The below photographs are of the most recent Pradosham observed at Arunachaleswarar Temple on February 9, 2021. Due to the complications of the pandemic, this is the first time in nearly a year that such a good size crowd has attended the Pradosham function at the Temple. It is most encouraging to observe life slowly returning to normal.
Significance of Bhauma Pradosh Vrat:
When the observance of Pradosh Vrat coincides with a Tuesday, it is referred to as Bhauma Pradosh Vrat (Bhauma is another name for the planet Mars or Mangal). According to the Shiva Purana and other scriptures, Bhaum or planet Mars observed severe ‘Tapas’ and was bestowed with Mangal Loka by Lord Shiva.
It is therefore believed that a person who observes Bhauma Pradosh Vrat and worships Lord Shiva will be granted the fulfilment of desires. Women observe this vrat to be blessed with a male child. It is believed that the power of Bhauma Pradosh Vrat removes all obstacles and negative forces in life and purifies one surroundings, cures diseases and blesses the devotee with good health.
