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Pradosh Vrat 2023: Date, puja rituals, significance, here's all you need to know
During Pradosh Vrat, devotees observe a fast and engage in worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Published on: Dec 09, 2023 2:42 PM IST
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Pradosh Vrat is a fast observed exclusively on the 13th day of the fortnight every month, known as Pradosh Trayodashi. In the month of Margashirsha, it will be observed on the Trayodashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha, which falls on December 10th. (REUTERS)
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Pradosh Vrat is a fast observed on the 13th day of the fortnight every month, known as Pradosh Trayodashi. (AP)
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According to Drik Panchang, there are a total of 24 Pradosh observances throughout the year. Pradosh Vrat occurs twice each month on Trayodashi Tithi, once during Krishna Paksha and once during Shukla Paksha. (Unsplash)
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It is believed that individuals who regularly observe Pradosh Vrat are blessed with the fulfillment of all their desired wishes. (Unsplash)
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On this day, devotees wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and clean both the house and the puja room. (PTI)
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Following that, they place idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, adorn them with garlands, light a diya, and offer sweets. (Unsplash)
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Devotees also visit Shiva temples, offering bilva leaves, water, milk, honey, and other sacred items to the Shiva Lingam. (PTI)
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