Som Pradosh Vrat 2026: Today is Som Pradosh fast. This fast is observed twice a month on the Trayodashi date of Krishna and Shukla Paksha. Pradosh Vrat is one of the most effective days to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Monday has been dedicated to Lord Shiva himself. When the coincidence of Pradosh Kaal is created on this day, its power increases manifold. On the day of Pradosh Vrat, Shiva is worshiped with rituals.
On this day, Shiva is worshiped in the evening during Pradosh Kaal, but do you know that just offering water on this day is not enough. Many things are offered to Lord Shiva during puja. There is a mention of a special thing in the scriptures that if offered to Lord Shiva at the time of worship during the Pradosh period in the evening on the day of Som Pradosh fast, can open the locks of luck, so let us know what is this special thing?
Offer Belpatra to Lord Shiva
Offering Belpatra (Bilva Patra) to Lord Shiva on Som Pradosh is considered most special. Belpatra is considered very dear to Lord Shiva. The three leaves of Belpatra are considered to be the symbol of the trinity Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. It is believed that if Belpatra is offered to Lord Shiva with full devotion at the time of worship during Pradosh period in the evening on the day of Som Pradosh fast, then sins are destroyed and good fortune arises.
How to offer Belpatra?
It is very important to follow some rules while offering Belpatra. Only clean and unmutilated Bel leaves should always be offered to Lord Shiva. The smooth side (upper part) of the Belpatra should be kept towards the Shivalinga. One should keep chanting Om Namah Shivay mantra.
According to astrology, offering Belpatra on Som Pradosh calms and eliminates Chandra Dosha. Mental stress is reduced. Career obstacles and financial problems are removed. Not only this, the problems coming in marriage also go away.
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