Shani Pradosh Vrat 2025: Fasting for Blessings of Both Lord Shiva and Shani Dev
Observe Shani Pradosh Vrat on February 14, 2025, to receive the remarkable blessings of both Lord Shiva and Shani Dev, and alleviate life’s troubles. Here’s your comprehensive guide for the auspicious occasion.
Understanding Shani Pradosh Vrat
Shani Pradosh Vrat is observed when the Pradosh Tithi falls on a Saturday. This rare event occurs when the auspicious Pradosh fasting aligns with the powerful influence of Saturn (Shani Dev), a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. Usher in divine favor and overcome Shani Dosha by participating in this unique festival.
Importance and Benefits
- rare opportunity to please both Lord Shiva and Shani Dev
- fulfills wishes and removes life’s sorrows
- alleviates Sadesati, Dhaiya, and other inauspicious effects of Saturn
Shani Pradosh Vrat 2025: Timings and Dates
Trayodashi Tithi: February 14, 4:04 AM – February 15, 5:07 PM
Pradosh Kaal: 5:34 PM – 8:11 PM – auspicious time for worshiping Lord Shiva
Shani Pradosh Fast 2025: Auspicious Times
- Brahma Muhurta: 5:18 AM – 6:09 AM
- Abhijit Muhurta: 12:13 PM – 12:58 PM
- Twilight Muhurta: 6:08 PM – 6:34 PM
- Amrit Kaal: 1:03 PM – 2:47 PM
Shani Pradosh Vrat Puja Vidhi: Step-by-Step Method
- Take a bath and meditate; wear clean clothes.
- Take a pledge to fast on Pradosh Tithi.
- Visit the nearby Shivalaya and worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati with proper rituals.
- Perform Abhishek of Shivling with water, milk, curd, honey, and sugar (or just water and milk).
- Offer Belpatra, Akshat, flowers, sandalwood, and incense sticks on Shivling.
- Chant Mahamrityunjaya Mantra and Om Namah Shivay Mantra 108 times each.
- Recite Shiva Tandav Stotra or Shiva Chalisa.
- Perform aarti with a ghee lamp.
- Offer black sesame seeds, mustard oil, and blue or black clothes to Shani Dev.
- Chant Shiva mantras and perform aarti; distribute prasad.
Mantras of Lord Shiva
Om Namah Shivaya
ॐ Sram Srim Sraum Sah Somaya Namah
Om Ain Hreem Shiva-Gaurimay-Hreem Ain Om
OM NAMAH WEALTH SWAHA
Shivji Rudra Mantra: ॐ We offer to you the Tri-Ambakam, the fragrant one, the enhancer of nourishment. Free me from the bondage of death like Urvashi from the nectar.
Pradosh Stuti: O Shiva I offer my obeisances to you at dawn I have worshiped you O Lord O ocean of compassion forgive me my offense
Aarti of Lord Shiva ‘Om Jai Shiv Omkara’
Om Jai Shiv Omkara, Swami Jai Shiv Omkara. Brahma, Vishnu, Sadashiva, half-life stream. Om Jai Shiva Omkara॥
Om Jai Shiv Omkara…
Did you know?
The rare confluence of Sun, Venus, and Mercury in Aquarius, along with Siddhi Yoga, Budhaditya Yoga, and Shukraditya Yoga, makes this Shani Pradosh Vrat even more potent.
Pro Tip
Offering Bhang and Dhatura to Lord Shiva during Pradosh time is considered highly auspicious.
FAQs
- Can I eat fruits or drink water during Shani Pradosh fast? – Yes, except for the regular fast-keeping restrictions, you can include fruits and water in your routine.
- What if I can’t go to the temple? Can I worship at home? – Yes, you can perform the Shiva pooja at home with the same rituals and the same devotion.
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