Soma Pradosh is the Pradosha Vrat which falls on Monday. It is regarded as an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Pradosha falls on the 13th day of a month during the two phases of the Moon – the waxing and waning. The Pradosha that occurs on Monday is known as Som Pradosh and is considered most auspicious among Prodosh vrats.
Som Pradosh pooja are conducted on Shiva temples on this day. Generally devotees take the fasting from early morning and visit the nearby temple of Mahadev. The puja is held from between 1.5 hours before sunset and 1 hour after sunset. Shiva Abhishekam is usually performed to a Lingam with curd, milk, honey, tender coconut water, ghee, and panchamruta, vibhuti (holy ash), sandalwood paste, and bilwa leaves. The abhisheka items are collected and later given to devotees as prasad.
Som Pradosh pooja are conducted on Shiva temples on this day. Generally devotees take the fasting from early morning and visit the nearby temple of Mahadev. The puja is held from between 1.5 hours before sunset and 1 hour after sunset. Shiva Abhishekam is usually performed to a Lingam with curd, milk, honey, tender coconut water, ghee, and panchamruta, vibhuti (holy ash), sandalwood paste, and bilwa leaves. The abhisheka items are collected and later given to devotees as prasad.
It is believed that this is the best time to worship Shiva Parvati. Any devotee asking for blessings are being granted by Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati during the Pradosha period.
Om namha sivae
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