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Pradosh Vrat 2022

23 occurrences in 2022 • Chens-sur-Léman • Deity: Shiva and Parvati

Ekadashi Amavasya Purnima Pradosh Vrat Sankashti Chaturthi

All Occurrences — 23 Pradosh Vrat occurrences in 2022

# Date Day Paksha Tithi Ends Pradosh Kaal Name
1 15 Jan 2022 Saturday Shukla — 04:29 PM – 05:59 PM Shani Pradosh (Saturday)
2 30 Jan 2022 Sunday Krishna — 04:51 PM – 06:21 PM Ravi Pradosh (Sunday)
3 14 Feb 2022 Monday Shukla — 05:13 PM – 06:43 PM Som Pradosh (Monday)
4 28 Feb 2022 Monday Krishna — 05:34 PM – 07:04 PM Som Pradosh (Monday)
5 15 Mar 2022 Tuesday Shukla — 05:55 PM – 07:25 PM Bhauma Pradosh (Tuesday)
6 29 Mar 2022 Tuesday Krishna — 06:14 PM – 07:44 PM Bhauma Pradosh (Tuesday)
7 14 Apr 2022 Thursday Shukla — 06:35 PM – 08:05 PM Guru Pradosh (Thursday)
8 28 Apr 2022 Thursday Krishna — 06:54 PM – 08:24 PM Guru Pradosh (Thursday)
9 27 May 2022 Friday Krishna — 07:29 PM – 08:59 PM Bhrigu / Shukra Pradosh (Friday)
10 12 Jun 2022 Sunday Shukla — 07:42 PM – 09:12 PM Ravi Pradosh (Sunday)
11 26 Jun 2022 Sunday Krishna — 07:46 PM – 09:16 PM Ravi Pradosh (Sunday)
12 11 Jul 2022 Monday Shukla — 07:41 PM – 09:11 PM Som Pradosh (Monday)
13 25 Jul 2022 Monday Krishna — 07:29 PM – 08:59 PM Som Pradosh (Monday)
14 26 Jul 2022 Tuesday Krishna — 07:28 PM – 08:58 PM Bhauma Pradosh (Tuesday)
15 24 Aug 2022 Wednesday Krishna — 06:44 PM – 08:14 PM Saumya / Budha Pradosh (Wednesday)
16 08 Sep 2022 Thursday Shukla — 06:16 PM – 07:46 PM Guru Pradosh (Thursday)
17 23 Sep 2022 Friday Krishna — 05:46 PM – 07:16 PM Bhrigu / Shukra Pradosh (Friday)
18 07 Oct 2022 Friday Shukla — 05:19 PM – 06:49 PM Bhrigu / Shukra Pradosh (Friday)
19 23 Oct 2022 Sunday Krishna — 04:50 PM – 06:20 PM Ravi Pradosh (Sunday)
20 06 Nov 2022 Sunday Shukla — 04:28 PM – 05:58 PM Ravi Pradosh (Sunday)
21 21 Nov 2022 Monday Krishna — 04:11 PM – 05:41 PM Som Pradosh (Monday)
22 05 Dec 2022 Monday Shukla — 04:04 PM – 05:34 PM Som Pradosh (Monday)
23 21 Dec 2022 Wednesday Krishna — 04:05 PM – 05:35 PM Saumya / Budha Pradosh (Wednesday)
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What is Pradosh Vrat? प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th tithi (Trayodashi) of both Shukla and Krishna Paksha — sacred to Lord Shiva. Worship is done during Pradosh Kaal — the twilight period spanning ~90 minutes around sunset. Each Pradosh Vrat is named after the day of the week on which it falls, with each day giving distinct benefits.

प्रदोष व्रत त्रयोदशी तिथि (शुक्ल और कृष्ण दोनों पक्ष में) को रखा जाता है। यह भगवान शिव को समर्पित है — पूजा प्रदोष काल (सूर्यास्त के समय) में होती है।

Deity
Shiva and Parvati
शिव-पार्वती
Tithi
Tithi 13
Occurrence
Both Pakshas (24 per year)

Vrat Vidhi (Procedure) व्रत विधि

The traditional step-by-step procedure for observing Pradosh Vrat, drawn from classical Vedic sources.

