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Shukra Pradosha Pooja is a special worship dedicated to Lord Shiva that takes place during the
Pradosham period, which is the time approximately 1.5 hours before and after sunset on the
Trayodashi Tithi (13th lunar day). When Pradosham falls on a Friday, it is called Shukra Pradosha.
Friday (Shukra Vara) is ruled by Planet Venus (Shukra), which represents love, luxury, wealth, beauty,
and harmony. Worshiping Lord Shiva on Shukra Pradosha is believed to bless devotees with material and
spiritual prosperity, good relationships, and happiness
Significance of Shukra Pradosha Pooja
- Shukra Pradosha is especially beneficial for resolving relationship issues and attracting marital harmony
- It is believed to remove negative karma and bring prosperity and wealth
- Performing the pooja on this day helps balance the effects of a weak or malefic Venus (Shukra) in one’s horoscope
- Devotees also seek spiritual upliftment and inner peace through this ritual
When is it Performed?
- Every Friday Pradosham that falls during Trayodashi Tithi
- The most auspicious time is 1.5 hours before sunset until 1.5 hours after sunset
- If it coincides with special days like Maha Shivaratri or Shravan month, the results are considered even more powerful
Key Rituals Involved
- Purification: Take a holy bath and wear clean traditional clothes
- Altar Setup: Place an idol or Shivlingam, along with a picture of Goddess Parvati and Nandi
- Lighting the Lamp: Light a lamp with ghee or sesame oil
- Abhishekam: Perform a sacred bath (Abhisheka) of the Shivlingam using water, milk, curd, honey, and ghee
- Offerings: Offer Bilva leaves, flowers, fruits, and sandalwood paste
- Mantra Chanting: Recite Lord Shiva’s mantras, including:
- Om Namah Shivaya
- Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
- Shukra Graha Shanti Mantra: To pacify Venus, chant:
- Om Shum Shukraya Namah
- Aarti and Prasad: Perform Shiva Aarti and distribute prasad among the devotees
Benefits
- Attracts love, harmony, and marital bliss
- Removes financial difficulties and brings prosperity
- Grants good health and longevity
- Promotes health, beauty, and inner peace
- Grants divine grace and spiritual progress