The festival of Pradosh Vrat, commonly known as Pradosham in the southern parts of India, is celebrated to worship Lord Shiva. According to the Hindu Lunar calendar, the festival is observed twice a month, on both Trayodashi Tithi - on Shukla Paksha Trayodashi as well as on Krishna Paksha Trayodashi.
When Pradosh Vrat day falls on a Monday, it is called Soma Pradosham, on a Tuesday, it is called Bhauma Pradosham, and on a Saturday, it is called Shani Pradosham.
Pradosh Vrat 2020 will be observed on 25 days. List of Pradosh Vrat 2020, along with the Pradosh Vrat Puja Vidhi, has been mentioned in the table below -
|
S.No. |
Pradosh Vrat |
Date |
Puja Timings |
|
1 |
Pausha (Shukla) Trayodashi |
8th January |
05:40 PM to 08:23 PM. |
|
2 |
Magha (Krishna) Trayodashi |
22nd January |
05:52 PM to 08:32 PM. |
|
3 |
Magha (Shukla) Trayodashi |
7th February |
06:05 PM to 06:31 PM. |
|
4 |
Phalguna (Krishna) Trayodashi |
20th February |
06:14 PM to 08:46 PM. |
|
5 |
Phalguna (Shukla) Trayodashi |
7th March |
06:25 PM to 08:52 PM. |
|
6 |
Chaitra (Krishna) Trayodashi |
21st March |
06:33 PM to 08:55 PM. |
|
7 |
Chaitra (Shukla) Trayodashi |
5th April |
07:24 PM to 08:58 PM. |
|
8 |
Vaishakha (Krishna) Trayodashi |
20th April |
06:50 PM to 09:02 PM. |
|
9 |
Vaishakha (Shukla) Trayodashi |
5th May |
06:59 PM to 09:06 PM. |
|
10 |
Jyestha (Krishna) Trayodashi |
19th May |
07:07 PM to 09:11 PM |
|
11 |
Jyestha (Shukla) Trayodashi |
3rd June |
07:16 PM to 09:17 PM |
|
12 |
Ashadha (Krishna) Trayodashi |
18th June |
07:21 PM to 09:22 PM |
|
13 |
Ashadha (Shukla) Trayodashi |
2nd July |
07:23 PM to 09:24 PM |
|
14 |
Shravana (Krishna) Trayodashi |
18th July |
07:20 PM to 09:23 PM |
|
15 |
Shravana (Shukla) Trayodashi |
1st August |
07:12 PM to 09:18 PM |
|
16 |
Bhadrapada (Krishna) Trayodashi |
16th August |
06:59 PM to 09:10 PM |
|
17 |
Bhadrapada (Shukla) Trayodashi |
30th August |
06:45 PM to 08:59 PM |
|
18 |
Ashwina (Krishna) Trayodashi |
15th September |
06:26 PM to 08:46 PM |
|
19 |
Ashwina (Shukla) Trayodashi |
29th September |
06:09 PM to 08:34 PM |
|
20 |
Kartika (Krishna) Trayodashi |
14th October |
05:52 PM to 08:22 PM |
|
21 |
Kartika (Shukla) Trayodashi |
28th October |
05:39 PM to 08:13 PM |
|
22 |
Margashirsha (Krishna) Trayodashi |
13th November |
05:28 PM to 05:59 PM |
|
23 |
Margashirsha (Shukla) Trayodashi |
27th November |
05:24 PM to 08:06 PM |
|
24 |
Pausha (Krishna) Trayodashi |
12th December |
05:25 PM to 08:09 PM |
| 25 |
Pausha (Shukla) Trayodashi |
27th December | 05:32 PM to 08:16 PM |
Customs and Rituals Observed-
The meaning of ‘Pradosh’ is the removal of sins. Devotees of Lord Shiva observe Pradosh Vrat, to seek his blessings, and to remove negative karma caused by any mistakes they may have made. By keeping the fast, devotees are also blessed with good health and wealth. Astrologers also suggest couples, who may be having trouble in conceiving, to observe this fast. Many people also worship Goddess Parvati along with Lord Shiva.
A traditional ritual also includes lighting a deep (diya) in front of the idol of Lord Shiva, or even going for darshan(visiting) to a Shiva Temple. The deity, Lord Bholenath, another form of Lord Shiva, is also worshipped. Devotees chant the Shiva Chalisa (a prayer for Lord Shiva) during the puja.
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