Observing this fast is believed to fulfil all desires and bestow the blessings of Lord Shiva.
The vrat includes worshipping Lord Shiva with specific rituals in particular time of the day that are considered auspicious.
Today, on Wednesday, September 27, we observe the Budha Pradosh fast during the Bhadrapada month. This marks the final Pradosh fast of both the Bhadrapada month and the entire month of September. Since the morning, Ravi Yoga has been in place. On this Budha Pradosh fast day, it’s customary to worship Lord Shiva with specific rituals and listen to the story associated with this fast. Observing this fast is believed to fulfil all desires and bestow the blessings of Lord Shiva. It’s an opportunity to seek the grace of Lord Shiva today. For information on the auspicious timing, mantras, and the method of observing the Pradosh fast, you can consult astrologer Dr. Krishna Kumar Bhargava from Tirupati.
The auspicious timings for the Budha Pradosh Vrat in 2023 are as follows:
1. Beginning of Bhadrapada Shukla Trayodashi Tithi: Today, Wednesday, at 1:45 a.m.
2. End of Bhadrapada Shukla Trayodashi Tithi: Today, at 10:18 p.m..
3. Puja Muhurat for Budh Pradosh: Today, at 6:12 p.m..
4. The most auspicious time for the Vrat is from 7:42 p.m. to 9:12 p.m.
5. Ravi Yoga is present from 7:10 a.m. to 7:07 p.m..
These timings guide when you can perform the rituals and observe the Budha Pradosh fast.
During the Budha Pradosh Vrat in 2023, please be mindful of the following inauspicious times:
1) Panchak: The whole day is considered inauspicious due to Panchak.
2) Rahukaal: From 12:12 p.m. to 01:42 p.m., it’s best to avoid important activities during this Rahukaal period.
These inauspicious times are traditionally observed to avoid any unfavourable energies or influences during the Budha Pradosh Vrat.
Here are the Shiv Puja Mantras for the Budha Pradosh Vrat in 2023:
1. Om Namah Shivay
2. Nagendraharaaya trilochanaaya, bhasmanga ragaaya maheshwaraaya.
These mantras can be recited during your Shiv Puja as part of your spiritual observance.
The worship method for observing the Budh Pradosh fast is as follows:
1. Begin by offering water to the Sun God after taking a bath.
2. Resolve to observe the Budh Pradosh fast and perform Shiva puja.
3. Start the worship of Lord Shiva at the auspicious time of 6:12 in the evening.
4. Worship the Shivling with Ganga water and milk.
5. Offer Akshat (uncooked rice), white sandalwood paste, garland, flowers, belpatra (leaves of the bilva tree), hemp leaves, and Dhatura flowers to Lord Shiva.
6. Present offerings such as honey, fruits, sugar, vibhuti, incense, lamps, and sweets made from milk.
7. Recite Shiv Chalisa, a hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva.
8. Listen to the story associated with the Budh Pradosh fast.
9. Conclude the worship by performing the Aarti of Lord Shiva.
Following these rituals and prayers with devotion is a way to observe the Budh Pradosh fast and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.
