Pradosham Dates 2027

‘Pradosham’ means the removal of sins. This occasion is dedicated to Lord Shiva, who removes our bad karma and Goddess Parvati. During this auspicious day, the Lord’s divine vehicle ‘Nandi’ is also worshipped. Devotees perform Archana, Abishekam, and Pooja to both Lord Shiva and Nandi on Pradosham.  

Pradosh Vrat is a sacred fast observed bi-monthly in Hinduism. Pradosham is observed on the 13th day of the lunar fortnight. Observing Pradosh Vrat bestows courage, victory and removes fear. ‘Soma Pradosham’ falls on Monday, whereas ‘Bhauma Pradosham’ and ‘Shani Pradosham’ fall on Tuesday and Saturday. Soma and Shani Pradosham are considered highly auspicious.

Significance of Pradosh Vrat

All devotees, especially women, consider Pradosh Vrat highly auspicious and observe it on the thirteenth day of every month. Worshipping Lord Shiva on the evening of Pradosham destroys sorrows, poverty, and diseases and bestows happiness, progeny, prosperity, good health and longevity. Devotees observe Pradosh Vrat to attain mental peace and freedom from sins.

Pradosh Vrat is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is observed on the thirteenth day of both the bright and dark fortnights of every month. Observing this fast bestows Lord Shiva’s blessings, happiness, peace, and prosperity into one's life.

When following Pradosh Vrat with complete dedication and devotion, Lord Shiva fulfils all desires and wishes of his devotees.

Story of Pradosh Vrat

According to legend, once Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati decided to test the devotion of their devotees. So, they chose a poor Brahmin couple and made them their devotees. Though the Brahmin couple were very poor, they were honest. Seeing their poverty, Lord Shiva advised the couple to observe Pradosh Vrat to alleviate their poverty. As advised, the Brahmin couple started observing the Pradosh Vrat and worshipping Lord Shiva. Pleased with their faith and devotion, Lord Shiva alleviated their poverty.

Since then, people have observed Pradosh Vrat to seek peace, happiness, prosperity, and longevity. This is also observed to attain liberation and salvation.

On Pradosh Vrat, devotees offer Bhilva leaves to Lord Shiva and worship him devotedly. They observe the fast and steadfastly praise and worship Lord Shiva.

How to Observe Pradosh Vrat

The following benefits are certain when one observes Pradosh Vrat dedicatedly. 

• Chant the Shiva Mantra ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ and hymns throughout the day.
• Perform Abhishekam to Shiva Linga with milk, honey and water.
• Perform the Pooja by offering Bilva leaves, flowers, and fruits to Lord Shiva.
• Worship Ganesha, Muruga, Parvati and Nandi along with Shiva.
• Light lamps to worship the deities.
• Place a Kalash filled with clear water on a clean cloth.
• Put Mango leaves inside the Kalash.
• Cover the Kalash with Darbha grass.
• Place a lotus over the Kalash.
• Distribute sacred ash to all around you.
• Offer a piece of cloth and a portrait of Lord Shiva to a priest or Brahmin and conclude the Pradosh Vrat.
• Chanting the ‘Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra’ 108 times during the Pradosh Vrat bestows mental clarity and prosperity.

Here is a comprehensive list of Pradosham 2027 Vrat dates.

• (K) – Krishna Paksha Pradosh Vrat
• (S) – Shukla Paksha Pradosh Vrat
• Soma Pradosh Vrat – Pradosh Vrat that falls on Monday.
• Bhauma Pradosh Vrat – Pradosh Vrat that falls on Tuesday.
• Shani Pradosh Vrat – Pradosh Vrat that falls on Saturday.