Mumbai: In Hinduism, Pradosh Vrat holds a very special place. It is observed on the Trayodashi Tithi of both Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha every month. Devotees keep this fast to please Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
It is believed that observing Pradosh Vrat destroys sins, removes obstacles, and brings happiness, prosperity, and good health. This year’s last Pradosh Vrat is considered even more auspicious because of a rare celestial coincidence, which makes the vrat highly significant.
According to the Vedic Panchang, the Trayodashi Tithi of Ashwin Shukla Paksha will begin on 4 October 2025 at 5:09 PM and end on 5 October 2025 at 3:03 PM.
As per Udaya Tithi, the vrat will be kept on Saturday, 4 October 2025.
Since it falls on a Saturday, it will be observed as Shani Pradosh Vrat.
The most auspicious time for Pradosh Puja is during Pradosh Kaal, which begins after sunset.
On this day, Pradosh Kaal will be from 5:29 PM to 7:55 PM.
Worshipping Lord Shiva during this time is said to bring maximum benefits.
Wake up early, take a bath, and wear clean clothes.
Take water in your hand and resolve to observe the fast.
Follow a fruit-only or light fast throughout the day.
Purify the puja area with Gangajal.
Place an idol or Shivling of Lord Shiva on a clean platform.
Keep idols of Maa Parvati, Lord Ganesha, Kartikeya, and Nandi Alongside.
Begin the worship during pradosh kaal.
Perform jalabhishek on shivling.
Offer milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar for Panchamrit Abhishek.
Offer Belpatra, Datura, Shami leaves, and flowers.
Present fruits or sweets as bhog.
Recite Shiv Chalisa, Rudrashtak, and Pradosh Vrat Katha.
Perform aarti of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati.
Pray sincerely for the fulfilment of wishes and removal of obstacles.
After evening puja, you may consume fruits.
The fast should be formally broken the next day after sunrise with prayers.
Pradosh literally means the time after sunset. Scriptures say this is when Lord Shiva performs his divine dance on Mount Kailash. Worship during this time removes negativity and grants peace, prosperity, and happiness.
Observing Pradosh Vrat blesses devotees with wealth, health, marital harmony, and children’s wellbeing. It is also believed to free a person from past sins and difficulties in life.
