Ravi Pradosh Vrat : Importance, Puja Vidhi And Benefits

Importance of Ravi Pradosh Vrat

• Ravi Pradosh Vrat gives longevity.
• This fast is considered to be especially effective for Pitra Dosh Nivaran and Karma Dosh Shanti.
• By the grace of Lord Shiva, the devotee gets health benefits and happiness and peace in the family.
• This fast also removes Surya Dosh and gives happiness of children.

Worship Method

• Take a pledge of fasting after taking bath in the morning.
• Offer water to Sun God and chant Aditya Mantra.
• Pradosh Kaal (after sunset) anoint Lord Shiva with Gangajal, milk, curd, honey, Belpatra, Dhatura and fruits and flowers.
• Worship the Shiva family by offering incense, lamp and naivedya.
• Chant Shiv Chalisa or Mahamrityunjaya Mantra.
• Conclude the fast after listening to the story.

Rules of the fast

• The fasting person can keep a fruit or waterless fast throughout the day.
• Lies, anger and impurity should be avoided.
• In the evening, go to the Shiva temple and do the Aarti.

Benefits of Ravi Pradosh fast

• Increase in age and good health
• Removal of Pitra Dosh and Surya Dosh
• Purity of karma and mental peace
• Happiness and prosperity in the family and happiness of children