Guru Pradosh (Thursday) गुरु प्रदोष
Pradosh Vrat • Thursday
Story — Significance of Guru Pradosh (Thursday)
Pradosh Vrat on Thursday — Brihaspati's day. Combines Shiva worship with Jupiter's blessings.
Benefit
Wisdom, dharmic conduct, removal of pitru dosha, ancestor blessings, husband's longevity
Special Note
Considered ideal for women's wellbeing and ancestor satisfaction.
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Vrat Vidhi (Procedure)
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1
Day Fast
Observe full-day fast or one-meal-only fast. No grains, beans, onion, garlic, meat. Fruits, milk, water permitted.
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2
Pradosh Kaal Bath
About 1.5 hours before sunset, take a clean bath. Wear white or red clothes. Apply bhasma (sacred ash) or sandalwood tilak. Pradosh Kaal is the 90-minute window straddling sunset (45 mins before to 45 mins after sunrise per shastra; some traditions extend to 3 hours).
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3
Shiva Puja in Pradosh Kaal
Setup Shivlinga (or photo of Shiva-Parvati). Offer water/milk abhishek (rudra-abhishek if available). Bel patra (3 leaves), white flowers, dhatura, bhasma, dhoop, deepak. Recite Mahamrityunjaya, Shiv Tandav Stotram, or Shiv Chalisa. Read the Pradosh Vrat Katha.
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Aarti and Prasad
Perform Shiv aarti. Offer naivedya (food offering): kheer, fruits, dry fruits. Distribute prasad after aarti.
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Parana
After Pradosh Kaal completes (post-sunset), break the fast with the prasad. Some keep continued fast till next morning. No alcohol, no meat that night.
Mantras
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