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What is the Significance of Pradosh Vrat?

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Do you know what is Pradosh vrat? What is the importance of this vrat? What are the puja samagris needed for this vrat? Read the blog to know the answers.

Pradosh Vrat, also known as Prasodam in some regions of the country, is performed for worshipping Lord Shiva. Pradosh vrat falls every year on the thirteenth day of the Hindu calendar that is the trayodashi tithi during both Krishna paksh and the Shukla paksh of the month. The word ‘Pradosh’ stands for the time of sunset in the evening. The duration of this vrat is three hours that include one and a half hour before the sunset and one and a half hour after the sun sets. This ritual is performed by the Hindus with all the required puja samagris to complete the vrat with perfection and devotion. Continue reading What is the Significance of Pradosh Vrat?