Pradosh Vrat 2027
All 25 Pradosh Vrat dates for 2027. Observed on Trayodashi Tithi at dusk. Dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
🗓️ All Pradosh Vrat Dates — 2027
🔱 What is Pradosh Vrat?
Pradosh Vrat (प्रदोष व्रत) is a sacred fast observed on the 13th lunar day (Trayodashi Tithi) of both Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha — twice every month. The fast is observed during Pradosh Kaal, the 1.5-hour twilight window around sunset, which is considered the most spiritually charged time for Shiva worship.
All sins are said to be destroyed and all sincere wishes granted to devotees who observe this vrat with faith. In 2027, there are 25 Pradosh Vrats.
✨ Benefits of Pradosh Vrat
- Removes past karmic burdens and accumulated sins
- Helps overcome major life obstacles and challenges
- Improves financial stability and emotional wellbeing
- Supports physical health and longevity
- Deepens spiritual connection with Lord Shiva
- Grants fulfilment of sincere heartfelt wishes
🪔 Pradosh Vrat Puja Vidhi
- Wake up early, take a holy bath, take a sankalp to observe the vrat
- Observe fast (full fast or phalahar — fruits and milk)
- Visit a Shiva temple or set up a Shivalinga at home
- During Pradosh Kaal perform Shiva abhishek with milk, honey, curd and ghee
- Offer bilva (bael) leaves — trifoliate leaves are ideal
- Light sesame oil lamp and incense sticks
- Chant Om Namah Shivaya 108 times or recite Shiva Chalisa
- Listen to or read the Pradosh Vrat Katha
- Break fast the next morning after sunrise with saatvik food
📿 Powerful Mantras for Pradosh
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥
❓ Common Questions
What is Pradosh Vrat?+
Pradosh Vrat is a Hindu fast observed on Trayodashi Tithi when it overlaps with Pradosh Kaal — the twilight period around sunset. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and observed twice a month.
How many Pradosh Vrats are there in 2027?+
There are 25 Pradosh Vrats in 2027. Two Trayodashis fall in every lunar month, so a calendar year holds 24 or 25 of them.
What is Shani Pradosh and why is it special?+
Shani Pradosh is when Pradosh Vrat falls on Saturday. It is considered the most powerful Pradosh, believed to remove Saturn-related doshas, past karmas, and major life obstacles. There are 5 Shani Pradosh dates in 2027.
What is Soma Pradosh?+
Soma Pradosh falls on Monday. Observing this vrat is said to bring emotional peace, heal relationships and fulfil heartfelt desires. Monday is already sacred to Lord Shiva, making this especially auspicious.
What is Pradosh Kaal timing?+
Pradosh Kaal begins approximately 1 to 1.5 hours before sunset and lasts about 1 hour after sunset. Exact timing varies by city. This is the only time during which Pradosh puja should be performed.
Can we eat during Pradosh Vrat?+
Fruits and milk (phalahar) are permitted. Many devotees observe a complete fast until puja is completed during Pradosh Kaal. The fast is broken the next morning after sunrise.
Is Pradosh Vrat different from Ekadashi?+
Yes. Ekadashi falls on the 11th lunar day and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Pradosh Vrat falls on the 13th lunar day (Trayodashi) and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.