Shani Pradosh or Sani Pradosha vrata is observed on Trayodashi tithi or the 13th day in Shukla Paksha or Krishna Paksha in a Hindu month which falls on Shanivar or Saturday. You can get the Pradosham pooja dates for 2010 here. Any Pradosha puja is performed by devotees during or after Suryasthamaya or sunset. The main purpose of Sani Pradosha vrat is to pacify the bad effects of Lord Shani who is also known as one of the most powerful and effective Navagraha or nine celestial Gods.
Shani Pradosh 2010 dates – Sani Pradosha vratham in 2010:
- March 13, 2010 – Chaitra Krishna Pradosh / Falguna Krishna Paksha Pradosham
- March 27, 2010 – Chaitra Shukla Pradosh
- August 7, 2010 – Shravan Krishna Pradosh / Ashad Krishna Paksha Pradosha Pooja
- August 21, 2010 – Shravana Shukla Pradosha vrata
- December 18, 2010 – Poush Krishna Pradosh vrat / Margasira Krishna paksha pradosha pooja

