Guru Pradosh Vrat July 2024: In Sanatan Dharma, Pradosh fast is observed on the Trayodashi date of Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha of every month. This is considered a special day for worshiping Shiva. There is a religious belief that observing Pradosh fast brings happiness, prosperity and prosperity in life. With the blessings of Lord Bholenath, the wishes of the seeker are fulfilled. The second Pradosh fast of the month of July is going to be very special. According to the Panchang, this year, in a very auspicious coincidence, Pradosh Vrat will be observed on Thursday, 18th July. Since it falls on Thursday, it will be called Guru Pradosh Vrat. Let us know the exact date of Guru Pradosh Vrat, auspicious time, worship method and rules of the fast…
When is Guru Pradosh Vrat?
According to the Panchang, the Trayodashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Ashadha month will start on July 18 at 8:44 PM and will end on the next day i.e. July 19, 2024 at 08:44 PM. Therefore, keeping in mind the auspicious time of Shiv Puja, Pradosh Vrat will be observed on 18th July only.
Many auspicious coincidences will happen on Guru Pradosh fast: On July 18, Pradosh Vrat will be observed in many wonderful combinations including Brahma Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Shukla Yoga and Jyestha Nakshatra. The auspicious time of Shiva Puja on this day will be from 8:44 pm to 9:23 pm.
Shukla Yoga: Till 06:13 AM on July 18, 2024
Brahma Yoga: 04:45 AM till 19 July 2024
Jyestha Nakshatra – 03:25 AM, till July 19
Ravi Yoga: 03:25 AM, 19 July 2024 to 05:35 AM, 19 July 2024
Method of worship:
Wake up early in the morning on the day of Pradosh fast. Wear clean clothes after bathing. Clean the temple. After this, offer fruits, flowers and Nevaidya on the idol of Lord Shiva. Light a ghee lamp in front of Lord Shiva. Perform Jalabhishek on Shivalinga. After this, in the evening, light a lamp near Shivling in the home temple. Fill water in a pot on Shivling and offer Belpatra, Bhang and Aak flowers. After this listen to the story of Pradosh Vrat. Chant the seed mantra of Lord Shiva ‘Om Namah Shivay’. In the end, perform the Aarti of all the Gods and Goddesses along with Shiva and Gauri and at the end ask for forgiveness for the mistakes committed knowingly or unknowingly during the puja.
Rules of Pradosh Vrat:
On this day, the fasting person should not use abusive words.
Tamasic food should not be consumed during Pradosh fast.
Consumption of rice and salt is prohibited during Pradosh Vrat.
Do not use vermillion, turmeric, basil and Ketaki flowers in worship on this day.
Disclaimer: We do not claim that the information given in this article is completely true and accurate. Before adopting these, definitely take advice from an expert in the relevant field.
