Som Pradosh Vrat: Importance, Worship Method And Benefits

Som Pradosh Vrat is dedicated to Lord Shiva and this fast is observed on Monday during Pradosh Kaal (from sunset to the first prahar of the night). Keeping this fast brings blessings of Lord Shiva and all wishes are fulfilled. Som Pradosh Vrat is especially observed to attain health, wealth, children, and prosperity.

Som Pradosh Vrat Katha

According to the mythological tale, once Chandradev (Moon) got tuberculosis. He had this disease due to the curse of King Daksha. Chandradev resolved to worship Lord Shiva to get rid of this problem. Chandradev duly worshipped the Shivling during Pradosh Kaal and chanted the mantra "Om Namah Shivaya". Lord Shiva was pleased with his devotion and freed him from the curse. Shiva said, "You will not get complete freedom, but your disease will reduce and your condition of being affected by tuberculosis will keep increasing and decreasing." Thus, the condition of Chandradev gradually improved. Since then, worshipping Lord Shiva during Pradosh period on Monday is considered especially effective.

Som Pradosh Vrat Vidhi

Bath and Purification

1. Take a bath in the morning and wear clean clothes.
2. Meditate on Lord Shiva and take a vow to fast.

Fast Observance

1. Keep fast throughout the day. You can consume fruits or water.
2. Follow celibacy and keep the mind pure.

Pradosh Kaal Puja

1. Light a lamp in front of the Shivling during Pradosh period (evening time).
2. Bathe Lord Shiva with Gangajal, milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar.
3. Offer Belpatra, Dhatura, flowers, sandalwood, and fruits.
4. Chant the mantra "Om Namah Shivaya".

Katha Shravan

Listen or read the Som Pradosh Vrat Katha with devotion.

Aarti and Prasad

Perform the Aarti of Lord Shiva and distribute Prasad.

Vrat Paran

The next day, conclude the fast by feeding Brahmins and giving donations.

Importance of the fast

1. Som Pradosh Vrat bestows the blessings of Lord Shiva.
2. This fast is helpful in getting children, health, and increasing wealth.
3. Sins are destroyed and happiness and peace prevail in life.
4. This fast is especially effective for Chandra Dosh, mental peace, and getting the desired results.

Har Har Mahadev!