What Is Pradosh Vrat? Quick Answer
Pradosh Vrat is a fast for Lord Shiva on the Trayodashi (13th tithi) of each paksha — twice a month. The key rule: it is kept on the day when Trayodashi prevails during Pradosh Kaal, the twilight period that begins at sunset and lasts about 2½ hours; the main Shiva puja is done in this window. So a Pradosh can fall on the day before the Trayodashi shown at sunrise. Pradosh is named by weekday — Som Pradosh (Monday), Bhaum Pradosh (Tuesday) and Shani Pradosh (Saturday) are especially significant. 2027 has 25 Pradosh vrats.
Pradosh Vrat 2027 (New Delhi)
| Date | Day | Pradosh | Puja time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan | Tue | Bhaum | 5:38 – 8:21 PM |
| 20 Jan | Wed | Budh | 5:50 – 8:31 PM |
| 3 Feb | Wed | Budh | 6:02 – 8:39 PM |
| 18 Feb | Thu | Guru | 6:13 – 8:46 PM |
| 5 Mar | Fri | Shukra | 6:23 – 8:51 PM |
| 20 Mar | Sat | Shani | 6:32 – 8:45 PM |
| 4 Apr | Sun | Ravi | 6:40 – 8:58 PM |
| 18 Apr | Sun | Ravi | 6:48 – 9:01 PM |
| 3 May | Mon | Som | 8:03 – 9:06 PM |
| 17 May | Mon | Som | 7:06 – 9:10 PM |
| 2 Jun | Wed | Budh | 7:15 – 9:17 PM |
| 16 Jun | Wed | Budh | 7:21 – 9:21 PM |
| 1 Jul | Thu | Guru | 7:23 – 9:24 PM |
| 15 Jul | Thu | Guru | 7:21 – 9:23 PM |
| 31 Jul | Sat | Shani | 7:13 – 9:19 PM |
| 14 Aug | Sat | Shani | 7:02 – 9:11 PM |
| 29 Aug | Sun | Ravi | 6:46 – 9:01 PM |
| 13 Sep | Mon | Som | 6:29 – 8:48 PM |
| 27 Sep | Mon | Som | 6:12 – 8:36 PM |
| 12 Oct | Tue | Bhaum | 5:55 – 8:24 PM |
| 27 Oct | Wed | Budh (Dhanteras) | 5:40 – 8:14 PM |
| 11 Nov | Thu | Guru | 5:30 – 8:08 PM |
| 25 Nov | Thu | Guru | 5:24 – 8:06 PM |
| 11 Dec | Sat | Shani | 5:25 – 8:09 PM |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Shani | 5:31 – 8:15 PM |
Benefits by Weekday (traditional)
| Pradosh | Believed benefit |
|---|---|
| Ravi | Health, long life |
| Som | Wishes fulfilled, peace of mind |
| Bhaum | Relief from debt and illness |
| Budh | Success, intellect |
| Guru | Victory over enemies, wisdom |
| Shukra | Marital happiness, prosperity |
| Shani | Progeny, relief from Shani troubles |
Puja Vidhi
Fast through the day (phalahar), bathe again before sunset, and in Pradosh Kaal perform abhishek of the Shivalinga with water, milk, curd, honey and Gangajal; offer bel leaves, dhatura, white flowers; chant "Om Namah Shivaya", hear the Pradosh katha, do aarti, and break the fast after the puja.
Summary
Pradosh is Shiva's Trayodashi fast, fixed by Trayodashi in the evening Pradosh Kaal. 25 fall in 2027. Check your city's sunset and Pradosh window in the Panchang.
