Som Pradosh Vrat 2026: Worship like this on Som Pradosh Vrat, know easy ways to please Lord Shiva
In Sanatan Dharma, many fasts and festivals have been prescribed for the worship of Lord Shiva, in which Pradosh Vrat is considered to have special significance. It is believed that worshiping Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati with a true heart on this day removes life’s problems and brings happiness and peace in the home. When this fast falls on Monday, it is called Som Pradosh Vrat, the importance of which increases even more. Monday itself is considered a day dedicated to Lord Shiva, hence the fasting and worship done on this day is considered especially fruitful.
Pradosh fast comes twice every month
Pradosh Vrat is observed twice every month. According to the Hindu calendar, this fast is observed on the Trayodashi date of Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. On this day, worshiping Lord Shiva in the evening is considered most auspicious. By observing this fast, devotees pray to Lord Shiva for happiness, prosperity and well-being of the family.
Many auspicious yogas are being formed today
This time Som Pradosh fast has come with many auspicious yogas, due to which its importance has increased further. According to the Panchang, Shiva Yoga, Siddha Yoga and Shukraditya Yoga are being formed today. There is a religious belief that the worship and meditation done in these auspicious yogas gives special benefits. Due to these yogas, it is believed that there is a possibility of getting the blessings of Lord Shiva soon.
auspicious time of puja
During Pradosh Vrat, evening time is considered most important for worship. Worshiping Lord Shiva on this day during Pradosh period gives more results. Today the auspicious time of puja is said to be from 6:48 pm to 9:12 pm. It is considered best to worship Shiva during this period.
time of trayodashi tithi
This time there is a special coincidence of Dwadashi and Trayodashi tithi on Som Pradosh fast. According to the Panchang, Trayodashi Tithi has started from 9.40 am today and this Tithi will continue till 9.23 am the next day i.e. 17th March. Pradosh fast can be observed during this period.
Easy worship method for Pradosh Vrat
Pradosh Vrat puja can also be done in a simple way. Devotees observe fast throughout the day and worship Lord Shiva in the evening.
- Wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes. After this take a pledge to keep the fast.
- In the auspicious time of the evening, clean the place of worship and spread a red cloth on the post and install the idol or picture of Lord Shiva.
- Start the puja by lighting the lamp and incense.
- Perform Jalabhishek of Shivling and anoint it with Ganga water, milk, curd, ghee and honey. Also offer Belpatra and Dhatura.
- After offering food to Lord Shiva, recite Shiva Chalisa and listen or read the story of Pradosh Vrat.
- Finally, chant the mantra “Om Namah Shivay” at least 108 times. Recollection of 108 names of Lord Shiva is also considered auspicious.
108 names of Lord Shiva
Om Mahakaal Namah
Om Rudranath Namah
Om Bhimshankar Namah
Om Nataraja Namah
Om Praleyankar Namah
Om Bhimeshwar Namah
Om Vishdhari Namah
Om Bam Bhole Namah
Om Omkar Swami Namah
Om Omkareshwar Namah
Om Shankar Trishuldhari Namah
Om Bhole Baba Namah
Om Shivji Namah
Om Chandramoli Namah
Om Damrudhari Namah
Om Chandradhari Namah
Om Daksheshwar Namah
Om Ghrenshwar Namah
Om Manimahesh Namah
Om Anadi Namah
Om Amar Namah
Om Ashutosh Maharaj Namah
Om Vishwanath Namah
Om Anadidev Namah
Om Umapati Namah
Om Gorapati Namah
Om Ganpita Namah
Om Vilvakeshwar Namah
Om Bholenath Namah
Om Kailash Pati Namah
Om Bhootnath Namah
Om Nandraj Namah
Om Nandi Ride Namah
Om Jyotirlinga Namah
Om Malikarjuna Namah
Om Shambhu Namah
Om Neelkanth Namah
Om Mahakaleshwar Namah
Om Tripuraari Namah
Om Triloknath Namah
Om Trinetradhari Namah
Om Barfani Baba Namah
Om Lankeshwar Namah
Om Amarnath Namah
Om Kedarnath Namah
Om Mangleshwar Namah
Om Ardhanarishwar Namah
Om Nagarjuna Namah
Om Jatadhari Namah
Om Nileshwar Namah
Om Jagatpita Namah
Om Mrityunjan Namah
Om Nagdhari Namah
Om Rameshwar Namah
Om Galsarpamala Namah
Om Dinanath Namah
Om Somnath Namah
Om Jogi Namah
Om Bhandari Baba Namah
Om Bamlehari Namah
Om Gorishankar Namah
Om Shivakant Namah
Om Maheshwarae Namah
Om Mahesh Namah
Om Sankathari Namah
Om Maheshwar Namah
Om Rundamaladhari Namah
Om Jagapalankarta Namah
Om Pashupati Namah
Om Sangameshwar Namah
Om Achaleshwar Namah
Om Olokanath Namah
Om Adinath Na
Om Devdeveshwar Namah
Om Prannath Namah
Om Shivam Namah
Om Mahadani Namah
Om Shivdani Namah
Om Abhayankar Namah
Om Pataleshwar Namah
Om Dhudheshwar Namah
Om Sarpadhari Namah
Om Trilokinresh Namah
Om Hatha Yogi Namah
Om Vishleshwar Namah
Om Nagadhiraj Namah
Om Sarveshwar Namah
Om Umakant Namah
Om Baba Chandreshwar Namah
Om Trikaldarshi Namah
Om Triloki Swami Namah
Om Girjapati Namah
Om Bhadreshwar Namah
Om Tripunashak Namah
Om Nirjeshwar Namah
Om Kirateshwar Namah
Om Jageshwar Namah
Om Abdhootpati Namah
Om Bhilpati Namah
Om Jitnath Namah
Om Vrisheshwar Namah
Om Bhuteshwar Namah
Om Baijunath Namah
Om Nageshwar Namah
Om Mahadev Namah
Om Garhshankar Namah
Om Mukteshwar Namah
Om Nateshar Namah
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