Pradhosha Mahima.

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Dear friends and devotees,

 

Bhakti is eternal.

 

Pradosha Mahima

 

Pradhosha pooja is one of the most important among the poojas performed to the

Graceful Lord Siva. In Sukla 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

Pradosha. It comes once in fifteen moon days. Pradosha time is especially meant

for praying Lord Siva. Praying in that time will free us from our sins and give

moksha finally (hence the name Pradosha). During pradosha time a special type of

circumambulating called soma suutra pradakshiNam(1) is done.

 

Pradosha Purana:

 

Once Devas and Asuras using the serpent Vasuki and the hill Mandara were trying

to get Amrutham (nector) from the Ksheerabdhi (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 Dwadasi (twelfth

moon day). Without praying and thanking the God, by whom they got Amrutham,

Devas started dancing and celebrating their victory.

 

On thrayodasi (thirteenth moon day) they realised their sin of not praying the

God and pleaded for forgiveness. The pleased and graceful Lord Shiva forgave

them and danced between the horns of the Nandi (holy bull). That time is called

Pradosham. Whoever prays Lord Siva at that time, HE fulfills their wishes and

give them mukthi (liberation).

 

During Prodosha time anointing (Abhishekam) the Siva 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  

·        Pancamrutham               gives         wealth  

·        Lemon                           removes    fear of death  

·        Sugar                             removes   enmity  

·        Tender coconut             gives         enjoyment  

·        Cooked Rice(Annam)    gives         majestic life  

·        Sandal                           gives          Lakshmi's grace  

 

Anoint the Lord Shiva with Love, He would give Himself!!

 

Bilvam and flowers can be given for Siva pooja. Please go to Siva temple for

every Pradosham and live in His grace blissfully.

 

Sivaaya nama, Om bhavaaya namah,

bhavaaya nama, Om namah Sivaaya.

 

With love and regards,

 

Sastry