Pradosh Vrat is a highly sacred and rewarding fast observed in Hinduism. This vrat (fast) is observed on the Trayodashi Tithi (13th day) of both Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) and Krishna Paksha (waning moon) every lunar month. On this day, devotees worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati with great devotion. It is believed that observing this fast brings peace, prosperity, and divine blessings into one’s life. Donating food or wealth to the needy on this day is considered especially auspicious.
Pradosh Vrat April 2025: Date and Auspicious Timing
According to the Hindu Panchang, the Trayodashi Tithi of Chaitra month’s Shukla Paksha will begin on:
👉 April 9, 2025 at 10:55 PM
👉 It will end on April 11, 2025 at 01:00 AM
Based on this, Pradosh Vrat will be observed on April 10, 2025 (Thursday).
📿 Auspicious Puja Timing:
April 10, 2025 – From 6:44 PM to 8:59 PM
Step-by-Step Pradosh Vrat Puja Vidhi (Ritual Method)
- Wake up early, take a bath, wear clean clothes, and take the vow (sankalp) of the fast.
- Offer water to Lord Surya (Sun God) with a copper pot.
- Perform Abhishek (ritual bath) of the Shiva Lingam using Panchamrit (a mix of milk, curd, ghee, honey, and Gangajal).
- Offer Bilva (Bel) leaves, Datura flowers, Kaner flowers, Chandan (sandalwood paste), incense, and lamps to Lord Shiva.
- Recite the Shiva Chalisa or Rudrashtak and perform Aarti.
- Offer fruits and white sweets (like peda) as bhog (offering).
- Distribute prasad among family members and devotees.
- Donate food, clothes, or money to the poor, Brahmins, or in a temple as part of your vrat completion.
🕉 Special Belief:
Observing Pradosh Vrat with devotion brings Lord Shiva’s blessings. It helps eliminate poverty, diseases, and obstacles from life.
Pradosh Vrat 2025 – Complete Puja Samagri (Material) List
Here is the list of items you’ll need for the puja:
- Akshat (uncooked rice)
- Kalava (sacred red-yellow thread)
- Milk
- Curd
- Ghee
- Honey
- Gangajal (holy water) & clean water
- Bilva (Bel) leaves
- Datura flowers
- Kaner flowers
- White sweets (e.g., peda)
- Incense sticks, diya (lamp)
- Bhasma (holy ash)
- Bhang (hemp leaves – optional)
- Fruits (banana, coconut, etc.)
- Asan (sitting mat)
- Shankh (conch shell)
- Shiva Chalisa / Rudrashtak book
Pradosh Vrat is not just a ritual; it is an act of devotion, discipline, and charity. Observing this vrat with full faith on April 10, 2025, will help you receive the divine blessings of Lord Shiva, bringing happiness, prosperity, and peace into your life. Make sure to perform the rituals properly and do charity as per your capacity.