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Budh Pradosh Vrat Puja Rules: Pradosh Vrat has special significance in Hindu religion, especially when it falls on Wednesday, it is called Budh Pradosh. In the year 2026, the first Budha Pradosh fast of Vaishakh month is being observed on 15th April. It is believed that by worshiping Lord Shiva with proper rituals on this day, all troubles go away. However, there are some strict rules for the worship of Pradosh Vrat. Especially a small mistake made during the evening puja (Pradosh Kaal) can spoil all your hard work. Let us know which mistakes are important to be avoided during evening puja.
Importance of worship during Pradosh period
Pradosh Kaal is that holy time when Lord Shiva is in a very happy state. By worshiping him at this time, the troubles of life go away and wishes are fulfilled. Therefore, at this time it is very important to worship with a pure mind and in the right way.
neglect of purity
It is very important to take bath and wear clean clothes before evening puja. By worshiping without taking bath or in an impure state, the results of the fast may remain incomplete. Also, special care should be taken about the cleanliness of the place of worship.
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worship at wrong time
The most important rule of worship for Pradosh Vrat is to worship at the right time i.e. during Pradosh period. If puja is done outside this time, its effect is reduced. Therefore, it is important to follow the correct time according to the Panchang.
Offering wrong material to Lord Shiva
Some things are considered prohibited in the worship of Lord Shiva, like Ketaki flower. Apart from this, offering stale or impure material also does not yield the results of the puja. Always use fresh flowers, bel leaves and pure water only.
having negative thoughts
It is very important to keep the mind calm and positive during puja. If there is anger, jealousy or negative emotions in the mind, then the effect of worship reduces. Lord Shiva should be worshiped with full devotion and devotion.
not following fasting rules
Many people observe fast, but do not follow its rules. Like not maintaining restraint throughout the day or eating inappropriate food during fasting. This reduces the virtue of fasting. Satvik diet and restraint should be followed during the fast.
Negligence in lamp and aarti
Lighting a lamp and performing aarti is very important in evening puja. Many times people do not perform Aarti properly in a hurry or the lamp gets extinguished, which is not considered auspicious. Therefore perform Aarti with full devotion.
Disrespect of Prasad after puja
After the puja, Prasad should be accepted respectfully and distributing it among others is also considered auspicious. It is inauspicious to disrespect the Prasad or throw it away.
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