Pradosh Vrat 2023: Know the Dates, Timings, Rituals, and Significance of this Day
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Pradosh Vrat and Pradosham Vrat are two well-known Hindu fasts performed to obtain Lord Shiva’s favor. Every month, on Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha, Pradosh Vrat is observed. On both pakshas, this fast is observed on the day of Trayodashi. When the Pradosha fast falls on a Monday, it is known as Soma Pradosham. On Tuesdays, it is known as Bhuma Pradosham, and on Saturdays, it is known as Shani Pradosham. The length of this fast is determined by the time of sunset. Devotees worship Lord Shiva on this day and follow a day-long fast from sunrise to sunset, which they end with puja during Pradosh Kaal.
Significance of Pradosh Vrat
On the Trayodashi Tithi, devotees commemorate Lord Shiva’s victory over the demons and express their appreciation to him by fasting.
The significance of the Pradosh Vrat is established by a legend. Lord Shiva with his horse (vahana), Nandi (the bull), delivered the Devas from the demons, according to one ancient Indian literature.
During Pradosh Kaal, the Devas went to Kailash (Lord Shiva’s holy abode) to seek assistance. To put an end to the Asuras’ brutality, Lord Shiva and Nandi fought and conquered them. They then went on to restore peace.
As a result, on Trayodashi Tithi, worshippers observe a vrat and perform puja during Pradosh Kaal to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings and pray for a trouble-free, peaceful, joyous, and prosperous life.
Pradosh Vrat Rules
- Take a bath first thing in the morning (ideally during Brahma Muhurat, which is about two hours before sunrise).
- Put on fresh clothes.
- Maintain your chastity.
- Avoid onion, garlic, beef, and other Tamasic foods at all costs.
- Tobacco and alcohol should not be consumed.
- Maintain a sense of decency.
- As many times as you can, chant “Om Namah Shivaya.”
- Before doing Pradosh Kaal Puja, take another bath.
Pradosh Vrat Date 2023
Trayodashi Tithi in January
Shukla Paksha Pradosh Vrat
Wednesday, 04 January 2023
03 January 2023 at 10:02 pm – 05 January 2023 at 12:01 am
Krishna Paksha Pradosh Vrat
Thursday, 19 January 2023
19 January 2023 at 01:18 pm – 20 January 2023 at 10:00 am
Pradosh Vrat tithi in February
Shukla Paksha Pradosh Vrat, Guru Pradosh Vrat
Thursday, 02 February 2023
02 February 2023 at 04:26 pm – 03 February 2023 at 06:58 pm
Krishna Paksha Pradosh Vrat, Shani Pradosh Vrat
Saturday, 18 February 2023
17 February 2023 at 11:36 pm – 18 February 2023 at 08:02 pm
Pradosh Vrat tithi in March
Shukla Paksha Pradosh Vrat, Shani Pradosh Vrat
Saturday, 04 March 2023
04 March 2023 at 11:43 am – 05 March 2023 at 02:07 pm
Krishna Paksha Pradosh Vrat (Madhu Krishna Trayodashi), Ravi Pradosh Vrat
Sunday, 19 March 2023
19 March 2023 at 08:07 am – 20 March 2023 at 04:55 am
Pradosh Vrat tithi in April
Shukla Paksha Pradosh Vrat
Monday, 03 April 2023
03 April 2023 at 06:24 am – 04 April 2023 at 08:05 am
Krishna Paksha Pradosh Vrat
Monday, 17 April 2023
17 April 2023 at 03:46 pm – 18 April 2023 at 01:27 pm
Pradosh Vrat tithi in May
Shukla Paksha Pradosh Vrat
Wednesday, 03 May 2023
02 May 2023 at 11:18 pm – 03 May 2023 at 11:50 pm
Krishna Paksha Pradosh Vrat
Wednesday, 17 May 2023
16 May 2023 at 11:36 pm – 17 May 2023 at 10:28 pm
Pradosh Vrat tithi in June
Shukla Paksha Pradosh Vrat, Guru Pradosh Vrat
Thursday, 01 June 2023
01 June 2023 at 01:39 pm – 02 June 2023 at 12:48 pm
