The word Pradosh Vrat in Hindi means Vrat related to the first part of the night or the evening. This sacred Vrat is observed to seek blessings of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Pradosh (Pradosham) Vrat tithi falls on trayodashi (thirteenth day in month). There are two Pradosh days in a month, one falling in shukla paksha (waxing moon) and other in krishna paksha (waning moon).

Different Types of Pradosh Vrat

• Soma Pradosham or Chandra Pradosham when the day falls on Monday.
• On Tuesdays, it is called Bhauma Pradosham.
• When the day falls on a Saturday, it is known as Shani Pradosham