Ravi Pradosh Vrat
Nepali
Ravi Pradosh Vrat
About Ravi Pradosh Vrat
Ravi Pradosh Vrat is observed on Pradosh day when it falls on a Sunday (Ravi/Sun). It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered highly auspicious.
Devotees observe a day-long fast, visiting Shiva temples during the Pradosh time (evening twilight) to offer special prayers and abhishekam.
The festival is observed with great devotion at Shiva temples, with special bhajans and kirtans organised throughout the evening.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
A strict fast is observed throughout the day, with Shiva worship during the Pradosh time.
- Wake up before dawn and take a ritual bath.
- Observe a complete fast throughout the day.
- Visit a Shiva temple during the Pradosh time (evening).
- Offer abhishekam to the Shiva lingam with milk and water.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the evening Pradosh puja with fruits and simple food.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Clean the Shiva altar and prepare the puja area.
- Offer bilva leaves and flowers to Lord Shiva.
- Perform abhishekam with milk and water.
- Chant Om Namah Shivaya and perform aarti.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Pradosh time is the evening twilight period, approximately 1.5 hours before and after sunset, considered most auspicious for worshipping Lord Shiva.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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