What is meant by Pradosham?
Pradosham is a bimonthly festival that falls on the 13th day of every month and worships Lord Shiva. It is believed to be an auspicious time for people and offers great rewards for those who observe it in temples with devotion. According to Hindu mythology, Pradosham falls in the exact timeline as when Lord Shiva protects his devotees from all troubles and hardships in their lives. It also brings innumerable blessings to offer divine protection against negative energies and any evil forces.
What is Pradosham’s Significance?
Pradosham is an extremely significant day in the Hindu calendar. On this day, Hindus pray to Lord Shiva for his blessings. Lord Shiva is a Hindu deity who represents the destruction of all evil and purity. On Pradosham, devotees pray for physical and mental health, freedom from pain, and the elimination of whatever obstacles they may be facing in life. People also engage in a variety of rituals, including taking a sacred bath in a body of water and feeding the destitute. On this day, prayers are offered to Lord Shiva in the hope that he may bless his devotees with happiness and tranquilly.
What is meant by Maha Shivratri?
Maha Shivratri is an important Hindu festival celebrated annually. It’s a celebration of Lord Shiva and marks the day when Shiva and Parvati were married. The main ritual involves attending the puja held in temples or at home, where devotees offer prayers and offerings of flowers, fruits, incense sticks, etc., to seek blessings from Lord Shiva. It is believed that people who observe fast on this day with utmost devotion are blessed with health, wealth and peace by Lord Shiva himself. Additionally, many perform abhishek – a ceremonial act involving pouring holy water over a shivalingam to ask for blessings from Lord Shiva.
What is Maha Shivratri’s Significance?
Maha Shivaratri is one of the most important occasions for committed Hindus. Lord Shiva, one of the Hindu trinity of gods that also includes Brahma and Vishnu, is honoured and celebrated at this festival. Maha Shivaratri marks the moment when Shiva married Goddess Parvati in the form of a lingam, which represents the holy union of two opposing forces. In order to gain his blessings and to offer prayers for world peace, worldly prosperity, and spiritual well-being, devotees observe an all-night fast on this day.
Pradosham and Shivaratri in January 2023
Pradosham and Shivaratri January Calendar 2023 |
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January Pradosh Vrat 2023
Jan Pradosham Date |
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04.01.2023 |
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Shivratri 2023 Date January
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Pradosham and Mahashivratri in February 2023
Pradosham and Shivaratri February Calendar 2023 |
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February Shani Pradosh Vrat 2023
Feb Pradosham Date |
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03.02.2023 |
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Mahashivratri 2023 Date February
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Pradosham and Shivaratri in March 2023
Pradosham and Shivaratri March Calendar 2023 |
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March Shani Pradosh Vrat 2023
March Pradosham Date |
March Pradosham Day |
04.03.2023 |
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Shivaratri 2023 Date March
March Shivratri Date |
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Pradosham and Shivaratri in April 2023
Pradosham and Shivaratri April Calendar 2023 |
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April Pradosh Vrat 2023
April Pradosham Date |
April Pradosham Day |
03.04.2023 |
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Shivaratri 2023 Date April
April Shivratri Date |
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Pradosham and Shivaratri in May 2023
Pradosham and Shivaratri May Calendar 2023 |
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May Pradosh Vrat 2023
May Pradosham Date |
May Pradosham Day |
03.05.2023 |
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Shivaratri 2023 Date May
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Pradosham and Shivaratri in June 2023
Pradosham and Shivaratri June Calendar 2023 |
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June Pradosh Vrat 2023
June Pradosham Date |
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Shivaratri 2023 Date June
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Pradosham and Shivaratri in July 2023
Pradosham and Shivaratri July Calendar 2023 |
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July Shani Pradosh Vrat 2023
July Pradosham Date |
July Pradosham Day |
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Shivaratri 2023 Date July
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Pradosham and Shivaratri in August 2023
Pradosham and Shivaratri August Calendar 2023 |
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August Pradosh Vrat 2023
Aug Pradosham Date |
Aug Pradosham Day |
13.08.2023 |
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Shivaratri 2023 Date August
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Pradosham and Shivaratri in September 2023
Pradosham and Shivaratri September Calendar 2023 |
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September Pradosh Vrat 2023
Sep Pradosham Date |
Sep Pradosham Day |
12.09.2023 |
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Shivaratri 2023 Date September
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Pradosham and Shivaratri in October 2023
Pradosham and Shivaratri October Calendar 2023 |
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October Pradosh Vrat 2023
Oct Pradosham Date |
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12.10.2023 |
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Shivaratri 2023 Date October
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Pradosham and Shivaratri in November 2023
Pradosham and Shivaratri November Calendar 2023 |
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November Pradosh Vrat 2023
Nov Pradosham Date |
Nov Pradosham Day |
10.11.2023 |
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Shivaratri 2023 Date November
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Pradosham and Shivaratri in December 2023
Pradosham and Shivaratri December Calendar 2023 |
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December Pradosh Vrat 2023
Dec Pradosham Date |
Dec Pradosham Day |
10.12.2023 |
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Shivaratri 2023 Date December
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Dec Shivratri Day |
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