Pradosh Vrat 2027 List: All 25 Dates, Puja Muhurat, Shani and Som Pradosh

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Pradosh vrat 2027 falls 25 times, from Bhaum Pradosh on 5 Jan (Tue) to Shani Pradosh on 25 Dec (Sat). There are five Shani Pradosh and four Som Pradosh days this year. Devotees fast and worship Shiva at twilight, and many book a Rudrabhishek at a Jyotirlinga or Shiva temple for the day.

Pradosh vrat 2027 list: dates, paksha and puja muhurat

Each Pradosh is named after its weekday. The puja muhurat is the part of Pradosh kaal, after sunset, when Trayodashi tithi is present.

* On 3 May, Trayodashi begins only at 8:03 PM, so the Pradosh puja window is short. Four Pradosh days also carry Masik Shivratri at midnight: 5 Jan, 31 Jul (Sawan Shivratri), 27 Oct and 25 Dec.

New Delhi timings; your city may differ by a few minutes. Where a tithi straddles two days, dates may differ by a day by region or panchang.

What is Pradosh kaal?

Pradosh vrat is kept on Trayodashi, the thirteenth tithi of each paksha, so it comes twice a month. Pradosh kaal is the twilight period that begins at sunset and runs into the early night. The vrat is fixed by this evening window, not by sunrise. That is why a Pradosh can fall on the day Trayodashi begins.

In tradition, devotees fast through the day and bathe again before sunset. In Pradosh kaal they worship Shiva and Parvati with an abhishek of water, milk, curd, honey and ghee. Bilva leaves, white flowers and a lamp follow, then the Pradosh katha and aarti. In many South Indian temples, Nandi is bathed first at Pradosham. The fast is usually broken after the evening puja.

Each Pradosh takes the name of its weekday. Monday is Som, Tuesday is Bhaum and Wednesday is Budh or Saumya. Thursday is Guru, Friday is Shukra or Bhrigu, Saturday is Shani and Sunday is Ravi or Bhanu.

In South Indian tradition, Pradosham recalls the churning of the ocean. Shiva drank the halahala poison to protect the worlds, and the devas worshipped him at twilight. Devotees believe Shiva dances between the horns of Nandi at this hour, which is why the evening puja matters so much.

Shani Pradosh and Som Pradosh in tradition

Som Pradosh falls on Monday, a day already sacred to Shiva, so devotees treat it as a doubly auspicious Shiva day. 2027 has four: 3 May, 17 May, 13 Sep and 27 Sep.

Shani Pradosh falls on Saturday. In tradition, devotees worship Shiva at twilight and also pray to Shani Dev, especially during Sade Sati or Dhaiya. 2027 has five: 20 Mar, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 11 Dec and 25 Dec. Two of them, 31 Jul and 14 Aug, fall in the Sawan month of the North Indian calendar. See Sade Sati 2027 to check your rashi.

Pujas you can book on Pradosh

• Rudrabhishekam on Pradosham (South Indian tradition)
• Rudrabhishek by One Shastri at Shri Kashi Vishwanath
• Laghu Rudrabhishek (121 Path) at Mahakaleshwar, Ujjain
• Rudrabhishek (Standard) at Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga

Browse Pradosh pujas and Shiv pujas. When you book, the sankalp is taken in your name and gotra, and video or photos are shared as each puja page states. Divine Hindu is an independent service, not affiliated with the temple administration. For a home abhishek, read Rudrabhishek at home. For temple options, see the 12 Jyotirlinga puja guide.

Frequently asked questions

How many Pradosh vrats are there in 2027?

There are 25 Pradosh vrats in 2027, two in most months. The first is Bhaum Pradosh on 5 Jan (Tue) and the last is Shani Pradosh on 25 Dec (Sat). Each is kept on the day Trayodashi tithi is present in Pradosh kaal, the twilight after sunset.

When is Shani Pradosh in 2027?

Shani Pradosh falls five times in 2027: 20 Mar, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 11 Dec and 25 Dec, all Saturdays. Devotees worship Shiva in the evening, and many also pray to Shani Dev. On 31 Jul and 25 Dec, Masik Shivratri falls the same night.

When is Som Pradosh in 2027?

Som Pradosh, a Pradosh on Monday, falls on 3 May, 17 May, 13 Sep and 27 Sep 2027. On 3 May, Trayodashi begins only at 8:03 PM in New Delhi. So the puja window that evening is short, from 8:03 PM to 9:06 PM. Check the timing for your city.

What time is Pradosh kaal?

Pradosh kaal begins at sunset and runs into the early night. The puja muhurat is the part of it when Trayodashi tithi is present. Sunset changes with the season and the city, so the muhurat shifts too. The table above gives each 2027 window for New Delhi.

What is offered in Pradosh puja?

In tradition, Shiva is bathed with water, milk, curd, honey and ghee, then offered bilva leaves, white flowers, sandal paste and a lamp. Devotees chant Om Namah Shivaya or the Mahamrityunjaya mantra, read the Pradosh katha and end with aarti. The fast is usually broken after this evening puja.

What is the difference between Pradosh and Masik Shivratri?

Pradosh is kept on Trayodashi, the thirteenth tithi, in both pakshas, with Shiva puja at twilight. Masik Shivratri is kept on Krishna Chaturdashi, the fourteenth tithi of the waning moon, with puja at midnight. In 2027 both fall on 5 Jan, 31 Jul, 27 Oct and 25 Dec.

Can I book a Rudrabhishek for Pradosh?

Yes. You can book a Rudrabhishek at a Shiva temple or Jyotirlinga for the Pradosh date. The pandit takes the sankalp in your name and gotra, and video or photos are shared as the puja page states. Book a few days ahead so the date can be confirmed.

See every temple puja on Pooja Seva. Related: Masik Shivratri 2027 dates.

Pujas are offered in faith; no outcome is promised.