Pradosh Fast Calendar 2023 With Significance of Pradosh Vrat

Pradosh Vrat is a very auspicious and effective fast. This fast depicts a specific date and time. Pradosh is also known as Pradosham. This fast is observed on the Triyodashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha Hindu calendar month. This Vrat is primarily connected to Lord Shiva. On this day Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped.

It is believed that Lord Shiva infinitely blesses the person who observes a fast on this day. This fast can be instrumental to obtain things that one desires. Ritually Pradosh Vrat Puja is primarily performed in the evening of Triyodashi Tithi. Pradosh Vrat is divided into several categories. It is divided as per day, time, month etc. Some of these variations are Nitya Pradosh, Paksh Pradosh, Maas Pradosh, Maha Pradosh etc.

Pradosh Puja Procedure

In order to perform this Puja, either wear white or light coloured clothes. Visit Lord Shiva temple and worship Shivling. Along with that chant the Panchakshari Mantra. Offer Bail Patra to Lord Shiva. Read the Pradosh Vrat Story. After Lord Shiva Arti, food should be offered to Lord Shiva. The food should then be distributed as Prasad to everyone. Lord Shiva should be worshipped at dawn and at dusk during the Pradosh Puja.

Pradosh Fast Tithi for 2023