Pradosh Vrat is considered an extremely auspicious day for worshipping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is believed that worshipping with devotion and according to prescribed rituals on this day alleviates life's troubles and paves the way for happiness, prosperity, and success. Observed twice a month, this fast offers Shiva devotees an opportunity to earn special merit. Devotees fast throughout the day, worship the Shiva family during the *Pradosh Kaal* (the twilight period), and then break their fast.

It is believed that observing this fast enhances happiness, peace, and good fortune in the lives of married women. Meanwhile, unmarried individuals who observe this fast with a sincere heart create favorable conditions for an early marriage. According to Ujjain-based astrologer Anand Bhardwaj, specific remedies performed on Pradosh Vrat can remove obstacles hindering marriage. If there is a delay in marriage, one should certainly perform certain remedies with devotion on this day.

When is the first Pradosh Vrat of July?
According to the Vedic calendar, the *Trayodashi Tithi* (thirteenth day) of the *Krishna Paksha* (waning phase of the moon) in the month of *Ashadha* will begin around 02:04 AM on July 12, 2026, and continue until approximately 10:29 PM. Consequently, the first Pradosh Vrat of July will be observed on Sunday, July 12. Since it falls on a Sunday, it is known as *Ravi Pradosh Vrat*; the most auspicious time for worship—the *Pradosh Kaal*—will be from 07:22 PM to 09:24 PM.

Significance of Ravi Pradosh Vrat
Ravi Pradosh Vrat is considered a highly auspicious occasion for worshipping both Lord Shiva and the Sun God (*Surya Dev*). It is believed that performing rituals and fasting on this day creates opportunities for progress in one's career and business. Additionally, it helps eliminate life's troubles, obstacles, and afflictions, ushering in happiness, prosperity, and abundance for the family.

Perform these remedies for an early marriage!
1. If you are facing repeated obstacles in marriage, perform a special *Abhishek* (ritual bathing) of Lord Shiva on Pradosh Vrat. After bathing, mix black sesame seeds with *Gangajal* (holy water from the Ganges) and offer the mixture to the *Shivling*. It is believed that this practice pacifies planetary afflictions and creates auspicious conditions for an early marriage.

2. If there are repeated obstacles to marriage and a weak Venus is considered the cause, perform *Abhishek* (ritual bathing) of Lord Shiva using honey and aromatic water on the day of Pradosh Vrat. Performing this remedy after the ritual bath and acts of charity is believed to help strengthen the planet Venus.

3. If marriage is repeatedly facing hurdles for any reason, this Pradosh Vrat remedy is considered beneficial. On this day, after bathing and wearing red attire, worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati with devotion. During the worship, offer *sindoor* (vermilion) to the Goddess, apply the same *sindoor* to your forehead, and pray for an early marriage; this is believed to remove marriage-related obstacles.

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