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 2018
Date |
Festival |
| January 14 | Pradosh Vrat |
| January 29 | Soma Pradosh Vrat |
| February 13 | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat |
| February 27 | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat |
| March 14 | Pradosh Vrat |
| March 29 | Pradosh Vrat |
| April 13 | Pradosh Vrat |
| April 27 | Pradosh Vrat |
| May 13 | Pradosh Vrat |
| May 26 | Shani Pradosh Vrat |
| June 11 | Soma Pradosh Vrat |
| June 25 | Soma Pradosh Vrat |
| July10 | Bhuma Pradosh Vrat |
| July 24 | Bhauma Pradosh Vrat |
| August 09 | Pradosh Vrat |
| August 23 | Pradosh Vrat |
| September 07 | Pradosh Vrat |
| September 22 | Shani Pradosh Vrat |
| October 06 | Shani Pradosh Vrat |
| October 22 | Soma Pradosh Vrat |
| November 05 | Soma Pradosh Vrat |
| November 20 | Bhauma Pradosh Vrat |
| December 04 | Bhauma Pradosh Vrat |
| December 20 | Pradosh Vrat |
