Pradosham
Coming Monday, Feb 4th is pradosham.
Pradosha is one of the most important poojas performed for Lord Shiva. It was on this day that Lord Shiva recited the Vignana Bairava Tantra or the Shiva sutras to his consort, Devi. During this 2 hour period, Nandi, Lord Shiva's vahana (vehicle), guarded the door so that no one would disturb them. Hence we worship Nandi on this day. It is said that its easier to please Nandi, who is himself a devotee ready to offer whatever he is asked for, on this day.
We observe this day with liquid fast from morning till sunset and break the fast after evening Nithya Aarti. Abhisekam will be offered to Nandi, followed by Vignana Bairava Tantra chanting by everyone present, and finally Arati and Prasad.
In LA Vedic Temple, on this auspicious day, we do Nandi Bahisekam at 6:00pm and followed by Nithya Aarthi at 7:00pm.
Address to LA Vedic Temple:
9720 Central Ave (cross street San Bernardino)
Montclair, CA 91763
Tel:(909)625-1400
www.NithyanandaVedicTemple.org
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