Pradosh vrat (प्रदोष व्रत) is coming on every month Trayodashi of Krishna and Shukla Paksha. This year the first Guru Pradosh vrat in the month of April will be observed on Thursday, January 19. and first Shukra Pradosh vrat will be come on 14 July 2023, Friday

This vrat is considered to be the best among the fasts of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. To observe Pradosh fast, We need to wake up in the morning before sunrise. One should remember the name of Lord Shiva after retiring from daily activities. All kinds of troubles are removed in the life of the one who keeps it. According to Hindu ritial, on this day Lord Shiva defeated the asuras and demons to save the gods in the earth.

If you want to remove you money related financial problems then you must observe this Shukra Pradosh Vrat in July and November 2023 (शुक्र प्रदोष व्रत तिथि 2023). By observing this fast one can be free from all kinds of diseases. This fast brings lots of joy, wealth and prosperity in life. The economic condition is strong. Get rid of debt. The old disease gets destroyed. According to the Puranas, by observing this vrat, one gets the boon of long life. You can also checkout Pradosh Vrat Dates 2023 List | Pradosham Vrat Calendar 2023.

Guru Pradosh Vrat in January, Febraury, June and October 2023 (गुरु प्रदोष व्रत तिथि 2023) is coming on every month on the day of Trayodashi of Guru Krishna Paksha. For this Pradosh Vrat, We need to do worship of Lord Shiva in the evening, around 45 minutes before sunset with the use of various flowers, red sandalwood, havan and panchamrit. An initial puja is performed in which Lord Shiva is worshiped along with Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha, Lord Kartik and Nandi. Lord Shiva’s blessings are obtained by observing fast and worshiping on this day. Check out here Guru and Shukra Pradosh Vrat Katha in Hindi with Puja Vidhi and Time details.

Guru and Shukra Pradosh Vrat 2023 Dates List (Tithi, Muhurat and Puja Time)

Guru Pradosh Vrat Date in January 2023 (Tithi and Puja Time)

• Date : 19 January, 2023, Thursday
• Pradosh Vrat Name : Guru Pradosh Vrat
• Pradosh Puja Muhurat Time : 06:04 PM to 08:37 PM
• Pradosh Vrat Tithi : Magha, Krishna Trayodashi
• Trayodashi Tithi Starts : 01:18 PM on January 19
• Trayodashi Tithi Ends : 09:59 AM on January 20

Guru Pradosh Vrat Date in February 2023 (Tithi and Puja Time)

• Date : 2 February, 2023, Thursday
• Pradosh Vrat Name : Guru Pradosh Vrat
• Pradosh Puja Muhurat Time : 06:12 PM to 08:43 PM
• Pradosh Vrat Tithi : Magha, Shukla Trayodashi
• Trayodashi Tithi Starts : 04:26 PM on February 02
• Trayodashi Tithi Ends : 06:57 PM on February 03

Guru Pradosh Vrat Date in June 2023 (Tithi and Puja Time)

• Date : 1 June 2023, Thursday
• Pradosh Vrat Name : Guru Pradosh Vrat
• Pradosh Puja Muhurat Time : 06:47 PM to 08:58 PM
• Pradosh Vrat Tithi : Jyeshtha, Shukla Trayodashi
• Trayodashi Tithi Starts : 01:39 PM on Jun 01
• Trayodashi Tithi Ends : 12:48 PM on Jun 02

• Date : 15 June 2023, Thursday
• Pradosh Vrat Name : Guru Pradosh Vrat
• Pradosh Puja Muhurat Time : 06:52 PM to 09:02 PM
• Pradosh Vrat Tithi : Ashadha, Krishna Trayodashi
• Trayodashi Tithi Starts : 08:32 AM on June 15
• Trayodashi Tithi Ends : 08:39 AM on June 16

Shukra Pradosh Vrat Date in July 2023 (Tithi and Puja Time)

• Date : 14 July 2023, Friday
• Pradosh Vrat Name : Shukra Pradosh Vrat
• Pradosh Puja Muhurat Time : 07:17 PM to 09:06 PM
• Pradosh Vrat Tithi : Shravana, Krishna Trayodashi
• Trayodashi Tithi Starts : 07:17 PM on July 14
• Trayodashi Tithi Ends : 08:32 PM on July 15

Shukra Pradosh Vrat Date in November 2023 (Tithi and Puja Time)

• Date : 10 November 2023, Friday
• Pradosh Vrat Name : Shukra Pradosh Vrat
• Pradosh Puja Muhurat Time : 05:42 PM to 08:13 PM
• Pradosh Vrat Tithi : Kartika, Krishna Trayodashi
• Trayodashi Tithi Starts : 12:35 PM on November 10
• Trayodashi Tithi Ends : 01:57 PM on November 11

