Pradosh Vrat Katha

Pradosh Vrat Vidhi and Katha

Pradosh Vrat Katha is a vow or resolve for Lord Shiva and Parvati, observed by Hindus all across the country. This Vrat is observed on the Trayodashi of the lunar fortnights during Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. It is done during the twilight hours of the evening time, i.e. Sandhya samay on the thirteenth day from the brighter and the darker phases of the Moon.

Pradosh means the evening part of the night. It is believed that this 1 hour to 1.5 hour is the period of time when Shiva and Parvati can be found in their most cheerful mood. Thus, praying them at this hour can fulfill your needs and desires.

Pradosh Vrat can be observed by everyone irrespective of their age and gender. Many people perform the Vrat with full devotion and dedication.

In some parts of the country, disciples worship the Nataraj form of Shiva.

According to the Skanda Purana, there are two different methods in which Pradosh Vrat can be observed :

• 1) Devotees observe a strict fast during the 24 hours and keep a vigil at night.
• 2) In the second method, fasting is observed from sunrise to sunset and the people usually break the fast after finishing the evening prayers of Lord Shiva.

 It is believed that on this day, light from even a single Diya, could reward you immensely.

Spiritual Significance of the Pradosh Vrat when observed on different days

Spiritual significance of the Vrat when observed on different days is given below.

1) Som Pradosh Vrat: This Vrat is observed on Monday, and the devotees who observe this Vrat become quite optimistic. Positivity is the utmost requirement of life and is capable of making people strong enough even in the toughest of times. It is also the day when you can worship the moon, he is also known as Somdev

 2) Mangal Pradosh Vrat: It is a Pradosh Vrat which falls on Tuesday and is also known as Bhaum Pradosh Vrat. Devotees are relieved from all kinds of sicknesses by observing this fast and usher in prosperity. This Vrat on this day can expand your vision in order to incorporate ways that you can use to earn a living and enjoy a better life.

3) Saumya Pradosh Vrat: You would be blessed with wisdom and knowledge when you observe this Pradosh Vrat which falls on Wednesday. It is done to pacify the planet Mercury, which can expand the faculties of your mind to ensure that you can see a problem from all sides and get past them smoothly. 

4) Guru Pradosh Vrat: This Pradosh Vrat is observed on a Thursday and by observing the fast, you can end all the problems and obstacles in your life. You would be able to invoke the blessings of your ancestors by observing the Vrat on this day.

5) Shukra Pradosh Vrat: If you observe the Pradosh Vrat on Friday, you would be able to eliminate all the negativities from your life. You would be content and successful and will do the right things, at the right time. It is also known as Bhrigu Vaara Pradosh Vrat.

6) Shani Pradosh Vrat: Saturn shows you the way by which you can regain your lost health, wealth and respect. If you observe this Vrat on a Saturday, you would be spiritually promoted and get the rewards for your past Karma. 

7) Ravi Pradosh Vrat: It is also known as Bhaanu Pradosh Vrat and devotees would attain the blessing for a long life and would feel peaceful when they observe Pradosh Vrat on a Sunday. 

