Prathosam

Prathosam

This day called The Prathosam is suitable for worshipping Lord Shiva in every month.It is a period of time which is the best time to worship Lord Shiva.In simple words this time can also be known as the time when god is free and when you can really worship him and ensure that your prayers are considered. Pradosha pooja is one of the most sacred and important among the poojas performed by Shivites to the Graceful Lord Shiva.

Scientific Meaning : Evening of the 13th phase of the moon, 90 minutes before and after Sun set. It is considered auspicious for worshipping Shiva in all Saivite temples - when thousands congregate for worship.

Meaning of Pradhosam:

Shukla Paksha : 15 moon days from new moon to full moon.

Krishna Paksha : 15 moon days from full moon to new moon.

Trayodasi : Thirteenth moon day.

Dhwadhasi : Twelfth moon day.

In Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha , the evening of the Trayodasi between 4.30 pm to 6.00 p.m. is called Pradosham. It comes once in fifteen moon days.Pradosha time is to pray Lord Shiva and invoke his Blessings. Praying in this time will free us from sins and gives Moksha - Hence the name Pradosha.

During Prodhosha time Abhishekam with the Shiva deity.

FOOD WHICH IS EATEN IN THIS PERIOD AND THE EFFECTS FOR EACH.

Anoint the Lord Shiva with Love, He would give Himself !!

Vilvam and flowers can be given for Shiva pooja. Please go to Shiva temple for every Pradhosham and live in His grace blissfully.

Dates For Prathosam In 2012

PRADHOSAM Dates in image FORMAT 

Date	Day	Prathosam / sani-prathosam
6     January 2012	Friday	Pradosham
20  January 2012	Friday	Pradosham
5  February 2012	Sunday	Pradosham
19  February 2012	Sunday	Maha-Pradosham
6  March 2012	Tuesday	Pradosham
20 March 2012	Tuesday	Pradosham
4  April 2012	Wednesday	Pradosham
18  April 2012	Wednesday	Pradosham
3  May 2012	Thursday	Pradosham
18  May 2012	Friday	Pradosham
2 June 2012	Saturday	Sani-Pradosham
16 June 2012	Saturday	Sani-Pradosham
1  July 2012	Sunday	Pradosham
16 July 2012	Monday	Pradosham
30 July 2012	Monday	Pradosham
15 August 2012	Wednesday	Pradosham
29 August 2012	Wednesday	Pradosham
13 September 2012	Thursday	Pradosham
27 September 2012	Thursday	Pradosham
13 October 2012	Saturday	Sani-Pradosham
27 October 2012	Saturday	Sani-Pradosham
11 November 2012	Sunday	Pradosham
25 November 2012	Sunday	Pradosham
11 December 2012	Tuesday	Pradosham
25 December 2012	Tuesday	Pradosham