Vrat & Upasana

Pradosh Vrat (Shiva)

ShivaParvatiNandi 50 minMedium
10 steps15 mantras~26 min of recitationFull puja ~50 min

When

Trayodashi

Duration

50 min

Deity

Shiva, Parvati, Nandi

Pradosh is the twilight of Trayodashi, when Shiva is said to dance in joy on Kailash and all gods attend him. A Pradosh fast with evening abhishek is kept for removal of sins, health and Shiva's grace; Shani Pradosh is also believed to ease Shani's effects.