Also known as “Pradosham” in South India, Pradosh Vrat is observed by many devotees to please Lord Shiva and get his blessings. Observed on both the Trayodashi Tithi of the Lunar month i.e; the Shukla Paksha Trayodashi and Krishna Paksha Trayodashi, Pradosh Vrat 2020 falls on 19th of May.

Introduction to Pradosh Vrat

Fasting on Ravi (Sunday) Pradosham blesses you with good health & longevity while fasting on Soma Pradosh, eliminates the planet Dasha & fulfills your wishes.

Moreover, Bhauma Pradosham is the one that falls on Tuesday, and fasting on this day frees you from ill-health, diseases, provides good health & children. Further, many people also observe Vrat on Wednesday know as Mercury Pradosh that helps you to achieve all your wishes.

Story of Pradosh Vrat

Pradosh Vrat’s significance in Indian tradition is of the utmost importance and is supported by a Pradosh Vrat Katha you all need to know about. The story says that there lived a Brahmin couple in a city, of which the husband lost his life. This couple had a child named Mangalia who roamed around every morning begging with his mother.

On their way home, he saw an injured boy who was the prince of Vidarbha, whose father was captive by enemies. This little boy stayed at the Brahmins house where he was seen by a pretty Gandharva girl named Anshumati who was fascinated by him. The prince and the girl later got married while Pradosh Vrat observed by the Brahmin’s widow helped the captivated king free himself from the enemies.

As a result, both the Brahmini & his son were given a place in the palace, with the son being the prime minister of the Vidarbha kingdom. And this is how the Vrat of Brahmini made her son gain progress with the grace of Lord Shankar.

What to do on Pradosh Vrat?

• Take bath early in the morning, wear clean clothes, meditate & worship Lord Ganesha.
• Sit facing north or east direction, worship & decorate Lord Shiva with cow’s milk, flowers, sandalwood, Datura, incense sticks, etc.
• Chant “Om Namah Shivay” 108 times while offering vermillion & basil leaves to the Shivling.
• Furthermore, recite the Shiva Chalisa and Aarti, praising Lord Shankar.
• Prepare Neivedyam, offer to Bholenath, and distribute the same among family members.

Pradosh Vrat benefits

• It helps you to fulfill your wishes.
• It eliminates the sorrows, sufferings, and problems in your life.
• Blesses you with good health, longevity with no ill-health.