The ritual bathing of the Shivling with milk, water, honey and other offerings while Pandits chant the Rudri (Sri Rudram), one of the most loved Shiva pujas.
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Varanasi · Kashi · Banaras
Pradosh Vrat Puja in Varanasi
Pradosh falls on the Trayodashi of each lunar fortnight, and the puja is performed in the evening twilight, the pradosh kaal, which is traditionally seen as Shiva's favourite time. In Varanasi many families keep the vrat and invite a Pandit for the evening puja and katha.
When Pradosh falls on a Monday or a Saturday it is called Som Pradosh or Shani Pradosh, and those days are especially popular in Kashi.
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात्॥
Oṁ tryambakaṁ yajāmahe sugandhiṁ puṣṭivardhanam, urvārukam iva bandhanān mṛtyor mukṣīya mā'mṛtāt.
Why Varanasi
Why families choose Varanasi for Pradosh Vrat Puja
Evening aarti on the ghats and the ringing of temple bells across the old city make the Pradosh hour in Kashi feel special. Many devotees like to hold the puja at home and then walk to the ghats for the evening aarti.
Varanasi Pandits follow the Hindi vidhi with Pradosh vrat katha, which many families have heard since childhood.
Local traditions & timing
- The puja must fit the short evening twilight, so timing is important.
- Evenings near Dashashwamedh Ghat are crowded because of the Ganga aarti; plan travel accordingly.
- Sawan Pradosh days are the busiest of the year.
Where it's performed
- Your home in Varanasi
- Your hotel or guest house terrace
- Online sankalp for family members elsewhere
Planning tips
- Confirm the exact pradosh kaal for your date with the Pandit.
- Keep bel patra, Ganga jal, white flowers and a diya ready.
- Plan the vrat and the evening parana with the Pandit.
About Pradosh Vrat Puja
Evening worship of Lord Shiva on Trayodashi, the thirteenth lunar day, performed during the twilight window known as pradosh kaal.
Duration
1.5 to 2 hours
Pricing
On enquiry
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Pradosh Vrat Puja in Varanasi: FAQs
What time is the Pradosh puja done?
It is performed during pradosh kaal, the period around sunset. The Pandit confirms the exact window for your date.
Is Som Pradosh different?
Som Pradosh is a Pradosh that falls on a Monday and is considered especially auspicious for Shiva worship.
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