Pradosh means the dusk of the early night or evening tide. This fast is observed in the evening twilight, and so it is called Pradosh Vrat. It is observed on the 13th day of each lunar fortnight. It is practiced to propitiate Lord Shiva, in order to obtain his blessings and boons leading to fulfillment of one's cherished desired and spiritual upliftment.Those who practice it with unflinching faith and devotion are bound to possess wealth, health, happiness.
When Pradosh vrat falls on Monday it is called Som Pradosh, on Tuesday it is called Bhaum Pradosh and on Saturday it is called as Shani Pradosh. Of all the pradosha’s Shani Pradosh and Som Pradosh are considered to be the important vratas.
Pradosh Vrat Calendar 2017
Date |
Festival |
January 10 | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat |
January 25 | Pradosh Vrat |
February 08 | Pradosh Vrat |
February 24 | Pradosh Vrat |
March 10 | Pradosh Vrat |
March 25 | Pradosh Vrat |
April 08 | Shani Pradosh Vrat |
April 24 | Soma Pradosh Vrat |
May 08 | Soma Pradosh Vrat |
May 23 | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat |
June 06 | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat |
June 21 | Pradosh Vrat |
July 06 | Pradosh Vrat |
July 21 | Pradosh Vrat |
August 04 | Pradosh Vrat |
August 19 | Shani Pradosh Vrat |
September 03 | Pradosh Vrat |
September 17 | Pradosh Vrat |
October 03 | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat |
October 17 | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat |
November 01 | Shani Pradosh Vrat |
November 15 | Shani Pradosh Vrat |
December 01 | Pradosh Vrat |
December 15 | Som Pradosh Vrat |
December 30 | Shani Pradosh Vrat |