Ravi Pradosh Vrat 2023: Date, Time, Puja Rituals and Significance

Ravi Pradosh Vrat 2023: Pradosh Vrat holds a great significance among Hindus. This day is dedicated to worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. On this auspicious day, devotees observe fast and offer prayers to Lord Shiva. They visit temple and seek blessings. Pradosh Vrat that occurs on Sunday known as Ravi Pradosh Vrat. It is being observed on Trayodashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Margashirsha i.e., today, on December 10, 2023. Ravi Pradosh Vrat 2023: Date and TimeTrayodashi Tithi Begins - December 10, 2023 - 07:13 AMTrayodashi Tithi Ends - December 11, 2023 - 07:10 AMPuja Time - December 10, 2023 - 05:08 PM to 07:45 PMRavi Pradosh Vrat 2023: SignificanceRavi Pradosh Vrat has an immense religious significance among Hindus. This day is purely dedicated to worship Lord Shiv and Goddess Parvati. Devotees observe fast, offer prayers to them and visit temple to seek blessings. It is believed that people who observe Pradosh Vrat regularly, get blessed with all the desired wish fulfillments. Pradosh Vrat is believed to bestow numerous spiritual benefits, including the removal of sins, protection from negative forces, and the fulfillment of heartfelt wishes. Devotees also seek the grace of Lord Shiva for spiritual growth and inner transformation.The term "Pradosh" refers to the twilight period just after sunset when day transitions into night. It is believed that during this sacred period, the energies of Lord Shiva are particularly receptive, making it an auspicious time for worship and prayers.Ravi Pradosh Vrat 2023: Puja Rituals 1. Wake up early in the morning and take a bathe.2. Clean the house and puja room. 3. Place an idol of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. 4. Light a diya and decorate the idols with garland and offer them sweets. 5. recite Shiv chalisa and chant Om Namah Shivaye and Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra 108 times. 6. Devotees also visit Shiva temple and offer offer bilva leaves, water, milk, honey, and other sacred items to the Shiva Lingam, seeking the Lord's divine blessings.7. In the evening also, one must offer prayers to Lord Shiva at the time of Gaudhooli. Mantra1. Om Namah Shivaye..!!2. Om Trayambhakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti Vardhanam Urvarukmiv Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Ma Maritat Om..!!