Pradosh Vrat in November 2025: Why Worshipping Lord Shiva on This Day Is So Auspicious

Sonali Singh
Nov 2
3 min read

Why is Pradosh Vrat in November 2025 so sacred for Shiva bhakts? Explore its Sanatangyan meaning, Vedic timings, and divine blessings.

Pradosh Vrat is deeply significant for devotees of Lord Shiva, and it is looked after with great devotion in the Sanatangyan way of life. This Vrat is taken for peace, marital harmony, and divine blessings and is celebrated on the Trayodashi tithi of Shukla Paksha and Krishana Paksha. For the followers of the shashtras, November 2025 is particularly significant with November 3 and November 17. Both dates are Mondays. Therefore, they are also Som Pradosh, which are especially blessed Pradosh for the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

The Sanatangyan Significance of Pradosh Vrat

In Sanatangyan philosophy, the Pradosh Vrat is a sacred bridge between human devotion and divine grace. The term "Pradosh" refers to the evening time after the sunset, which is very propitious for spiritual awakening and connecting with Lord Shiva, considered the supreme yogi and destroyer of ignorance. It is believed according to the Shastras that this is not just a vrat but also a spiritual discipline wherein the body, mind, and soul get synchronized.

A Sanskrit verse from the Shiva Purana describes this fast in a beautiful way:

"प्रदोषे शिवपूजा च सर्वपापं विनाशयेत्।

सुखं स्वास्थ्यं धनं धान्यं पुत्रपौत्रप्रवर्धनम्॥"

“Worship of Lord Shiva during Pradosh destroys all sins, grants happiness, health, wealth, and prosperity in one’s lineage.”

For devotees, if the Pradosh Vrat is kept with purity, there are the blessings of Lord Shiva with divine protection and liberation.

Pradosh Vrat Dates and Timings in November 2025

There will be two Pradosh Vrats for November 2025 as per Drik Panchang and ancient Vedic calculations is as follows:

First Pradosh Vrat: Monday, November 3, 2025

Trayodashi Tithi: Begins at 5:07 AM and ends at 2:05 AM (next day)
Auspicious Puja Time: 5:34 PM to 8:11 PM

Second Pradosh Vrat: Monday, November 17, 2025

Trayodashi Tithi: Starts at 4:47 AM and ends at 7:12 AM (next day)
Auspicious Puja Time: 5:27 PM to 8:07 PM

Both these dates are Som Pradosh, making them particularly holy. Monday is the day of Shiva, and Pradosh Tithi of Trayodashi is in alignment which means the prayer and devotion is amplified.

Why Do We Keep Som Pradosh Vrat?

Pradosh on Monday means it is Som Pradosh, and it is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Shiva and Chandra Dev. There is a lot of help with keeping a fast on this day as per vedic shastras and the benefits are.

Remove mental stress, fear, and anxiety.
Attain peace, emotional balance, and clarity.
Strengthen marital relationships and family harmony.
Fulfill wishes related to happiness, health, and prosperity.

The spiritual importance of Som Pradosh is further underlined by a verse in Skanda Purana:

"सोमप्रदोषे यः कुर्याच्छिवपूजां समाहितः।

सर्वपापविनिर्मुक्तः स शिवलोकमाप्नुयात्॥"

“He who worships Lord Shiva on Som Pradosh with devotion is freed from all sins and attains the abode of Shiva.”

Many sadhus and gurus explain that the vibration of Om Namah Shivaya during this time aligns the human energy with the cosmic rhythm of the universe.

The Spiritual Essence According to Shastras

As mentioned in Shiva Purana and Linga Purana, the time after the sunset, Pradosh Kaal is when all the celestial beings and Rishis come together to worship Lord Shiva and Parvati. This is the time of the day when Shiva is said to perform his Tandava Nritya or the cosmic dance signifying the wheel of creation and destruction.

Abhishekam to the Shiva Linga with water, milk, honey, and Bilva leaves is carried out by the devotees as instructed by the ancient Shastras. Lighting lamps, chanting mantras, and meditating on Sanatangyan wisdom about detachment and compassion elevate the consciousness of the devotee further.

Therefore, Pradosh Vrat in November 2025 holds the greatest divine opportunity for the Shiva bhakts to build upon their Sanatangyan faith and seek boundless blessings from Lord Shiva. Devotion while observing Som Pradosh becomes successful, with the guidance from the shastra and the wisdom of gurus, so souls can find inner peace, prosper, and get liberated spiritually. As the scriptures remind us — “प्रदोषे शिवपूजा च सर्वपापं विनाशयेत्” — truly worshipping Lord Shiva during Pradosh cleanses the soul and brings one closer to moksha.