Krishna Paksha Pradosh Vrat, Guru Pradosh Vrat
Thursday, 15 June 2023
15 June 2023 at 08:32 am – 16 June 2023 at 08:40 am
Pradosh Vrat tithi in July
Shukla Paksha Pradosh Vrat
Saturday, 01 July 2023
01 July 2023 at 01:17 am – 01 July 2023 at 11:07 pm
Krishna Paksha Pradosh Vrat, Shukra Pradosh Vrat
Friday, 14 July 2023
14 July 2023 at 07:17 pm – 15 July 2023 at 08:33 pm
Shukla Paksha Pradosh Vrat, Ravi Pradosh Vrat
Sunday, 30 July 2023
30 July 2023 at 10:34 am – 31 July 2023 at 07:27 am
Pradosh Vrat tithi in August
Krishna Paksha Pradosh Vrat, Ravi Pradosh Vrat
Sunday, 13 August 2023
13 August 2023 at 08:20 am – 14 August 2023 at 10:25 am
Shukla Paksha Pradosh Vrat
Monday, 28 August 2023
28 August 2023 at 06:23 pm – 29 August 2023 at 02:48 pm
Pradosh Vrat tithi in September
Krishna Paksha Pradosh Vrat, Bhauma Pradosh Vrat
Tuesday, 12 September 2023
11 September 2023 at 11:52 pm – 13 September 2023 at 02:21 am
Shukla Paksha Pradosh Vrat
Wednesday, 27 September 2023
27 September 2023 at 01:46 am – 27 September 2023 at 10:19 pm
Pradosh Vrat tithi in October
Krishna Paksha Pradosh Vrat
Wednesday, 11 October 2023
11 October 2023 at 5:37 pm – 12 October 2023 at 07:54 pm
Shukla Paksha Pradosh Vrat, Guru Pradosh Vrat
Thursday, 26 October 2023
26 October 2023 at 09:44 am – 27 October 2023 at 06:57 am
Pradosh Vrat tithi in November
Krishna Paksha Pradosh Vrat (Dhanatrayodashi), Shukra Pradosh Vrat
Friday, 10 November 2023
10 November 2023 at 12:36 pm – 11 November 2023 at 01:58 pm
Shukla Paksha Pradosh Vrat, Shukra Pradosh Vrat
Friday, 24 November 2023
24 November 2023 at 07:07 pm – 25 November 2023 at 05:22 pm
Pradosh Vrat tithi in December
Krishna Paksha Pradosh Vrat, Ravi Pradosh Vrat
Sunday, 10 December 2023
10 December 2023 at 7:13 am – 11 December 2023 at 07:10 am
Shukla Paksha Pradosh Vrat, Ravi Pradosh Vrat
Sunday, 24 December 2023
24 December 2023 at 06:24 am – 25 December 2023 at 05:55 am
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why do we do Pradosh VRAT?
Those who fast for a day hope for a long life, peace, and good fortune. According to Hindu mythology, persons who observe the Pradosh Vrat are cleansed of all past and present misdeeds. Lord Shankar is said to have freed Chandra Dev from a king’s curse on this day.
2.What should not eat in Pradosh Vrat?
Bel leaves, cannabis, seasonal fruits, honey, and cow’s milk are offered to Lord Shiva. Fasting without onion, garlic, meat, or other Tamasic foods is a very important practise during Pradosh Vrat, and puja is performed throughout the day. Tobacco and alcohol consumption are strictly forbidden.
3. How is Pradosh Vrat done?
Devotees frequently bathe early in the morning and offer Lord Shiva water. Lord Shiva is offered Bael Patra (wood apple tree leaves), Dhatura, rice, incense sticks, deep, betel leaves, and betel nuts. The primary puja, known as sandhyakaal, is performed in the evening.
4. Can we drink water in Pradosh Vrat?
A vrat is a penance practice. On the day of Pradosh, Lord Shiva worshipers refrain from eating rice, wheat, or lentils in any form. Water is not even consumed by ardent followers. Pradosh is one of the most important days dedicated to Lord Shiva.
5. What should I offer for Pradosham?
The fasting vow taken during this time is known as “Pradosha vrata.” A devotee should worship Shiva with abhishek, sandal paste, Bael leaves, aroma, deepa, and naivedya while wearing rudraksha and Vibhuti (food offerings).