Shukra Pradosh fast is considered very special for the worship of Lord Shiva. According to the Hindu calendar, this fast is observed on the Trayodashi date of Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha month. It is believed that by worshiping Lord Shiva on this day, all the troubles of life go away and the person attains happiness and prosperity. Let us know the date, auspicious time and importance of Shukra Pradosh fast this year.
Date of Shukra Pradosh Vrat 2024
- Start Date: 12th December 2024 at 10:26 PM
- End Date: 13th December 2024 at 7:40 PM
Based on Udayatithi, this year Shukra Pradosh Vrat will be observed on 13 December 2024.
Puja time of Shukra Pradosh fast 2024
The auspicious time for Shukra Pradosh fast this year is as follows:
- Abhijeet Muhurat:
- From 11:55 am to 12:36 pm.
- Auspicious time of evening:
- From 5:26 pm to 7:40 pm.
On this day, devotees will get approximately 2 hours 14 minutes time to worship Lord Shiva.
Special Yoga on Shukra Pradosh Vrat 2024
This time, three auspicious yogas are being formed on Shukra Pradosh fast, which further increases the importance of the puja:
- Ravi Yoga:
- Start: December 13 at 7:50 am
- End: December 14th at 5:48 am
- By worshiping in Ravi Yoga, the defects of the horoscope are eliminated due to the influence of the Sun.
- Shiva Yoga:
- Due to the effect of Shiva Yoga, the results of worship increase manifold.
- Siddha Yoga:
- Work done in Siddha Yoga is successful and wishes are fulfilled.
The combination of these three yogas makes this fast very fruitful.
Importance of Shukra Pradosh fast
Shukra Pradosh fast has special significance, because worshiping Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati on this day gives special blessings to the devotees.
- Observing this fast brings happiness, prosperity and peace in a person’s life.
- After death a person attains salvation.
- Donating to the needy on this day also has special significance.
method of worship
- Take bath and wear clean clothes.
- Anoint Shivling with water, milk and Belpatra.
- Worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati.
- Chant Om Namah Shivay mantra.
- Listen to the Vrat Katha and donate to the needy.
