Pradosham
Pradosham is a significant day to worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi. It falls on the the 13th day (Trayodasi) of lunar (moon) cycle and hence falls two times in a month, once in the waxing period and once in the waning period.
Pradhosha time is especially meant for praying Lord Shiva. It is believed that praying during that time to Lord Shiva with all sincerity will free us from out sins and gives moksha finally (hence the name Pradhosha).
Since Monday is dedicated to Shiva, the Pradosha falling on Monday is referred as Soma Pradosham and is considered highly auspicious. Pradosha falling on Saturday during the waning phase of moon is also auspicious. It is believed that all the Devas & Gods are assembled in the Shiva temples during Pradosham time. Further, the first pradosham was on a Saturday & hence "Sani Pradosham" is even more auspicious
Pradosham days in the year 2018 are :
January |
Saturday 13 & Sunday 28 |
February |
Monday 12 & Tuesday 27 |
March |
Wednesday 14 and Wednesday 28 |
April |
Friday 13 and Friday 27 |
May |
Saturday 12 and Saturday 26 |
June |
Monday 11 and Monday 25 |
July |
Tuesday 10 and Tuesday 24 |
August |
Wednesday 08 and Thursday 23 |
September |
Friday 07 and Saturday 22 |
October |
Saturday 06 and Sunday 21 |
November |
Sunday 04 and Tuesday 20 |
December |
Tuesday 04 and Thursday 20 |
Special Pooja and Abhishekam is performed to Lord Shiva on all Pradosham days at 6.30 pm
Full Pooja with Abhishekam - $151.00
Pradosha Pooja & Archana - $31.00
A very powerful mantra of Lord Shiva is the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra and its meaning
Om Tryamlakam Yajamahe
Sugandhim Pustivardhanam
Urva rukamiva Bandhanan
Mrtyor muksheeya Ma amritat
Om. We worship The Three-Eyed Lord Shiva who is fragrant and who increasingly nourishes the devotees.
By worshipping him may we be liberated from death for the sake of immortality just as the ripe cucumber easily separates itself from the binding stalk.
