2025 Pradosh Dates, Vrat Timings & City-wise Significance (India-Wide)
Complete 2025 Pradosh dates and timings: Pradosh or Pradosh Vrat is a sacred Hindu fasting ritual observed to seek the divine blessings of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati. Falling on Trayodashi Tithi (13th Lunar Day) during both Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha, Pradosham is considered highly auspicious for Shiva Puja, Rudrabhishek, and spiritual upliftment.
In 2025, devotees across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and other Indian cities will observe 24 Pradosham fasts. This blog offers the complete 2025 Pradosh Vrat dates and timings, classification by weekday, and rules to follow for Pradosh Puja.
Full List of 2025 Pradosh Dates (Shani, Soma, Bhauma, etc.)
Below is a month-wise list of all Pradosham dates for 2025 along with exact Pradosh Kaal timings (based on New Delhi sunset). Please refer to local Panchangam or panditjionway.com for city-specific timing.
2025 Pradosham Vrat Dates (Vikram Samvat 2081 – 2082)
| Date | Day | Type | Pradosham Time | Duration | Trayodashi Tithi | Tithi Begins | Tithi Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11 | Saturday | Shani Pradosh | 05:43 PM – 08:26 PM | 02h 42m | Pausha Shukla Trayodashi | 08:21 AM, Jan 11 | 06:33 AM, Jan 12 |
| Jan 27 | Monday | Soma Pradosh | 05:56 PM – 08:34 PM | 02h 38m | Magha Krishna Trayodashi | 08:54 PM, Jan 26 | 08:34 PM, Jan 27 |
| Feb 9 | Sunday | Ravi Pradosh | 07:25 PM – 08:42 PM | 01h 17m | Magha Shukla Trayodashi | 07:25 PM, Feb 09 | 06:57 PM, Feb 10 |
| Feb 25 | Tuesday | Bhauma Pradosh | 06:18 PM – 08:49 PM | 02h 30m | Phalguna Krishna Trayodashi | 12:47 PM, Feb 25 | 11:08 AM, Feb 26 |
| Mar 11 | Tuesday | Bhauma Pradosh | 06:27 PM – 08:53 PM | 02h 25m | Phalguna Shukla Trayodashi | 08:13 AM, Mar 11 | 09:11 AM, Mar 12 |
| Mar 27 | Thursday | Guru Pradosh | 06:36 PM – 08:56 PM | 02h 20m | Chaitra Krishna Trayodashi | 01:42 AM, Mar 27 | 11:03 PM, Mar 27 |
| Apr 10 | Thursday | Guru Pradosh | 06:44 PM – 08:59 PM | 02h 15m | Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi | 10:55 PM, Apr 09 | 01:00 AM, Apr 11 |
| Apr 25 | Friday | Shukra Pradosh | 06:53 PM – 09:03 PM | 02h 10m | Vaishakha Krishna Trayodashi | 11:44 AM, Apr 25 | 08:27 AM, Apr 26 |
| May 9 | Friday | Shukra Pradosh | 07:01 PM – 09:08 PM | 02h 06m | Vaishakha Shukla Trayodashi | 02:56 PM, May 09 | 05:29 PM, May 10 |
| May 24 | Saturday | Shani Pradosh | 07:20 PM – 09:13 PM | 01h 54m | Jyeshtha Krishna Trayodashi | 07:20 PM, May 24 | 03:51 PM, May 25 |
| Jun 8 | Sunday | Ravi Pradosh | 07:18 PM – 09:19 PM | 02h 01m | Jyeshtha Shukla Trayodashi | 07:17 AM, Jun 08 | 09:35 AM, Jun 09 |
| Jun 23 | Monday | Soma Pradosh | 07:22 PM – 09:23 PM | 02h 00m | Ashadha Krishna Trayodashi | 01:21 AM, Jun 23 | 10:09 PM, Jun 23 |
| Jul 8 | Tuesday | Bhauma Pradosh | 07:23 PM – 09:24 PM | 02h 02m | Ashadha Shukla Trayodashi | 11:10 PM, Jul 07 | 12:38 AM, Jul 09 |
| Jul 22 | Tuesday | Bhauma Pradosh | 07:18 PM – 09:22 PM | 02h 04m | Shravana Krishna Trayodashi | 07:05 AM, Jul 22 | 04:39 AM, Jul 23 |
