Shani Pradosh Vrat Katha: Significance of getting a son and getting rid of Shani Dosh!

Shani Pradosh Vrat has a very special significance in Hinduism. This fast is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati, and when this Pradosh fast falls on Saturday, it is called Shani Pradosh Vrat. Saturday is dedicated to Lord Shani, so keeping Pradosh fast on this day gives special blessings of Lord Shiva as well as Lord Shani. This fast is especially considered very beneficial for couples wishing to have a son and people suffering from Shani Dosh or Shani ki Sadhesati and Dhaiya.

Importance of Shani Pradosh Vrat katha.

By worshipping Lord Shiva with rituals on the day of Shani Pradosh Vrat, a person gets longevity, good health and happiness and prosperity in life. By observing a fast of Lord Shiva on Saturday, Shani Dev also calms down and reduces his negative effects.

Son Prapti: This fast is considered a boon for childless couples. Couples who wish to have a son observe this fast with devotion.

Freedom from Shani Dosh: For those whose position of Saturn is inauspicious in the horoscope, or who are going through Shani’s Sadesati or Dhaiya, this fast is a surefire way to calm the wrath of Shani Dev.

Destruction of all sins: By observing Pradosh Vrat, all the sins of a person are mitigated and he attains salvation.

Wealth and prosperity: With the blessings of both Shiva and Shani Dev, wealth, splendor and prosperity come in life.

Shani Pradosh Vrat Katha.

According to the legend, in ancient times, a very pious Brahmin lived in a town. He was an exclusive devotee of Lord Shiva and used to observe every Pradosh fast according to the rituals. His wife was also very well-mannered and religious minded. However, one sorrow was that they had no children. Both of them were always worried with the desire to have children.

One day, both the Brahmin and his wife decided to do severe penance. They went to the forest and got absorbed in the worship of Lord Shiva. Pleased with their penance, Lord Shiva appeared to them and asked them to ask for a boon. The Brahmin and his wife asked for the boon of having a son. Lord Shiva blessed them and told them to follow the Shani Pradosh Vrat methodically.

Following the blessings of Lord Shiva and the Shani Pradosh Vrat prescribed by him, the Brahmin and his wife faithfully kept the fast and worshipped Lord Shiva and Shanidev. After some time, with the grace of Lord Shiva and the blessings of Shanidev, they were blessed with a beautiful and healthy son.

There is also another popular version of this story, in which it is told that in ancient times, a widow Brahmini used to go to beg alms with her son. She used to rest in a Shiva temple while returning. One day she found a prince of Vidarbha country there, who was expelled from the kingdom by the enemies. The Brahmini started treating the prince like her son.

After some time, that Brahmini kept the Shani Pradosh Vrat and worshipped Lord Shiva. Due to the effect of the fast, the prince received secret wealth from somewhere. With that money, the prince prepared a huge army and conquered his enemies and regained his kingdom. The prince kept the Brahmini and her son respectfully in his palace. The Brahmini’s son occupied a high position in the court of that prince.

The essence of this story is that by following the Shani Pradosh fast methodically, both Lord Shiva and Shanidev are pleased and fulfill all the wishes of their devotees, whether it is getting a son, freedom from disease, or getting rid of any kind of difficulty in life.

Method of worship of Shani Pradosh vrat katha.

The worship of Shani Pradosh fast should always be done in Pradosh period, that is, about 45 minutes before sunset and 45 minutes after sunset.

Required materials shani pradosh vrat katha :

Milk, curd, ghee, honey, Ganga water, Panchamrit, Belpatra, Dhatura, Bhang, Shami Patra, white flower, Madar flower, Akshat (rice), sandalwood, incense, lamp, agarbatti, fruits, sweets, Janeu, camphor, Aarti plate, black sesame, urad dal, mustard oil (for Shanidev).

Worship Method:

Morning Resolution: Get up in the morning in Brahma Muhurta, take a bath and wear clean clothes. Take a resolution to fast. Eat without food (with water) or fruits (fruits and milk) throughout the day.

Evening Preparation (in Pradosh period): Take a bath again an hour before sunset. Sanctify the place of worship with Gangajal. Install the idol or picture of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati on a pedestal. If you want, you can also keep the idol or picture of Shanidev by spreading a black cloth.

Abhishek of Shivling during shani pradosh vrat katha: First of all, anoint the Shivling with pure water. Then make Panchamrit with milk, curd, ghee, honey and Gangajal and offer it to the Shivling. Finally, once again anoint with pure water.

Clothes and Flowers: Offer clothes (Janeu) and flower garland on the Shivling. Offer Belpatra (at least 11), Dhatura, Bhaang, Shami Patra, Madar flowers etc. Apply sandalwood.

Worship of Shanidev: Light a mustard oil lamp in front of the idol or picture of Shanidev. Offer black sesame seeds and urad dal on them.

Incense stick: Light incense and lamp in front of Lord Shiva, Mother Parvati and Shanidev.

Naivedya: Offer fruits, sweets or Naivedya (offering) as per your faith

Mantra Chanting in shani pradosh vrat katha : Chant Lord Shiva’s mantra “Om Namah Shivaya” 108 times. Also chant Mahamrityunjaya Mantra. Also, chant Shanidev’s mantra “Om Sham Shanaishcharaya Namah”.

Shani Pradosh Vrat Katha: Read or listen to the story of Shani Pradosh Vrat katha .

Aarti: At the end of the puja, perform the aarti of Lord Shiva, Mata Parvati and Shanidev. Light camphor and ring the bell.

Apology and Paran: Apologize for your mistakes and pray for the fulfillment of your wishes. After the puja is over, you can do the Paran (breaking of the fast) of the fast. Eat only satvik food in Paran.