Pradosh day is considered an auspicious day in Hinduism. It is a day dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. On this day, devotees offer prayers and observe fast in order to seek blessings and fulfillment of their desires. Bhauma Pradosh Vrat, which occurs on Tuesday, is the first Pradosh Vrat of the year in the month of January. In 2024, Bhauma Pradosh Vrat will be observed on January 9. This Vrat is observed on Trayodashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Pausha.
During the Bhauma Pradosh Vrat, devotees wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath. They clean the puja room and place the idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. A diya is lit with desi ghee and Mogra flowers garland is offered to the deities. Devotees also offer prayers to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati in the evening during Gaudhooli. They light a diya with desi ghee and offer homemade rice kheer. Chanting of Panchamkshari Mantra and Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra 108 times is also done. Devotees offer shringar items to Goddess Parvati and pray for their desired wish fulfillments.
Bhauma Pradosh Vrat holds great significance in Hindu religion. It is believed that those who observe this fast with devotion and dedication are bestowed with worldly happiness, wealth, prosperity, and the fulfillment of their desired wishes by Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This fast is especially significant for those who wish to marry their desired partner. They are advised to offer shringar items to Goddess Parvati and clothes to Lord Shiva on this auspicious day.
In addition, it is believed that those suffering from mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, emotional imbalance, weak heart, and throat chakra should offer prayers to Lord Shiva on this sacred day of Pradosh and seek forgiveness from the lord.
Bhauma Pradosh Vrat 2024 is an important observance for devotees of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. By following the puja vidhi (rituals) and offering prayers with devotion, devotees can seek the blessings of the divine couple and find fulfillment in their lives. The day concludes with the performance of aarti and breaking the fast by consuming prasad.
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