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 2015
Date |
Festival |
January 02 | Pradosh Vrat |
January 18 | Pradosh Vrat |
February 01 | Pradosh Vrat |
February 16 | Som Pradosh Vrat |
March 02 | Som Pradosh Vrat |
March 18 | Pradosh Vrat |
April 01 | Pradosh Vrat |
April 16 | Pradosh Vrat |
May 01 | Pradosh Vrat |
May 15 | Pradosh Vrat |
May 31 | Pradosh Vrat |
June 14 | Pradosh Vrat |
June 29 | Som Pradosh Vrat |
July 13 | Som Pradosh Vrat |
July 29 | Pradosh Vrat |
August 11 | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat |
August 27 | Pradosh Vrat |
September 10 | Pradosh Vrat |
September 25 | Pradosh Vrat |
October 10 | Shani Pradosh Vrat |
October 25 | Pradosh Vrat |
November 08 | Pradosh Vrat |
November 23 | Som Pradosh Vrat |
December 08 | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat |
December 23 | Pradosh Vrat |