Updated Feb 23, 2021 | 07:43 IST Lord Shiva devotees observe a fast on the Trayodashi Tithi (thirteenth day). This vrat is known as Pradosh because a puja is performed during Pradosh Kaal (one-and-a-half-hours before and after sunset). Pradosh Vrat February 2021 date, puja time and significance
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This vrat is observed on the Trayodashi Tithi (thirteenth day) of the lunar fortnight
A puja dedicated to Lord Shiva is performed during Pradosh Kaal (one-and-a-half hours before and after sunset)
Some people observe a vrat on specific days of the month to pay obeisance to the deity they revere the most. Lord Ganesha, Lord Kartikeya, Goddess Durga and Lord Vishnu devotees keep a vrat on the Chaturthi Tithi, Sashti, Ashtami, Ekadashi Tithis, respectively. And Lord Shiva devotees observe a fast on the Trayodashi Tithi (thirteenth day). This vrat is known as Pradosh because a puja is performed during Pradosh Kaal (one-and-a-half-hours before and
A Trayodashi Tithi that concurs with Tuesday (Mangalwar) is called Bhauma Pradosh. Read on to know the Bhauma Pradosh Vrat date in January 2021, its significance and the vrat rules.