Shukra Pradosh Vrat on October 23: puja muhurat from 5.44 pm to 8.16 pm

Pradosh Vrat falls on Friday, October 23. When the Trayodashi tithi coincides with a Friday, the fast is called Shukra Pradosh Vrat. The fast is considered to have special religious significance in Hinduism and is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

According to religious belief, devotees who worship the Shiva family in the proper manner during Pradosh Kaal receive the blessings of the deity. Prayers are offered for happiness, peace, prosperity and good fortune.

The Trayodashi tithi begins at 2.35 pm on October 23 and ends at 1.36 pm on October 24. The auspicious time for worship on the day of the fast is from 5.44 pm to 8.16 pm, a window of 2 hours and 33 minutes.

In the Pradosh fast, worship of Lord Shiva in the evening carries special importance. Pradosh Kaal, at the time of sunset, is considered auspicious for Shiva worship. During this period devotees worship the Shivling, light lamps and pray to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati for a happy life.

The method of worship is as follows. Bathe in the morning, take a vow to observe the fast and remember Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. In the evening, clean the place of worship, offer water on the Shivling, and offer bael leaves, flowers and incense sticks. Then chant the "Om Namah Shivaya" mantra and read the Shiva Chalisa or the story of the Pradosh Vrat. Worship Goddess Parvati and pray for happiness, prosperity and a happy married life. Complete the worship by performing the aarti of Shiva and Parvati.

Some remedies have been suggested for happiness and prosperity. First, offer pure water on the Shivling during Pradosh Kaal and chant "Om Namah Shivaya". It is believed that worship of Shiva brings peace of mind and inspires the devotee to face difficult situations.

Second, worship Goddess Parvati along with Lord Shiva and pray that love, trust and harmony remain in your married life.

Third, light a lamp near the home shrine in the evening. Perform the aarti of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and pray for the health, happiness and peace of the family.

Fourth, according to your means, donate grain, clothes or daily necessities to people in need. From a religious point of view, charity and service are considered meritorious acts.

The Pradosh Vrat is observed to please Lord Shiva and receive his blessings. It is believed that fasting and worship with devotion on this day bring peace of mind and inspire one to stay positive in life. According to religious belief, Friday is also associated with joy, beauty, love and marital harmony. For this reason, many devotees observe the Pradosh Vrat on a Friday in the hope of marital happiness and family prosperity. There is a tradition of worshipping Goddess Parvati along with Lord Shiva on this day.

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