• Date : 24 November 2023, Friday
• Pradosh Vrat Name : Shukra Pradosh Vrat
• Pradosh Puja Muhurat Time : 07:06 PM to 08:13 PM
• Pradosh Vrat Tithi : Kartika, Shukla Trayodashi
• Trayodashi Tithi Starts : 07:06 PM on November 24
• Trayodashi Tithi Ends : 05:22 PM on November 25

Guru Pradosh Vrat Katha in Hindi (गुरु प्रदोष व्रत की कथा हिन्दी)

If the Pradosh vrat coming on Thursday so it is called Guru Pradosh Vrat. The worship of Guru Pradosh Vrat is done between 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Apart from this, keeping the Pradosh vrat on Thursday gives the blessings of the ancestors. Guru Pradosh vrat is especially for women. Guru Pradosh Vrat is observed for marital happiness, husband happiness and good fortune.

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It is said that Pradosh fast on Friday brings good luck and happiness and prosperity in married life.

Shukra Pradosh Vrat Katha in Hindi (शुक्र प्रदोष व्रत की कथा हिन्दी)

Shukra Pradosh Vrat is doing to remember Lord Shukra Dev on Friday and by praying of Bholenath. You can really get all types of benefit in your life and get every form of blessings. Pradosh Vrat is worshiped in the evening during Pradosh Kaal. This Pradosh time is about 1 hour before sunset, which is called Pradosh Kaal. So let us tell you about the importance of Shukra Pradosh vrat katha in Hindi and the puja vidhi..

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Guru or Shukra Pradosh Vrat Puja Vidhi (गुरु – शुक्र प्रदोष व्रत पूजा की विधि)

• • Wake up early in the morning and take bath first.
  • Wear new clothes after taking bath.
  • Light a lamp in the temple of the house.
  • Do the fast for full day.
  • Abhishek of Lord Shiva with Ganga water, and Offer flowers.
  • Collect all the materials for worship.
  • Fill pure water in the Kalash or Lota.
  • After fasting for the whole day, one hour before sunset, after taking bath etc., white clothes are worn.
  • Now Rangoli is made using five colors in this mandap. (If possible).
  • Along with Bholenath, worship Goddess Parvati and Lord Ganesha on this day because Lord Ganesh is worshiped before any auspicious work.
  • Offer Bhog to Lord Shiva (Please note – only sattvik things are offered to Gog).
  • After purifying the place of worship with Gangajal or clean water, a pavilion is prepared by smearing it with cow dung.
  • Do Worship Lord Shiva.
  • Food is not taken in this fast.
  • Kusha’s seat need to worship Pradosh vrat
  • We should sit facing the north-east direction and worship Lord Shankar.
  • In worship, water should be offered to Shiva while chanting the mantra ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ of Lord Shiva.
  • After that do the aarti of Shiva.
  • Offer aarti to the people present.
  • Distribute Prasad to everyone.
  • After that have to take food. (Use only sweet ingredients in food).

After the doing above puja as per ritual, start listen and read stories of Lord Shiva – Guru OR Shukra Pradosha vrat katha from Shiva Purana. You can also speak Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra in 108 times.

Then last puja is complete then take little water in your right hand palm and and spread on their forehead. OR you can visit the nearest Lord Shiva temples for darshan.

Guru and Shukra Pradosh Vrat Fasting Rules (गुरु – शुक्र प्रदोष व्रत के नियम)

• • Wake up early in the morning
  • After worshiping Lord Shiva, take a vow of fasting.
  • Follow the law while worshiped.
  • Water should be offered to Lord Shiva, when chanting the mantra Om Namah Shivaya.
  • One should meditate on Shiva with folded hands.
  • Its compulsary to listen or read the katha on Pradosh day.
  • Brahmacharya should be followed on the day of Pradosh fast.
  • Lord Shiva should be worshiped after taking bath one hour before sunset.

Guru and Shukra Pradosh Vrat Puja Samagri List (गुरु – शुक्र प्रदोष व्रत पूजा- सामग्री)

• Abir (अबीर)
• Gulal (गुलाल )
• Sandalwood (चंदन)
• Intact (अक्षत )
• Flower (फूल )
• Datura (धतूरा )
• Bilvapatra (बिल्वपत्र)
• Thread (जनेऊ)
• Kalawa (कलावा)
• Lamp (दीपक)
• Kapoor (कपूर)
• Incense Stick (अगरबत्ती)
• Fruit (फल)