Pradosh Vrat Timing Calendar 2020

Months	Moon Cycle	Weekday	Pradosh Vrat Time	Trayodashi Timings
January, 8th	Shukla Trayodashi	Wednesday	05:40 PM to 08:23 PM	04:14 PM, Jan 8th to 03:43 am on Jan 9th
January 22nd	Krishna Trayodashi	Wednesday	05:52 PM to 08:32 PM	01:44 PM Jan 22 to 01:48 am Jan 23rd.
February 7th	Shukla Trayodashi	Friday	06:05 PM to 06:31 PM	08:23 PM Feb 6th to 06:31 PM on Feb 7th
February 20th	Krishna Trayodashi	Thursday	06:14 PM to 08:46 PM	03:59 PM Feb 20 to 05:20 PM Feb 21
March 7th	Shukla Trayodashi	Saturday	06:25 PM to 08:52 PM	09:28 am Mar 7th to 06:31 am Mar, 8th.
March 21st	Krishna Trayodashi	Saturday	06:33 PM to 08:55 PM	07:55 am Mar, 21st to 10:07 am, Mar, 22nd.
April 5th	Shukla Trayodashi	Sunday	07:24 PM to 08:58 PM	07:24 PM, 5th Apr to 03:51 PM, Apr, 06th
April 20th	Krishna Trayodashi	Monday	06:50 PM to 09:02 PM	12:42 am Apr 20th to 03:11 am, Apr 21st
May 5th	Shukla Trayodashi	Tuesday	06:59 PM to 09:06 PM	02:53 PM May 5th to 11:21 PM May 6th.
May 19th	Krishna Trayodashi	Tuesday	07:07 PM to 09:11 PM	05:31 PM May 19th to 07:42 PM May 20th
June 3rd	Shukla Trayodashi	Wednesday	07:16 PM to 09:17 PM	09:05 am jun 3rd to 06:06 am Jun 4th
June 18th	Krishna Trayodashi	Thursday	07:21 PM to 09:24 PM	09:39 am Jun 18th to 11:01 am Jun 19th
July 2nd	Shukla Trayodashi	Thursday	07:23 PM to 09:24 PM	03:16 PM July 2nd to 01:16 PM, July 3rd
July 18th	Krishna Trayodashi	Saturday	07:20 PM to 09:23 PM	12:33 am jul 18th to 01:41 am Jul 19th
August 1st	Shukla Trayodashi	Saturday	07:12 PM to 09:18 PM	10:42 PM jul 31st to 09:54 PM Aug 1st.
August 16th	Krishna Trayodashi	Sunday	06:59 PM to 09:10 PM	01:50 PM Aug 16th to 12:35 PM Aug 17th
August 30th	Shukla Trayodashi	Sunday	06:45 PM to 08:59 PM	08:21 am Aug 30th to 08:48 am Aug 31st.
September 15th	Krishna Trayodashi	Tuesday	06:26 PM to 08:46 PM	01:29 am Sep. 15th to 11:00 PM Sep 15th
September 29th	Shukla Trayodashi	Tuesday	06:09 PM to 08:34 PM	08:58 PM Sep 28th to 10:33 PM Sep 29th
October 14th	Krishna Trayodashi	Wednesday	05:52 PM to 08:22 PM	11:51 am Oct 14th to 08:33 am Oct 15th
October 28th	Shukla Trayodashi	Wednesday	05:39 PM to 08:13 PM	12:54 PM Oct, 28th to 03:15 PM Oct, 29th
November 13th	Krishna Trayodashi	Friday	05:28 PM to 05:59 PM	09:30 PM Nov. 12th to 05:59 PM Nov 13th
November 27th	Shukla Trayodashi	Friday	05:24 PM to 08:06 PM	07:46 am, Nov 12th to 05:59 PM, Nov 13th
December 12th	Krishna Trayodashi	Saturday	05:25 PM to 08:09 PM	07:02 am, Dec 12th to 03:52 am, Dec 13th
December 27th	Shukla Trayodashi	Sunday	05:32 PM to 08:16 PM	04:18 am to 06:20 am

Now let us know about the significance of observing Pradosh Vrat during different days.

Different Types of Pradosh Vrat and Their Vrat Katha

SR. No.	Day	Pradosh Vrat Katha
1	Monday	Som Pradosh Vrat Katha
2	Tuesday	Mangal Pradosh (Bhaum Pradosh) Vrat Katha
3	Wednesday	Budh Pradosh (Saumya Pradosh) Vrat Katha
4	Thursday	Guru Pradosh Vrat Katha
5	Friday	Shukra Pradosh Vrat Katha
6	Saturday	Shani Pradosh Vrat Katha
7	Sunday	Ravi Pradosh (Bhaanu Pradosh) Vrat Katha