1

Day Fast

Observe full-day fast or one-meal-only fast. No grains, beans, onion, garlic, meat. Fruits, milk, water permitted.

2

Pradosh Kaal Bath

About 1.5 hours before sunset, take a clean bath. Wear white or red clothes. Apply bhasma (sacred ash) or sandalwood tilak. Pradosh Kaal is the 90-minute window straddling sunset (45 mins before to 45 mins after sunrise per shastra; some traditions extend to 3 hours).

3

Shiva Puja in Pradosh Kaal

Setup Shivlinga (or photo of Shiva-Parvati). Offer water/milk abhishek (rudra-abhishek if available). Bel patra (3 leaves), white flowers, dhatura, bhasma, dhoop, deepak. Recite Mahamrityunjaya, Shiv Tandav Stotram, or Shiv Chalisa. Read the Pradosh Vrat Katha.

4

Aarti and Prasad

Perform Shiv aarti. Offer naivedya (food offering): kheer, fruits, dry fruits. Distribute prasad after aarti.

5

Parana

After Pradosh Kaal completes (post-sunset), break the fast with the prasad. Some keep continued fast till next morning. No alcohol, no meat that night.

Mantras मंत्र

Sacred mantras to chant during Pradosh Vrat for maximum spiritual benefit. Recite with devotion and proper pronunciation.

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्। उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti-vardhanam. Urvarukamiva Bandhanaan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritaat.
Meaning: We worship the three-eyed Lord, fragrant and nourishing. May He liberate us from death's bondage as a cucumber from its stem — for immortality, not death.
Japa: 108 times during Pradosh Kaal
Panchakshari Mantra
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
Meaning: Salutations to Lord Shiva
Japa: 1008 or 108 times on rudraksha mala
Pradosh Stuti
जय देव जगन्नाथ जय शंकर शाश्वत। जय सर्वसुराध्यक्ष जय सर्वसुरार्चित॥
Jaya Deva Jagannatha Jaya Shankara Shashvat. Jaya Sarvasura-dhyaksha Jaya Sarvasura-archita.
Meaning: Victory to the Lord of the universe, the eternal Shankara, chief of all gods, worshipped by all gods.
Japa: Read once during Pradosh puja

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pradosh Kaal?

Pradosh Kaal is the 90-minute twilight window straddling sunset — the most sacred time for Shiva worship. Per shastra it is 45 minutes before and 45 minutes after sunset. Some traditions extend it from 1.5 hours before to 1.5 hours after sunset. The exact time varies daily by city — calculated from local sunset.

How many Pradosh Vrat in a year?

24 Pradosh Vratas in a normal year — Trayodashi (13th) of both Shukla and Krishna Paksha each lunar month.

Which Pradosh is most powerful?

Shani Pradosh (Saturday) and Som Pradosh (Monday) are considered most powerful. Shani Pradosh for those with Sade Sati or seeking sons; Som Pradosh for general Shiva blessings, marital harmony, and mental peace.

Can women observe Pradosh Vrat during periods?

Vedic shastra advises avoiding direct puja during menstruation. Mansik vrat (mental observance with naam-japa, meditation, and saatvik food) is recommended. Resume full puja on the next Pradosh once cycle ends.

What food can be eaten on Pradosh Vrat?

Fasting traditions vary: some keep nirjala (no water), some take fruits and milk only, others one satvik meal. After Pradosh Kaal puja, prasad (kheer, fruits, milk) is taken. No grains, beans, lentils, or rajasic-tamasic foods.

Difference between Pradosh and Shivratri?

Pradosh Vrat is monthly (24/year on Trayodashi), worship in Pradosh Kaal (sunset window). Maha Shivratri is once a year (Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi), worship through the night with 4 prahars. Pradosh is shorter; Shivratri is the climax.

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