Shukra Pradosh Vrat April 2025: Date, Time, and Rituals to Observe

Observed on Friday, April 25, 2025, Pradosh Vrat, or Pradosham in South India, falls on a Friday this year. It is believed Shukra (Venus) has a relationship with this occasion which is why it is called Shukra Pradosh Vrat. Worshippers of Lord Shiva undertake this vrat to seek divine grace cleanse their karmas, and develop spiritually.

What is Pradosh Vrat?

A Hindu fasting ritual, Pradosh Vrat is observed bi-monthly on the Trayodashi Tithi (13th day) in both Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) and Krishna Paksha (waning phase) of the moon. Devotees believe Lord Shiva's celestial influence is strongest during the 2-hour post-sunset period known as Pradosh Kaal, and thus, the vrat is observed during that time.

Shukra Pradosh Vrat April 2025: Date and Timings

Note: If you want to correctly observe this, you must note that ‘Pradosh Kaal’ is active during the ‘Vardhan Kaal’.

Key Rituals to Follow

Fasting from sunrise till the Pradosh Kaal.  

Simple yet powerfully effective spiritually, devotees observe an Abhishekam of the Shivling with water, milk, curd, honey and ghee.

Chanting sacred mantras like “Om Namah Shivaya” and the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra.  

Lighting a diya (oil lamp) and placing Bael leaves, fruits, and sweets before Lord Shiva.  

Listening to the Pradosha Vrat Katha, which details Shiva-centered stories as part the vrat katha.  

Other Important Observance Instructions  

Approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes post-sunset is the Pradosh Kaal.  

Make sure to check local Panchang or Hindu calendars to ensure observing those times isn’t wishing on a star.  

In observing this Vrat, it has been said that peace, prosperity, and elevated spirituality can be attained through dedication and ritual precision.

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