Pradosham is a bi-monthly Hindu ritual observed on the 13th day (Trayodashi) of both the Krishna and
Pradosham Puja Timing: Pradosham puja is performed during the Pradosham Kalam - 1.5 hours before and after sunset. This window is considered most auspicious for Shiva worship.
Samagri: Shivalinga, bilva leaves, white flowers, dhatura, milk, water, honey, ghee, curd, panchamrit, incense, camphor, ghee lamp, sandal paste, vibhuti (sacred ash).
Pradosham Puja Steps: 1. Take a bath and wear fresh clothes. 2. Clean the puja space and set up Shivalinga. 3. Light diya and incense at start of Pradosham Kalam. 4. Perform Sankalpa. 5. Do panchamrit abhishekam. 6. Bathe with clean water. 7. Apply sandal paste and vibhuti. 8. Offer bilva leaves. 9. Offer white flowers and dhatura. 10. Chant Om Namah Shivaya 108 times. 11. Perform aarti. 12. Circumambulate and offer namaskara.
Best Flowers for Pradosham: White lotus, white rose, dhatura, bilva leaves. For fresh puja flowers delivered in Mumbai, order from Mumbai Florist Hub at mumbaifloristhub.com.
FAQ: What is Pradosham? It is a bi-monthly Shiva vrat on Trayodashi tithi. When is Pradosham timing? 1.5 hours before and after sunset. What is Soma Pradosham? Pradosham on Monday - most auspicious for Shiva worship. What flowers for Pradosham? White lotus, dhatura, bilva leaves. Can we eat on Pradosham? Many devotees fast till sunset and eat after puja.Shukla Paksha. It is one of the most auspicious times to worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Pradosham falls twice a month, and the most powerful is Soma Pradosham (Monday) and Shani Pradosham (Saturday).