| Aug 6 | Wednesday | Budha Pradosh | 07:08 PM – 09:16 PM | 02h 08m | Shravana Shukla Trayodashi | 02:08 PM, Aug 06 | 02:27 PM, Aug 07 |
| Aug 20 | Wednesday | Budha Pradosh | 06:56 PM – 09:07 PM | 02h 12m | Bhadrapada Krishna Trayodashi | 01:58 PM, Aug 20 | 12:44 PM, Aug 21 |
| Sep 5 | Friday | Shukra Pradosh | 06:38 PM – 08:55 PM | 02h 17m | Bhadrapada Shukla Trayodashi | 04:08 AM, Sep 05 | 03:12 AM, Sep 06 |
| Sep 19 | Friday | Shukra Pradosh | 06:21 PM – 08:43 PM | 02h 21m | Ashwina Krishna Trayodashi | 11:24 PM, Sep 18 | 11:36 PM, Sep 19 |
| Oct 4 | Saturday | Shani Pradosh | 06:03 PM – 08:30 PM | 02h 27m | Ashwina Shukla Trayodashi | 05:09 PM, Oct 04 | 03:03 PM, Oct 05 |
| Oct 18 | Saturday | Shani Pradosh | 05:48 PM – 08:20 PM | 02h 31m | Kartika Krishna Trayodashi | 12:18 PM, Oct 18 | 01:51 PM, Oct 19 |
| Nov 3 | Monday | Soma Pradosh | 05:34 PM – 08:11 PM | 02h 36m | Kartika Shukla Trayodashi | 05:07 AM, Nov 03 | 02:05 AM, Nov 04 |
| Nov 17 | Monday | Soma Pradosh | 05:27 PM – 08:07 PM | 02h 40m | Margashirsha Krishna Trayodashi | 04:47 AM, Nov 17 | 07:12 AM, Nov 18 |
| Dec 2 | Tuesday | Bhauma Pradosh | 05:24 PM – 08:07 PM | 02h 43m | Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi | 03:57 PM, Dec 02 | 12:25 PM, Dec 03 |
| Dec 17 | Wednesday | Budha Pradosh | 05:27 PM – 08:11 PM | 02h 44m | Pausha Krishna Trayodashi | 11:57 PM, Dec 16 | 02:32 AM, Dec 18 |
Note: All timings are based on local time in New Delhi, India with DST adjustment (if applicable). Panchang days start and end with sunrise.
What Is Pradosh Vrat & Why Is It Observed?
Pradosh Vrat is a bi-monthly fast observed on Trayodashi Tithi during the Pradosh Kaal—the time just after sunset. This period is believed to be when Lord Shiva performs his Tandava Nritya on Mount Kailash. Devotees fast, chant mantras, and perform Shiva Abhishekam during this sacred time.
Special Types of Pradosham
- Soma Pradosh – Falls on Monday
- Bhauma Pradosh – Falls on Tuesday
- Shani Pradosh – Falls on Saturday
- Budha Pradosh, Guru Pradosh, Shukra Pradosh – On respective weekdays
Each Pradosh Vrat has unique significance and is highly auspicious for resolving Karma Doshas, gaining mental peace, and fulfilling spiritual desires.
Importance of Pradosham Based on Location
Many devotees are unaware that Pradosh Vrat is location-dependent. Because the sunset time varies by location, Trayodashi may or may not prevail during the Pradosham window. Therefore, fasting and puja should be observed only when Trayodashi coincides with Pradosh Kaal.
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Pradosham Vrat Puja Vidhi (How to Perform)
- Wake up early, bathe and wear clean clothes.
- Maintain Upvaas (fasting) until evening.
- Clean the puja place and install a Shiva Lingam or picture of Lord Shiva-Parvati.
- During Pradosh Kaal, perform Shiva Abhishekam with:
- Milk, water, curd, honey, ghee, sugar
- Bilva leaves and flowers
- Chant:
- “Om Namah Shivaya”
- Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
- Offer fruits, sweets, incense, deepam (lamp), and Arghya.
