📅 Festival Details at a Glance
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Festival Name | Bhauma Pradosh Vrat |
| Date | 8 September 2026 |
| Day | Tuesday |
| Hindu Month | Bhadrapada |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha |
| Tithi | Trayodashi |
| Deity | Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati |
| Planet Influence | Mars (Bhauma) |
| Observed By | Shiva devotees |
🕉️ What is Bhauma Pradosh Vrat?
Bhauma Pradosh Vrat is a special form of Pradosh Vrat that occurs when Trayodashi tithi falls on a Tuesday (Bhauma-var).
- Bhauma refers to Mangal (Mars)
- Pradosh is the auspicious twilight period before sunset
On this day, worship of Lord Shiva during Pradosh Kaal is believed to be extremely powerful for removing anger, conflicts, debts, and Mangal dosha.
🌙 Importance of Pradosh Kaal
Pradosh Kaal (approximately 1.5 hours before sunset) is considered the time when:
- Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati bless devotees
- Negative karmas are neutralized
- Mental and emotional balance is restored
For Bhauma Pradosh, Mars’ fiery energy is harmonized through Shiva worship.
🔥 Religious & Astrological Significance
- Mars governs courage, anger, disputes, land, and energy
- When Mars is imbalanced, it causes:
- Aggression
- Marital discord
- Legal or property disputes
Observing Bhauma Pradosh Vrat helps:
- Calm Mangal dosha
- Improve marital harmony
- Strengthen discipline and self-control
🛕 Bhauma Pradosh Vrat Puja Vidhi
🪔 Morning Preparations
- Wake up early and take a ritual bath.
- Wear clean red or white clothes.
- Take a vow (sankalp) to observe the vrat.
🕯️ Pradosh Kaal Puja (Evening)
- Clean the puja space.
- Light a diya using ghee or sesame oil.
- Abhishek of Shiva Lingam with:
- Water
- Milk
- Honey
- Bel leaves
- Offer red flowers (Mars-related).
- Chant:
- Om Namah Shivaya
- Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
- Perform aarti and circumambulation.
🍽️ Vrat Rules & Food Guidelines
- Observe fast till evening or full day (as per capacity).
- Avoid salt, onion, garlic.
- Fruits, milk, and sattvik food allowed.
- Break fast after Pradosh puja.
🧘 Benefits of Observing Bhauma Pradosh Vrat
- Relief from Mangal dosha
- Reduction in anger and aggression
- Success in legal and property matters
- Peaceful married life
- Strengthening of spiritual discipline
🌼 Who Should Observe This Vrat?
- People facing marital conflicts
- Those suffering from Mangal dosha
- Individuals with frequent anger or disputes
- Shiva devotees seeking inner balance
❓ Short FAQ – Bhauma Pradosh Vrat
Q1. When is Bhauma Pradosh Vrat in 2026?
It will be observed on 8 September 2026 (Tuesday).
Q2. Why is Tuesday Pradosh special?
Tuesday is ruled by Mars, making Shiva worship effective for Mangal dosha remedies.
Q3. Is fasting compulsory?
Fasting is recommended but sincere devotion is most important.
Q4. Which mantra is best for Bhauma Pradosh?
Om Namah Shivaya and Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra.
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