Pradosh Vrat 2023: Know when Pradosh Vrat will be observed in September, what is its method?

In Sanatan Dharma, the Pradosh fast or Vrat is highly significant. Every month, there are two Pradosh fasts occurs as per Hindu Panchang. On the day of Pradosh Vrat, Lord Shiva is worshipped. Pradosh Vrat is commonly known as Trayodashi Vrat.

Pradosh Vrat, as per Hindu Panchang will fall in the Bhadrapada month. Moreover, this month will also see a lot of other Hindu celebrations, like Janmashtmi, Teej, Ganesh Chaturthi, Radha Ashtami and many more.

According to Hindu Panchang, the thirteenth day of the lunar month (Trayodashi) is called as Pradosh Vrat. On the day of Pradosh, sins are absolved through devotion of Lord Shiva. On this day, all the wishes come true if Lord Shiva is worshipped properly.

Dates in September when Pradosh Vrat will be observed

The first Pradosh Vrat in the month of September will be observed on September 12, and the second Pradosh Vrat will be observed on September 27, 2023. By worshiping Lord Shiva on this day, devotees can appease and make their wishes come true.

Pradosh Vrat Vidhi (method)

• On the day of Pradosh Vrat (fast), devotees should take bath with Ganga water and meditate in the morning.
• After this, they may choose to wearing white clothes for doing puja.
• Now, offer water to Surya dev (God Sun).
• Spread a clean cloth and place the idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
• You may use fruits, flowers, hemp, dhatura, flowers, kumkum, rice, abeer, gulal, lamp, incense sticks etc for puja vidhi.
• Devotees can also chant Shiv Chalisa, Shiv Tadav and Shiv Stotra. At the end, pray for happiness and success.
• Fast during the day and eat fruits after Aarti prayer in the evening.