Soma Pradosh Vrat (Chaitra Shukla)
सोम प्रदोष व्रत (चैत्र शुक्ल)
Occurring during Chaitra Navratri on a holy Monday, this Soma Pradosh carries dual Shakti-Shiva blessings at the onset of the Hindu New Year.
Lord Samba-Sadashiva
ॐ साम्बसदाशिवाय नमः।
Oṁ sāmbasadāśivāya namaḥ |
“Salutations to Lord Samba-Sadashiva, who is ever accompanied by the Divine Mother Parvati.”
Pauranic Vrat Katha & Sacred Origin
In the Chaitra month, as nature blooms anew, a devoted couple in the ancient city of Ujjain observed the Chaitra Soma Pradosha Vrat during Navratri. They circumambulated the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and offered water during the evening sandhya. Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati bestowed upon them a righteous, wise child and sustained peace for generations.
Step-by-Step Twilight Puja Vidhi
- 1Combine Navratri fasting guidelines with Pradosh discipline.
- 2Perform milk and honey abhisheka on the Shiva Linga between 06:37 PM and 09:01 PM.
- 3Offer Bilva leaves and red flowers honoring both Shiva and Shakti.
- 4Sing the Shiva Mahimna Stotra or Shiva Tandava Stotram.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we observe both Navratri fast and Pradosh fast together?
Yes, both observances complement each other spiritually, honoring the eternal inseparable bond of Shiva (consciousness) and Shakti (energy).