Festival date logic
Pradosh Vrat
प्रदोष व्रत
Bi-monthly fasting for Lord Shiva on the 13th tithi.
Direct answer
Pradosh Vrat date rule
Pradosh Vrat is a recurring Hindu observance calculated from its Panchang rule. Samvat explains the tithi, significance, and date logic.
Gregorian date
Recurring every lunar monthHindu date
Trayodashi, both Shukla and Krishna pakshaObservance moment
the relevant Panchang moment for the observanceWhy this date?
Occurs twice monthly on the 13th tithi (Trayodashi) of both fortnights. The twilight period (Pradosha) on this day is considered especially sacred for Shiva worship.
Read the calculation methodologyPradosh Vrat tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
tithiFestival type
fastingCommon observance
fastingSignificance
Twilight worship of Shiva removes sins and grants wishes.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Common questions
How is Pradosh Vrat dated?
Pradosh Vrat is a recurring Hindu observance calculated from its Panchang rule. Samvat explains the tithi, significance, and date logic.
What is the tithi for Pradosh Vrat?
The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Trayodashi, both Shukla and Krishna paksha. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Pradosh Vrat.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.