Pradosh Vrat Dates 2025 || Pradosh Vrat: An Auspicious Fast Dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati

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Pradosh Vrat, observed on the Trayodashi tithi (13th lunar day) of both Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha, is a deeply revered fast dedicated to Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati. It occurs twice a month and is open to all devotees, regardless of age or gender.

Meaning and Timing

  • The word Pradosh refers to the twilight period—the sacred time between day and night.
  • Puja is performed one hour before sunset, during the Sandhyakaal, when divine energies are believed to be most accessible.

Rituals and Puja Vidhi

  • Bath and Preparation: Devotees bathe and prepare for puja before sunset.
  • Kalasha Puja: Lord Shiva is invoked in a sacred Kalasha placed on darbha grass with a lotus drawn beneath.
  • Shivling Abhishekam: Performed with milk, curd, ghee, and Bilva leaves.
  • Family Deities Worshipped: Lord Shiva, Parvati, Ganesh, Kartikeya, and Nandi.
  • Sacred Chanting: Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is recited 108 times.
  • Pradosh Vrat Katha: Devotees listen to stories from the Shiva Purana.
  • Temple Visit: Lighting a lamp and visiting a Shiva temple is considered highly auspicious.
  • Ash and Kalasha Water: Sacred ash is applied to the forehead, and Kalasha water is partaken.

Types of Pradosh Vrat & Their Benefits

DayNameBenefits
MondaySom PradoshFulfillment of desires, positive thinking
TuesdayBhaum PradoshHealth improvement, prosperity
WednesdaySaumya Vaara PradoshWisdom, wish fulfillment
ThursdayGuruvaara PradoshProtection from dangers, Pitru blessings
FridayBhrigu Vaara PradoshContentment, success, removal of negativity
SaturdayShani PradoshWealth recovery, career growth
SundayBhaanu Vaara PradoshLongevity, peace

Spiritual Significance

  • Mentioned in the Skanda Purana, Pradosh Vrat is said to bring contentment, health, wealth, and spiritual upliftment.
  • A single glance from Lord Shiva on this day is believed to wash away sins and bestow divine blessings.

2025 Dates:

January 11, Shani Pradosh Vrat

January 27, Soma Pradosh Vrat

February 9, Ravi Pradosh Vrat

February 25, Bhauma Pradosh Vrat

March 11, Bhauma Pradosh Vrat

March 27, Guru Pradosh Vrat

April 10, Guru Pradosh Vrat

April 25, Shukra Pradosh Vrat

May 9, Shukra Pradosh Vrat

May 24, Shani Pradosh Vrat

June 8, Ravi Pradosh Vrat

June 23, Soma Pradosh Vrat

July 8, Bhauma Pradosh Vrat

July 22, Bhauma Pradosh Vrat

August 6, Budha Pradosh Vrat

August 20, Budha Pradosh Vrat

September 5, Shukra Pradosh Vrat

September 19, Shukra Pradosh Vrat

October 4, Shani Pradosh Vrat

October 18, Shani Pradosh Vrat

November 3, Soma Pradosh Vrat

November 17, Soma Pradosh Vrat

December 2, Bhauma Pradosh Vrat

December 17, Budha Pradosh Vrat

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