Pradosh Vrat Tithi in 2025

Pradosh Vrat is a highly significant fast in Hinduism, observed on the Trayodashi Tithi (13th day) of both the Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha in every month. This fast is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and performing prayers and fasting on this day is believed to bring Lord Shiva's blessings. The word "Pradosh" signifies the evening period, and worship performed during this time is considered highly auspicious.

Pradosh Vrat is believed to grant progeny, health, peace, happiness, and even liberation (moksha). Devotees worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on this day and pray for the removal of all obstacles and difficulties in life.

Procedure for Observing Pradosh Vrat

1. Bathing and Purification

   • Begin the day with an early morning bath and maintain purity in mind and body.
   • Take a vow (sankalp) to observe the fast.

2. Worship of Lord Shiva

   • Perform Shiva Puja during the Pradosh period (evening twilight).
   • Offer water, milk, curd, honey, and Ganga water to the Shiva Linga.
   • Adorn the Shiva Linga with Bel leaves, Dhatura, and flowers of Aak.
   • Offer rice, sandalwood, incense, and lamps to Lord Shiva.
   • Chant the mantra "Om Namah Shivaya."

3. Bhajans and Stories

   • Sing hymns and bhajans dedicated to Lord Shiva.
   • Listen to or recite the Pradosh Vrat Katha (story).
   • Involve family and friends in the worship.

4. Fasting

   • Observe a strict fast throughout the day, consuming only fruits and water.
   • Break the fast only after performing Shiva Puja during the Pradosh period.

Types of Pradosh Vrat

Pradosh Vrat is categorized into three main types:

1. Som Pradosh Vrat: Observed on Mondays, considered extremely auspicious for Shiva devotees.
2. Shani Pradosh Vrat: Observed on Saturdays, believed to alleviate Shani Dosha (Saturn affliction).
3. Trayodashi Pradosh Vrat: Observed on every Trayodashi Tithi of the lunar calendar.

Story of Pradosh Vrat

According to mythology, during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), Lord Shiva consumed poison to save the universe. To calm the effects of the poison, Goddess Parvati worshipped Lord Shiva during the Pradosh period. Since then, this day has been observed as Pradosh, and the fast is believed to bring Lord Shiva's blessings and relief from life's sorrows.

Benefits of Pradosh Vrat

1. Lord Shiva’s blessings bring happiness, peace, and prosperity.
2. Relieves physical and mental ailments.
3. Grants progeny and family bliss.
4. Helps in absolving sins and paves the way to moksha (liberation).
5. Alleviates Shani Dosha and planetary obstacles.

Pradosh Vrat Tithi Timings 2025

Pradosh Vrat and Pradosham Vrat is a famous Hindu fast which is done to get blessings of Lord Shiva. Pradosh Vrat comes twice every month, on Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha.

Shani Pradosh Vrat

Date: 11 January 2025, Saturday
Month: Paush, Shukla Paksha Trayodashi
Tithi Start:  11 January 2025 at 08:21 am
Tithi End:  12 January 2025 at 09:33 pm

Som Pradosh Vrat

Date: 27 January 2025, Monday
Month: Magha, Krishna Paksha Trayodashi
Tithi Start: 26 January 2025 at 08:54 pm
Tithi End: 27 January 2025 at 08:34 pm

Ravi Pradosh Vrat

Date: 9 February 2025, Sunday
Month: Magha, Shukla Paksha Trayodashi
Tithi start: 09 February 2025 at 07:25 pm
Tithi end: 10 February 2025 at 06:57 pm

Bhauma Pradosh Vrat

Date: 25 February 2025, Tuesday
Month: Phalguna, Krishna Paksha Trayodashi
Tithi start: 25 February 2025 at 12:47 pm
Tithi end: 26 February 2025 at 11:08 am

Bhauma Pradosh Vrat

Date: 11 March 2025, Tuesday
Month: Phalgun, Shukla Paksha Trayodashi
Start date: 11 March 2025 at 08:13 am
End date: March 12, 2025 at 09:11 am

Guru Pradosh Vrat

Date: 27 March 2025, Thursday
Month: Chaitra, Krishna Paksha Trayodashi
Start date: 27 March 2025 at 01:42 am
End date: March 27, 2025 at 23:03 pm

