Shani Pradosh Vrat 2024: Pradosh Vrat is considered the most auspicious and auspicious day for worshiping Lord Shiva. There is a rule to observe Pradosh fast on the Trayodashi date of every month. This fast is observed in both Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha. This time Pradosh Vrat is being observed on 17th August i.e. today. This Pradosh Vrat is falling on Saturday, hence today it will be known as Shani Pradosh Vrat. Also, by worshiping Shani Dev along with Lord Shiva on this day, one can get rid of all kinds of problems.
Shani Pradosh Vrat auspicious time (Shani Pradosh Vrat 2024 Shubh Muhurat)
Trayodashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Shravan month has started on 17th August i.e. today at 8:05 AM and the Tithi will end on 18th August i.e. tomorrow at 5:51 AM. Shani Pradosh fast will be worshiped from 6:58 pm to 9:09 pm. According to Udayatithi, the last Pradosh fast of Sawan is being celebrated on 17th August i.e. today itself.
Shani Pradosh Vrat Pujan Vidhi
Chant Shiva mantra in Shiva temples in the evening during Pradosh period. On the day of Shani Pradosh, wake up before sunrise, take bath and wear clean clothes. Purify the place of worship with Ganga water. Worship Lord Shiva with Belpatra, Akshat, lamp, incense, Ganga water etc. After this, chant the mantra Om Namah Shivay and offer water to Shiva. To worship Shani, light a mustard oil lamp under the Peepal tree. Light a lamp in the temple of Shani Dev. Start the fast on Trayodashi date only.
Benefits of Shani Pradosh Vrat (Shani Pradosh Vrat upay)
According to religious beliefs, fasting on Trayodashi gives many auspicious results. By observing this fast, one gets relief from mental troubles and lunar defects and gets promotion in job, longevity and blessings of Saturn. Lord Shiva also provides fulfillment of wishes to his devotees.
Significance of Shani Pradosh Vrat
According to the Puranas, observing this fast grants the blessing of long life. Although, Pradosh fast is considered special to get the blessings of Lord Shiva, but those who observe Shani Pradosh fast get the special blessings of Lord Shiva as well as Shani. Therefore, along with Lord Shiva, Shani Dev should also be worshiped on this day. It is believed that all the troubles of the people who observe this fast go away and they attain salvation after death.