Pradosham or Pradosh vratham is an auspicious vrata dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is observed on the thirteenth day of both fortnights (Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha) in Hindu calendar.
Shivalinga puja at Pradosha Kaala time and observance of fasting are the main rituals of Pradosham day.
In all Pradosha vratas, Shani Pradosha and Soma Pradosham are the important days. Pradosham which falls on Shanivara (Saturday) is Shani Pradosh and on Somavara (Monday) is Soma Pradosham. Bhauma Pradosham which falls on Bhaumavara (Tuesday) is also considered auspicious.
Two Soma Pradosha Vrata, Four Shani Pradosha Vrata and Five Bhauma Pradosha will be observed on 2024.
Tuesday, 9 January 2024 – Bhaum Pradosh Vrat, Krishna Paksha Trayodashi Pradosham
Tuesday, 23 January 2024 – Bhaum Pradosh Vrat, Shukla Paksha Trayodashi Pradosham in Poush Maas
Wednesday, 7 February 2024 – Budha Pradosh Vrat, Krishna Paksha Trayodashi Pradosham
Wednesday, 21 February 2024 – Budha Pradosh Vrat, Shukla Paksha Trayodashi Pradosham in Magh Maas
Friday, 8 March 2024 – Shukra Pradosh Vrat, Krishna Paksha Trayodashi Pradosham
Friday, 22 March 2024 – Shukra Pradosh Vrat, Shukla Paksha Trayodashi Pradosham in Falgun Maas
Saturday, 6 April 2024 – Shani Pradosh Vrat, Krishna Paksha Trayodashi Pradosham
Sunday, 21 April 2024 – Ravi Pradosh Vrat (Bhanu Pradosh), Shukla Paksha Trayodashi Pradosham in Chaitra Maas
Sunday, 5 May 2024 – Ravi Pradosh Vrat (Bhanu Pradosh), Krishna Paksha Trayodashi Pradosham
Monday, 20 May 2024 – Som Pradosh Vrat, Shukla Paksha Trayodashi Pradosham in Vaishakh Maas
Tuesday, 4 June 2024 – Bhaum Pradosh Vrat, Krishna Paksha Trayodashi Pradosham
Wednesday, 19 June 2024 – Budha Pradosh Vrat, Shukla Paksha Trayodashi Pradosham in Jyeshta Maas
Wednesday, 3 July 2024 – Budha Pradosh Vrat, Krishna Paksha Trayodashi Pradosham
Friday, 19 July 2024 – Shukra Pradosh Vrat, Shukla Paksha Trayodashi Pradosham in Ashada Maas
Thursday, 1 August 2024 – Brihaspati Pradosh Vrat, Krishna Paksha Trayodashi Pradosham
Saturday, 17 August 2024 – Shani Pradosh Vrat, Shukla Paksha Trayodashi Pradosham in Shravan Maas
Saturday, 31 August 2024 – Shani Pradosh Vrat, Krishna Paksha Trayodashi Pradosham
Sunday, 15 September 2024 – Ravi Pradosh Vrat (Bhanu Pradosh), Shukla Paksha Trayodashi Pradosham in Bhadrapada Maas
Monday, 30 September 2024 – Som Pradosh Vrat, Krishna Paksha Trayodashi Pradosham
Tuesday, 15 October 2024 – Bhaum Pradosh Vrat, Shukla Paksha Trayodashi Pradosham in Ashwin Maas
Tuesday, 29 October 2024 – Bhaum Pradosh Vrat, Krishna Paksha Trayodashi Pradosham
Wednesday, 13 November 2024 – Budha Pradosh Vrat, Shukla Paksha Trayodashi Pradosham in Kartik Maas
Thursday, 28 November 2024 – Brihaspati Pradosh Vrat, Krishna Paksha Trayodashi Pradosham
Friday, 13 December 2024 – Shukra Pradosh Vrat, Shukla Paksha Trayodashi Pradosham in Margashirsha Maas
Saturday, 28 December 2024 – Shani Pradosh Vrat, Krishna Paksha Trayodashi Pradosham