Phalguna Shukla Pradosh Vrat
फाल्गुन शुक्ल प्रदोष व्रत
Falling on a Sunday (Ravi Pradosh), this fast merges the solar energy of Surya with the cosmic peace of Shiva, conferring vitality, long life, and high self-esteem.
Lord Samba-Sadashiva
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्। उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥
Oṁ tryambakaṃ yajāmahe sugandhiṃ puṣṭivardhanam | Urvārukamiva bandhanānmṛtyormukṣīya māmṛtāt ||
“We worship the Three-Eyed Lord Shiva, who is fragrant and nourishes all beings. May He liberate us from death and mortal fear unto immortality.”
Pauranic Vrat Katha & Sacred Origin
The Bhavishya Purana explains that observing Pradosha on Sunday awards longevity and radiant health. Those afflicted by physical weaknesses who offer copper vessels filled with water, red sandalwood, and Bilva leaves to Lord Shiva during Ravi Pradosha receive the restorative grace of both the Sun God and Mahadeva.
Step-by-Step Twilight Puja Vidhi
- 1Wake at sunrise, offer Arghya to the rising Sun, and resolve for Ravi Pradosh fast.
- 2Perform Shiva Abhishek during the twilight hours (06:21 PM to 08:52 PM) with raw milk and red chandan.
- 3Avoid salt during the fast to honor both Surya and Shiva.
- 4Conclude with Aarti and distribute fruits as prasada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of Ravi Pradosh Vrat?
Ravi Pradosh (Sunday Pradosh) grants physical energy, eye health, cardiac vitality, high status, and freedom from enemies.