Pradosh Vrat January 2023: City-wise date, time to start fasting for Lord Shiva

Pradosh Vrat or Pradosham is a fast observed on the 13th day of Lunar fortnight, i.e., Trayodashi Tithi. Shiva worshipers fast from sunrise to sunset, or even fast for one day.

During Pradosh Kaal or Twilight, various rituals are performed in homes and temples. After a firm fast from sunrise to sunset, devotees perform Shiv Puja during Pradosh Kaal.



The Trayodashi Tithi falls on January 19th and 20th. The Trayodashi Tithi starts on January 19, 2023 at 13:18 and ends on January 20, 2023 at 09:59.


Pradosh Puja Muhurat varies for different cities and is spread across 2 days . The puja muhurat for Delhi is 17:49 to 20:30 on Jan 19. Timings for the cities of Kolkata and Mumbai are 17:16 to 19:52 and 18:24 to 20:58 respectively .


The muhurat for Patna , Lucknow and Agra is 17:23 to 20:02 , 17:38 to 20:17 and 17:49 to 20:29 . The time for the city of Pune is 18:21 to 20:54. The southern cities of Hyderabad and Chennai have the muhurat of 18:21 to 20:54 and 18:21 to 20:34.


The time for surat is 18:21 to 20:54. For Other cities like Gurgaon and Faridabad it is 17:50 to 20:31 and 17:49 to 20:30. Lastly, the cities of Bikaner and Jaipur are timed at 18:06 to 20:47 and 17:58 to 20:38.

FAQs :

What happens when one does a 'Pradosh Vrat'?
People who practise 'Pradosh Vrat' are believed to be freed from all past sins, sufferings and sorrows.

What is Lord Shiva known as in the 'Trimurti'?
Lord Shiva is known as "The Destroyer" in the Trimurti.