Pradosh Vrat is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This Hindu vrat is observed on the Trayodashi tithi or 13th day of the Krishna Paksha (new moon day) and Shukla Paksha (full moon day). So Hindus keep tab no the Pradosh Vrat dates as it is celebrated twice in a month. Pradosh vrat etymologically means the fast that is observed during the twilight.
It is believed that on this day of the month, Shiva and Parvati feel most delighted and are generous. So the followers of Shiva find this day auspicious to seek his blessings. So here is a list of all the days and dates of Pradosh Vrat in the year 2021.
Follow the table below for Pradosh Vrat dates:
| Days/Dates |
Festival |
| Sunday, January 10 |
Pradosh Vrat (Krishna Paksha) |
| Tuesday, January 26 |
Bhauma Pradosh Vrat (Shukla Paksha) |
| Tuesday February 9 |
Bhauma Pradosh Vrat (Krishna Paksha) |
| Wednesday, February 24 |
Pradosh Vrat (Shukla Paksha) |
| Wednesday, March 10 |
Pradosh Vrat (Krishna Paksha) |
| Friday, March 26 |
Pradosh Vrat (Shukla Paksha) |
| Friday, April 9 |
Pradosh Vrat (Krishna Paksha) |
| Saturday, April 24 |
Shani Pradosh Vrat (Shukla Paksha) |
| Saturday May 8 |
Shani Pradosh Vrat (Krishna Paksha) |
| Monday, May 24 |
Som Pradosh Vrat (Shukla Paksha) |
| Monday, June 7 |
Som Pradosh Vrat (Krishna Paksha) |
| Tuesday, June 22 |
Bhauma Pradosh Vrat (Shukla Paksha) |
| Wednesday, July 7 |
Pradosh Vrat (Krishna Paksha) |
| Wednesday, July 21 |
Pradosh Vrat (Shukla Paksha) |
| Thursday, August 5 |
Pradosh Vrat (Krishna Paksha) |
| Friday, August 20 |
Prasosh Vrat (Shukla Paksha) |
| Saturday, September 4 |
Shani Pradosh Vrat (Krishna Paksha) |
| Saturday, September 18 |
Shani Pradosh Vrat (Shukla Paksha) |
| Monday, October 4 |
Som Pradosh Vrat (Krihsna Paksha) |
| Sunday, October 17 |
Pradosh Vrat (Shukla Paksha) |
| Tuesday, November 2 |
Bhauma Pradosh Vrat (Krishna Paksha) |
| Tuesday, November 16 |
Bhauma Pradosh Vrat (Shukla Paksha) |
| Thursday, December 2 |
Pradosh Vrat (Krishna Paksha) |
| Thursday, December 16 |
Pradosh Vrat (Shukla Paksha) |
| Friday, December 31 |
Pradosh Vrat (Krishna Paksha) |
The Festival from a feminist lens
The festival is less patriarchal compared to other rituals in Hindu religion. It venerates Shiva and Parvati together as couple with equal power, respect and importance. Moreover, the fast can be observed by any person irrespective of age and gender. The bottom line is that everyone has the right to have faith and religious beliefs but not on the cost of self respect and empowerment.
Find the list of all the dates and days of Hindu festivals and vrat in the year 2021 here.
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