Bhaum Pradosh Vrat 2024: The Hindu calendar gives tremendous importance to Pradosh Vrat. Pradosham, a bi-monthly celebration honouring Lord Shiva, takes place on the thirteenth day of the lunar fortnight each month. This is the day to open up to the heavenly powers of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. This holy day represents triumph, bravery, and the eradication of fear. When Pradosh Vrat falls on a Tuesday, it is known as Bhaum Pradosh. The first Pradosh Vrat of the New Year 2024 will be celebrated on 9th January 2024, Tuesday.
Bhaum Pradosh Vrat 2024: Date
- Bhaum Pradosh Vrat 2024 Date - 9th January 2024
- Trayodashi Tithi Begins - 11:58 PM, 8th January 2024
- Trayodashi Tithi Ends - 10:24 PM, 9th January 2024
The sacred Pradosh Vrat is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. (Image Source: Canva)
Bhaum Pradosh Vrat 2024: Significance Of This Sacred Fast
Hindus observe Pradosh Vrat, a sacred fasting day, in order to appease Lord Shiva. In the traditional Hindu calendar, it occurs on the thirteenth day, or "Trayodashi," of every lunar fortnight. This suggests that every Hindu month contains two Pradosh Vrat observances: "Shukla Paksha," which marks the waxing phase of the moon, and "Krishna Paksha," which marks the waning phase of the moon.
The sacred Pradosh vrat falling on a Tuesday is known as Bhaum Pradosh Vrat. Tuesdays, or Mangalwars, are ruled by the planet Mars, also known by the term "bhauma," which is another word for "Mangal." The best time to carry out the Bhauma Pradosh Vrat rites is thought to be around sunset.
Hindu Puranic literature states that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are in the most pleasant and favourable of moods at this time. On this day, devotees worship Lord Shiva and fast in order to reap the benefits.
Bhaum Pradosh Vrat 2024: Puja Vidhi/Rituals Of This Auspicious Day
- Devotees rise early on the day of Bhauma Pradosh Vrat and bathe. Before dusk, the adherent of this vrat must bathe one again.
- The puja is done at the "Pradosh Kaal," or the hour before sunset, on the northeast corner of the house. Before the idol or image of Lord Shiva is placed there, the site of worship must be washed with Gangajal. In addition to doing "Abhishekam," devotees must present the Lord with numerous offerings. The devotees must perform the puja ceremony by chanting mantras honouring Lord Shiva. At the conclusion, Aarti must be performed.
- Starting at daybreak and lasting until the puja procedures are completed, is the period of fasting. In the evening, the fast is broken by consuming only the Lord's Prasad.
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- Devotees must feed the Brahmins and help the needy on the day of Bhauma Pradosh Vrat. In the evening, they must also pay their respects at the Lord Shiva temple.
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