som pradosh fast story
Story of Som Pradosh Vrat: In ancient times, a poor couple were great devotees of Lord Shiva. He used to remember Lord Shiva every Monday, but his poverty was not going away. One day a learned man…
som pradosh fast story
In ancient times, a poor couple were great devotees of Lord Shiva. He used to remember Lord Shiva every Monday, but his poverty was not going away. One day a learned Brahmin told him the importance of Som Pradosh fast. The Brahmin said that by fasting and worshiping Lord Shiva during Pradosh period on Monday, the wishes are fulfilled and there is happiness in the family.
The couple decided that they would observe fast regularly, offer Ganga water, Akshat, sandalwood and Belpatra to Shivalinga and listen to Pradosh Katha. He did the same. Pleased with his devotion, Lord Shiva blessed him. Gradually, the financial condition of his family started improving, diseases and defects went away and he also got the happiness of having children.
Som Pradosh fast is considered especially best for mental peace, marital happiness, progress of children and fulfillment of wishes. Those devotees who observe this fast with true heart, the blessings of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati remain upon them.
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