What is called Pradosham?
Pradosham is a bimonthly event that occurs on the thirteenth day of each lunar fortnight, in Hinduism. It falls on the sighara sashti day and coincides with the waning phase of moon or amavasya. People perform poojas to Lord Shiva during Pradosham, as it is believed that He graces devotees who observe fasts on this day. The duration between sunset and midnight during pradosham is said to be highly auspicious for worshipping Lord Shiva. Devotees bathe before worshiping Him with sacred ash, rudraksha mala or beads and flowers.
What should I offer to Lord Shiva on Pradosham?
The most appropriate offering to Lord Shiva on Pradosham is milk. Generally, devotees offer a Trishul shaped Abhishekam or pour an abhishekam of milk over the linga three times with a spoon in clockwise direction. You may also include butter and honey as added ingredients for your puja. Additionally, you can chant mantras like ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ and ‘Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhan’ during your puja which will be beneficial for you spiritually.
What is called Maha Shivratri?
Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival celebrated in honor of the god Shiva. It occurs on the 13th night and 14th day of the Hindu month Phalgun (February-March), which is also known as maha shivratri. This is an important event that marks the convergence of Krishna Paksha (waning moon) and Shukla Paksha (the waxing moon). The festival starts from morning prayers, singing hymns, chanting mantras and offering food to Lord Shiva. Various religious rituals are performed on this auspicious occasion such as Shiva Abhishekam or bathing with water along with milk, yogurt and honey. Devotees observe fast throughout the day until midnight when devotees offer special pooja or prayer ceremony to seek blessings from Lord Shiva for spiritual progress, material well-being and peace for their loved ones.
What should I offer to Lord Shiva on Maha Shivratri?
You can offer a variety of items to Lord Shiva on mahashivratri such as flowers, milk, Shivling (Shiva idol), Bael leaves, fruits and water. It is also common practice to chant mantras while offering the items. You may even offer sweets such as ladoos or prasadam that you would have prepared earlier at home. If possible performing a havan or yagna with special ingredients is recommended for extra blessings from the Lord. Another way of worshipping him could be through an arti where special prayers are accompanied with oil lamp lighting and music drums playing.
Pradosham and Shivaratri in January 2023
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Pradosham January 2023
Jan Pradosham Date | Jan Pradosham Day |
04.01.2023 | Wednesday |
19.01.2023 | Thursday |
Shivratri 2023 Date January
Jan Shivratri Date | Jan Shivratri Day |
20.01.2023 | Friday |
Pradosham and Mahashivratri in February 2023
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Sani Pradosham February 2023
Feb Pradosham Date | Feb Pradosham Day |
03.02.2023 | Friday |
18.02.2023 | Saturday |
Mahashivratri 2023 Date February
Feb Shivratri Date | Feb Shivratri Day |
18.02.2023 | Saturday |
Pradosham and Shivaratri in March 2023
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Sani Pradosham March 2023
March Pradosham Date | March Pradosham Day |
04.03.2023 | Saturday |
19.03.2023 | Sunday |
Shivaratri 2023 Date March
March Shivratri Date | March Shivratri Day |
20.03.2023 | Monday |
Pradosham and Shivaratri in April 2023
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Pradosham April 2023
April Pradosham Date | April Pradosham Day |
03.04.2023 | Monday |
17.04.2023 | Monday |
Shivaratri 2023 Date April
April Shivratri Date | April Shivratri Day |
18.04.2023 | Tuesday |
Pradosham and Shivaratri in May 2023
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Pradosham May 2023
May Pradosham Date | May Pradosham Day |
03.05.2023 | Wednesday |
17.05.2023 | Wednesday |
Shivaratri 2023 Date May
May Shivratri Date | May Shivratri Day |
17.05.2023 | Wednesday |
Pradosham and Shivaratri in June 2023
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Pradosham June 2023
June Pradosham Date | June Pradosham Day |
01.06.2023 | Thursday |
15.06.2023 | Thursday |
Shivaratri 2023 Date June
June Shivratri Date | June Shivratri Day |
16.06.2023 | Friday |
Pradosham and Shivaratri in July 2023
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Sani Pradosham July 2023
July Pradosham Date | July Pradosham Day |
01.07.2023 | Saturday |
15.07.2023 | Saturday |
30.07.2023 | Sunday |
Shivaratri 2023 Date July
July Shivratri Date | July Shivratri Day |
15.07.2023 | Saturday |
Pradosham and Shivaratri in August 2023
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Pradosham August 2023
Aug Pradosham Date | Aug Pradosham Day |
13.08.2023 | Sunday |
28.08.2023 | Monday |
Shivaratri 2023 Date August
Aug Shivratri Date | Aug Shivratri Day |
14.08.2023 | Monday |
Pradosham and Shivaratri in September 2023
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Pradosham September 2023
Sep Pradosham Date | Sep Pradosham Day |
12.09.2023 | Tuesday |
27.09.2023 | Wednesday |
Shivaratri 2023 Date September
Sep Shivratri Date | Sep Shivratri Day |
13.09.2023 | Wednesday |
Pradosham and Shivaratri in October 2023
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Pradosham October 2023
Oct Pradosham Date | Oct Pradosham Day |
12.10.2023 | Thursday |
26.10.2023 | Thursday |
Shivaratri 2023 Date October
Oct Shivratri Date | Oct Shivratri Day |
12.10.2023 | Thursday |
Pradosham and Shivaratri in November 2023
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Pradosham November 2023
Nov Pradosham Date | Nov Pradosham Day |
10.11.2023 | Friday |
24.11.2023 | Friday |
Shivaratri 2023 Date November
Nov Shivratri Date | Nov Shivratri Day |
11.11.2023 | Saturday |
Pradosham and Shivaratri in December 2023
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Pradosham December 2023
Dec Pradosham Date | Dec Pradosham Day |
10.12.2023 | Sunday |
24.12.2023 | Sunday |
Shivaratri 2023 Date December
Dec Shivratri Date | Dec Shivratri Day |
11.12.2023 | Monday |
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