Bhadrapada Krishna Pradosh Vrat (Pitru Paksha Pradosh)
भाद्रपद कृष्ण प्रदोष व्रत (पितृपक्ष)
Falling inside the sacred ancestral fortnight of Pitru Paksha. Performing Shiva worship on this Wednesday Pradosh bestows peace upon deceased ancestors and dissolves Pitru Dosha.
Lord Samba-Sadashiva
ॐ नमो भगवते रुद्राय मृत्योर्मे पाहि।
Oṁ namo bhagavate rudrāya mṛtyorme pāhi |
“Salutations to the Supreme Lord Rudra; protect me and my ancestors from mortality and suffering.”
Pauranic Vrat Katha & Sacred Origin
The Garuda Purana narrates that when descendants offer sesame seeds, Gangajal, and Bilva leaves to Lord Shiva during Pitru Paksha Pradosha, the deceased ancestors residing in the realm of the Pitris receive liberation and bestow their descendants with health, progeny, and wealth.
Step-by-Step Twilight Puja Vidhi
- 1Perform morning ancestral Tarpan if applicable.
- 2In the evening (06:33 PM to 08:49 PM), perform Shiva Abhishek with Gangajal, black sesame seeds, and white flowers.
- 3Pray for the peace of all deceased ancestors.
- 4Feed cows, birds, or dogs with satvik food.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we perform Shiva puja during Pitru Paksha?
Yes, Lord Shiva is the Lord of spirits and ancestors (Bhootnath). Worshipping Shiva on Pradosha inside Pitru Paksha provides direct liberation to departed ancestors.