people who are facing financial challenges and are troubled by debt should definitely observe Bhaum Pradosh Vrat.

Masik Shivratri will also be performed today. According to Hindu scriptures, the day of Masik Shivratri is considered best to please Lord Shiva. On this day, worship is performed as per rituals and Lord Shiva is consecrated. Apart from Monday, the day of monthly Shivratri is also considered best to please Lord Shiva.

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Pradosh fast is observed on the Trayodashi Tithi of Shukla and Krishna Paksha of every month. When Trayodashi Tithi i.e. Pradosh Vrat falls on Tuesday then it is called Bhaum Pradosh. The arrival of Pradosh on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday is considered especially beneficial.

On this day there is a tradition of worshiping Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. It is believed that the devotee who observes this fast with a true heart, Lord Shiva fulfills all his wishes.

Worshiping Lord Hanuman along with Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on the day of Bhaum Pradosh Vrat has auspicious effect on the planets and stars and creates chances of happiness and prosperity in life because Lord Hanuman is the incarnation of Lord Shiva. Mars also has a name called Bhaum.

One can chant 21 names of Mars to get the best results with fast. If problems are not ending in someone's personal and professional life, then observing Bhaum Pradosh Vrat is considered very beneficial for them.

Bhaum Pradosh fast worship method:

Though everyone follows different practices, but here are some common practices that can be followed by people on Pradosh Tithi. Wake up early in the morning, take bath and meditate and wear white clothes. After this, keeping the Akshat in your hand, take a resolution of the fast by saying the mantra ‘Adya Aham Mahadevasya Kripapraptyai Sompradoshvratam Karishye’. After this, go to the nearby Shiva temple and worship Shivalinga and worship the Lord Shiva family.

Keep chanting Om Namah Shivay mantra throughout the day when you observe the fast. After this, take bath before Pradosh period and worship Shivling during Pradosh period. Anoint Shivling with things like Ganga water, milk, curd, honey, water etc. and apply sandalwood paste.

After this, offer things like Bel leaves, incense sticks, white flowers, hemp, Dhatura, sweets, clothes etc. on Shivalinga. Recite the story of Pradosh Vrat and chant Mahamrityunjaya Mantra. Then perform aarti of Shivling with rituals and can break the fast.

Fasting on Bhaum Pradosh proves to be very effective in getting rid of debt. If you want to get freedom from any kind of debt then definitely worship on this day.

(This information has been collected after consulting Acharya Dr Vikramaditya)