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Pradosh is an auspicious occasion to perform Shiva Pujan. In December 2018, Pradosh vrat dates are: December 9 & December 23.
December 9, 2019 – Pradosh Vrat (Monday): Som Pradosh
Pradosh of December 9 falls in Shukla Paksha in Margashirsha Month as per Telugu, Kannada, Gujarati & Marathi calendars and North Indian Hindi calendars.
As this Pradosh vrata falls on Monday (Somvar), Chandra Graha pradosha puja (Chandra Graha Shanti) is observed. In some places, Chandra graha shanti pujas are also observed along with Pradosha kaala Shiva Puja.
December 23, 2019 – Pradosh Vrat (Monday): Som Pradosha Vrata
Pradosh of December 23 falls in Krishna Paksha in Margashirsha Month as per Telugu, Kannada, Gujarati & Marathi calendars and Poush Month in North Indian Hindi calendars.
As this Pradosh vrata falls on Monday (Somvar), Chandra Graha pradosha puja (Chandra Graha Shanti) is observed. In some places, Chandra graha shanti pujas are also observed along with Pradosha kaala Shiva Puja.
Pradosha Kaala Shiva Puja time is between 4.30 to 6 in the evening. Pradosha Ashtakam is a popular prayer chanted during Pradosh Vrat.