Guest guest Posted April 25, 2004 Report Share Posted April 25, 2004 Namaste Friends, This is copied from Sri Bhagavan Babaji's J. Kalianandaswami Msn group site.. (Big thanks, gracious and loving Babaji!!) Jai Ambe MahaKali Kaam Kala Kali Om Namah Shivaya Shivaya Namah Om Simone ========= Pradhosha Mahima ----------------- Pradhosha pooja is one of the most important among the poojas performed to the Graceful Lord Shiva. In Shukla Paksha (15 moon days from New moon to Full moon) and Krishna Paksha (15 moon days from Full moon to New moon) the evening of the trayodasi (thirteenth moon day) between 4.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. is called Pradhosha. It comes once in fifteen moon days. Pradhosha time is especially meant for praying Lord Shiva. Praying in that time will free us from out sins and gives moksha finally (hence the name Pradhosha). During pradoSha time a special type of circumambulating called soma sUtra pradaxiNam (1) is done. Pradhosha Purana: ---------------- Once Dhevas and Asuras using the serpent Vasuki and the hill Mandhara were trying to get Amrutham (nector) from the Kseerabthi (milk ocean). Then the terrible poison Halahalam came up. All got frightened and pleaded to Lord Shiva for rescue. Being the peak of mercy Lord Shiva ate that poison. Then as per His order they resumed their effort to get Amrutham. They got it on Dhwadhasi (twelfth moon day). Without praying and thanking the God, by whom they got Amrutham, Devas started dancing and celebrating their victory. On thrayodhasi (thirteenth moon day) they realised their sin of not praying the God and pleaded for forgiveness. The pleased graceful Lord Shiva forgave them and danced between the horns of the Nandhi (holy bull). That time is called Pradhosham. Whoever prays Lord Shiva in that time, Lord Shiva fulfills their wishes and give them mukthi. During Prodhosha time anointing (Abhishekam) the Shiva deity with the following is considered fruitful. Milk gives long life Ghee gives Moksha state Curd gives good children Honey gives melodious voice Rice powder frees from debts Sugar cane juice gives good health Panjamrutham gives wealth Lemon removes fear of death Sugar removes enmity Tender coconut gives enjoyment Cooked Rice(Annam) gives mejestic life Sandal gives Lakshmi's grace Anoint the Lord Shiva with Love, He would give Himself !! Bilvam and flowers can be given for Shiva pooja. Please go to Shiva temple for every Pradhosham and live in His grace blissfully. shivAya namaOm bhavAya namaH bhavAya namaOm namaH shivAya =========== May 2004 2nd - Pradosham 14th - Full Moon 16th - Pradosham 17th - Sivaratri 23rd - Punarvasu 31st - Pradosham ========= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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