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
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Devotees perform Vinayaka Chaturthi puja during Madhyana (afternoon) and read the Vrat Katha, which happens to be an integral part of the ritual. Read on to know the legend associated with this festival. Pic credit: istockphoto. Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat Katha: Know the tale associated with this festival
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Devotees of Lord Ganesha observe a fast on the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha as well as Shukla Paksha
The Shukla Paksha Vrat is referred to as Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat
On this day, devotees observe a day-long fast and perform puja during Madhyana (noon)
Devotees of Lord Ganesha observe a fast on the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the Moon) as well as Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the Moon) every month. The Krishna Paksha Chaturthi Vrat is referred to as Sankashti or Sankat Chaturthi (which means deliverance from troubles/hurdles). And the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi Vrat is observed t