- By Kashish Rai
- Fri, 24 Jan 2025 02:38 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Pradosh Vrat January 2025: The Pradosh fast holds immense significance in Hindu scriptures, surpassing the importance of all other fasts. Observed on the Trayodashi day of every month, this sacred fast occurs twice a month during both the Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha phases. On this auspicious day, devotees worship Lord Shiva with great reverence and devotion during the Pradosh Kaal - a sacred period in Hinduism that occurs during the twilight hours, approximately 1.5 hours before sunset and 1 hour after sunset. This duration is considered highly auspicious for spiritual practices, worship and meditation. The Krishna Paksha Pradosh Vrat of the Hindu month of Magh will be observed on 27th January 2025. As it falls on a Monday, it will be a Som Pradosh Vrat.
Check out all the significant information regarding the date, pradosh kaal muhurat, significance and rituals of this sacred fast below:
Pradosh Vrat January 2025: Date And Time
- Pradosh Vrat January 2025 Date: 27th January 2025, Monday
- Trayodashi Tithi Begins: 8:54 PM, 26th January 2025
- Trayodashi Tithi Ends: 08:34 PM, 27th January 2025
Pradosh Vrat January 2025: Pradosh Kaal Muhurat
The Pradosh Kaal Muhurat is from 06:19 PM to 08:34 PM on 27th January 2025 to perform puja rituals.
Pradosh Vrat holds great significance in Hinduism, offering devotees a chance to seek Lord Shiva's forgiveness, cleansing past sins and attaining spiritual growth and liberation. (Image Source: Canva)
Pradosh Vrat January 2025: Significance
The term 'Pradosh' originates from the Sanskrit word Pradosham, which means the period preceding sunset. Observing a fast on this sacred day offers a unique opportunity to break free from the shackles of past mistakes and negative karma. By devoting oneself to Lord Shiva on Pradosh, individuals can seek forgiveness for their past transgressions and cleanse their lives of accumulated doshas. This sacred day serves as a chance to rectify past errors, liberate oneself from the burdens of negative karma, and embark on a path of spiritual renewal. By sincerely observing the Pradosh fast, devotees can experience the transformative power of Lord Shiva's blessings, leading to a more enlightened, peaceful and purposeful life.
Pradosh Vrat January 2025: Rituals
Observing a strict fast is the first and foremost ritual of Pradosh Vrat. Devotees abstain from food and drink throughout the day, demonstrating their devotion and commitment to Lord Shiva. Physical purity, or Suchi, is also essential, and devotees typically take a purifying bath in a sacred river or water body to cleanse their physical and spiritual selves.
Next, devotees create a sacred space for Lord Shiva at home or in a temple. They decorate the altar with flowers, leaves, incense sticks and other traditional items, transforming it into a sacred window for communication with the divine. This ritual prepares the devotee for a deeper connection with Lord Shiva.
During the auspicious Pradosh Kaal, just before sunset, devotees chant sacred mantras such as the Rudra Sukta and Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra to invoke Lord Shiva's blessings. They also perform Abhishekam, offering sacred items like water, milk and honey to please Lord Shiva.
Finally, devotees offer heartfelt prayers to Lord Shiva, lighting oil lamps and presenting their beloved deity with cherished offerings, such as flowers, fruits and bel patra. Some also chant sacred texts like the Shiva Purana or Shiva Sahasranama.
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