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According to Shivpuran, Trayodashi tithi of every month is the day when Lord Shankar dances in happy posture and Pradosh fast is observed on this day. All the wishes of the person fasting on this day are fulfilled, the devotees who observe fast on this day get the blessings of Bholenath. The second Pradosh fast of this month will be observed on 21 February 2024. Many rules have been made in astrology regarding this fast, which are very important to follow. So let's know-
Pradosh fast will be observed on this day
According to the Hindu calendar, the second Pradosh Vrat of the month of February will be observed on Wednesday, 21 February 2024. Trayodashi Tithi of Magh Shukla Paksha will start on 21st February at 11.27 am. Also, it will end on 22 February 2024 at 01:21 pm.
Do not do this on the day of Pradosh fast
Do not offer vermilion, turmeric, basil, ketaki and coconut water to Lord Shiva during worship on the day of Pradosh fast. By doing this Bholenath gets angry.
Women should not touch Shivalinga on the day of Pradosh fast. Due to which one has to face the wrath of Mother Parvati.
On this day, one should not consume tamasic food like alcohol, meat, onion, garlic etc.
One should avoid insulting anyone on this day.
One should not sleep till late on the day of Pradosh fast.
The fasting person should not consume food, rice and salt.
One should avoid wearing black clothes on the day of Pradosh fast.
To double your business during the day and quadruple at night, go to Shiva temple on the evening of Pradosh Vrat with rangoli of five different colors and make round flower shaped rangoli with those colors. Now light a ghee lamp in the middle of this rangoli and with folded hands, meditate on Lord Shiva and seek his blessings. If you are troubled by your enemies and want to get rid of them, then on the day of Pradosh Vrat, wash Shami Patra with clean water and offer it on Shivalinga and chant the mantra 'ૐ Namah Shivay' 11 times.
If you are stuck in some matter and your problems are increasing instead of decreasing, then on the day of Pradosh Vrat, first wash the Dhatura leaves with clean water, then wash them with milk and offer them to Shivling. To maintain your health good, go to Shiva temple on the day of Pradosh Vrat and offer dry coconut to the Lord and pray to Lord Shiva for your good health. It would be better if you go to Shiva temple during Pradosh Kaal i.e. in the evening and offer coconut.