- Read or listen to Shiva Purana or Pradosh Vrat Katha.
Top Indian Cities That Celebrate Pradosham Grandly
- Kashi (Varanasi) – Known for Maha Shivaratri and daily Ganga Aarti
- Ujjain (Mahakaleshwar Temple) – Bhasma Aarti during Pradosh is divine
- Chidambaram & Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu) – Traditional Shaivite strongholds
- Bangalore & Hyderabad – Strong devotion in South India with temple celebrations
- Mumbai & Pune – Shiva devotees flock to Babulnath and Bhimashankar temples
Tips for Observing Pradosh Vrat in 2025
- Always check city-wise sunset time.
- Avoid onion, garlic, and tamasic food on this day.
- Ideal to perform Laghu Rudrabhishek or Maha Rudrabhishek.
- Fast can be partial (fruits only) or nirjala (without food/water).
- Recite Shiva Chalisa, Lingashtakam, and Shiv Tandav Stotram.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Pradosham Vrat and why is it observed?
Pradosham Vrat, also known as Pradosh Vrat or Pradosham, is a highly auspicious Hindu fasting observed to seek blessings from Lord Shiva. It is celebrated on the Trayodashi Tithi (13th day) of both Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha every month. Devotees believe observing this vrat removes sins, grants peace, and fulfills desires.
When is the next Pradosham Vrat in 2025?
The next Pradosham Vrat in 2025 will be on January 11, 2025 (Saturday) – Shani Pradosh. The Pradosh Kaal timing will be from 05:43 PM to 08:26 PM as per New Delhi Panchang.
How many Pradosham Vrats are there in 2025?
There are 24 Pradosham Vrat dates in the year 2025, falling on both Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha Trayodashi. These include Shani Pradosh, Soma Pradosh, Bhauma Pradosh, Guru Pradosh, Budha Pradosh, and Shukra Pradosh, depending on the weekday.
What are the different types of Pradosham Vrats?
Pradosham Vrat types are based on the weekday it falls on:
- Soma Pradosh – Monday
- Bhauma Pradosh – Tuesday
- Budha Pradosh – Wednesday
- Guru Pradosh – Thursday
- Shukra Pradosh – Friday
- Shani Pradosh – Saturday
- Ravi Pradosh – Sunday
Each day has its unique significance in worshiping Lord Shiva and Parvati.
What is the ideal time for Shiva Puja on Pradosham?
The most auspicious time for Shiva Puja on Pradosham is during Pradosh Kaal, which starts just after sunset and lasts for approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes. This is when Trayodashi Tithi must overlap with Pradosh Kaal.
How to observe Pradosham Vrat?
To observe Pradosham Vrat:
- Fast from sunrise to Pradosh Kaal.
- Take a holy bath in the evening before sunset.
- Offer water, Bilva leaves, and milk to Lord Shiva.
- Chant Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra or Om Namah Shivaya.
- Perform Shiva Abhishekam during Pradosh Kaal.
Is Pradosham Vrat observed differently in North and South India?
Yes. While both regions observe Pradosh on Trayodashi, South India calls it Pradosham and North India often refers to it as Pradosh Vrat. The rituals are similar, but the calculation of timings may differ slightly based on local Panchang and sunset times.
Why does Pradosham Vrat date differ by city or location?
Pradosham Vrat depends on local sunset timing and Trayodashi Tithi. Since sunset time varies by city, the Pradosh Kaal also changes. Hence, the fasting date may differ even within the same state. It’s best to follow location-based Panchangam or trusted sources like PanditjiOnWay.com for accurate timing.
Can women observe Pradosham Vrat?
Yes, both men and women can observe Pradosham Vrat. It is especially beneficial for those seeking health, prosperity, marital harmony, and spiritual growth.
Where can I get location-wise Pradosham dates for 2025?
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Conclusion
Observing Pradosham Vrat in 2025 is a path to spiritual transformation, prosperity, and peace. From Shani Pradosh to Soma Pradosham, every date has special blessings of Lord Shiva. Mark your calendar with the above dates and perform Shiva Puja during Pradosh Kaal for maximum benefits.
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