Guru Pradosh Vrat

Date: 10 April 2025, Thursday
Month: Chaitra, Shukla Paksha Trayodashi
Tithi start: 9 April 2025 at 22:55 pm
Tithi end: 11 April 2025 at 01:00 pm

Shukra Pradosh Vrat

Date: 25 April 2025, Friday
Month: Vaishakh, Krishna Paksha Trayodashi
Tithi start: 25 April 2025 at 11:44 am
Tithi end: 26 April 2025 at 08:27 am

Shukra Pradosh Vrat

Date: 09 May 2025, Friday
Month: Vaishakh, Shukla Paksha Trayodashi
Tithi start: 09 May 2025 at 02:56 pm
Tithi end: 10 May 2025 at 05:29 pm

Shani Pradosh Vrat

Date: 24 May 2025, Saturday
Month: Jyeshtha, Krishna Paksha Trayodashi
Tithi start: 24 May 2025 at 07:20 pm
Tithi end: 25 May 2025 at 03:51 pm

Ravi Pradosh Vrat

Date: 08 June 2025, Sunday
Month: Jyeshtha, Shukla Paksha Trayodashi
Tithi start: 07:17 am at 08 June 2025
Tithi end: 09:35 am at 09 June 2025

Som Pradosh Vrat

Date: 23 June 2025, Monday
Month: Ashadha, Krishna Paksha Trayodashi
Tithi start: 23 June 2025 at 01:21 pm
Tithi end: 23 June 2025 at 22:09 pm

Bhauma Pradosh Vrat

Date: 8 July 2025, Tuesday
Month: Ashadha, Shukla Paksha Trayodashi
Tithi start: 07 July 2025 at 11:10 pm
Tithi end: 09 July 2025 at 00:38 am

Bhauma Pradosh Vrat

Date: 22 July 2025, Tuesday
Month: Shravan, Krishna Paksha Trayodashi
Tithi start: 22 July 2025 at 07:05 am
Tithi end: 23 July 2025 at 04:39 am 

Budha Pradosh Vrat

Date: 06 August 2025, Wednesday
Month: Shravan, Shukla Paksha Trayodashi
Tithi start: 06 August 2025 at 02:08 pm
Tithi end: 07 August 2025 at 02:27 pm

Budha Pradosh Vrat

Date: 20 August 2025, Wednesday
Month: Bhadrapada, Krishna Paksha Trayodashi
Tithi start: 20 August 2025 at 01:58 pm
Tithi end: 21 August 2025 at 12:44 pm

Shukra Pradosh Vrat

Date: 05 September 2025, Friday
Month: Bhadrapada, Shukla Paksha Trayodashi
Tithi Start: 05 September 2025 at 04:08 am
Tithi End: 06 September 2025 at 03:12 am

Shukra Pradosh Vrat

Date: 19 September 2025, Friday
Month: Ashwin, Krishna Paksha Trayodashi
Tithi Start: 18 September 2025 at 11:24 pm
Tithi End: 19 September 2025 at 11:36 pm

Shani Pradosh Vrat

Date: 04 October 2025, Saturday
Month: Ashwin, Shukla Paksha Trayodashi
Tithi Start: 04 October 2025 at 05:09 pm
Tithi End: 05 October 2025 at 03:03 pm

Shani Pradosh Vrat

Date: 18 October 2025, Saturday
Month: Kartik, Krishna Paksha Trayodashi
Tithi Start: 18 October 2025 at 12:18 pm
Tithi End: 19 October 2025 at 01:51 pm

Som Pradosh Vrat

Date: 03 November 2025, Monday
Month: Kartik, Shukla Paksha Trayodashi
Tithi start: 03 November 2025 at 05:07 am
Tithi end: 04 November 2025 at 02:05 am

Som Pradosh Vrat

Date: 17 November 2025, Monday
Month: Margashirsha, Krishna Paksha Trayodashi
Tithi start: 17 November 2025 at 04:47 am
Tithi end: 18 November 2025 at 07:12 am

Bhauma Pradosh Vrat

Date: 02 December 2025, Tuesday
Month: Margashirsha, Shukla Paksha Trayodashi
Tithi Start: 02 December 2025 at 03:57 pm
Tithi End: 03 December 2025 at 12:25 pm

Budha Pradosh Vrat

Date: 17 December 2025, Wednesday
Month: Paush, Krishna Paksha Trayodashi
Tithi Start: 16 December 2025 at 11:57 pm
Tithi End: 18 December 2025 at 02:32 am