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 2016
Date |
Festival |
| January 07 | Pradosh Vrat |
| January 21 | Pradosh Vrat |
| February 06 | Shani Pradosh Vrat |
| February 20 | Shani Pradosh Vrat |
| March 06 | Pradosh Vrat |
| March 20 | Pradosh Vrat |
| April 05 | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat |
| April 19 | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat |
| May 04 | Pradosh Vrat |
| May 19 | Pradosh Vrat |
| June 02 | Pradosh Vrat |
| June 17 | Pradosh Vrat |
| July 02 | Shani Pradosh Vrat |
| July 17 | Pradosh Vrat |
| July 31 | Pradosh Vrat |
| August 15 | Som Pradosh Vrat |
| August 29 | Som Pradosh Vrat |
| September 14 | Pradosh Vrat |
| September 28 | Pradosh Vrat |
| October 13 | Pradosh Vrat |
| October 27 | Pradosh Vrat |
| November 12 | Shani Pradosh Vrat |
| November 26 | Shani Pradosh Vrat |
| December 11 | Pradosh Vrat |
| December 26 | Som Pradosh Vrat |
