When is the last Pradosh fast of the year 2025, know the time and method of worship of Shiva and Parvati.

Pradosh Vrat December 2025: According to the Hindu calendar, Pradosh Vrat, which falls on the Trayodashi date of every month of Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha, has special significance. This day is especially dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is believed that worshiping Shiva-Parvati during Pradosh period on the day of Pradosh Vrat removes life’s troubles, diseases, defects, mental stress and financial obstacles. Although Pradosh Vrat is observed every month, but Pradosh Vrat of Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha of Paush month is going to be important, because this will be the last Pradosh Vrat of the year 2025. Let us know when is the last Pradosh fast of the year.

When is the last Pradosh fast of the year 2025?

The last Pradosh fast of the year is falling on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. Since it is Wednesday, it will be called Budh Pradosh Vrat. Actually, Trayodashi Tithi will start at 11:57 pm on 16th December and Trayodashi Tithi will end at 02:32 am on 17th December. Therefore, Pradosh Vrat will be worshiped on 17th December 2025 only. On this day, there is a tradition of special worship of Goddess Parvati along with Lord Shiva. It is believed that the sadhana done on the last Pradosh fast of the year completes the incomplete virtuous deeds of the whole year and provides auspicious energy for the new year. Therefore, know how and at what time to worship on this day.

pradosh fast puja time

The most important thing in Pradosh Vrat is the worship done during Pradosh Kaal, which lasts for about two and a half hours after sunset. The time from 06:04 pm to 08:41 pm will be auspicious for worship on Budh Pradosh fast on 17th December. Complete the puja within this Muhurta. By worshiping Shiva-Parvati during this time, the results of the fast increase manifold.

pradosh vrat puja method

On 17th December 2025, on the day of Pradosh Vrat, wake up in the morning in Brahma Muhurta, take bath and take a resolution of fasting. Stick to eating fruits or fasting throughout the day. After this, take bath again in the evening to purify yourself and prepare for puja. Install the idol or picture of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati at a pure and clean place. If there is a Shivalinga at home, you can also worship in it.

For puja, collect things like water, milk, Ganga water, Bel leaves, white flowers, incense, lamp, Naivedya, Akshat etc. First of all offer water on Shivalinga. After this offer milk and then Ganga water. Now chant the mantra Om Namah Shivay while offering Belpatra. After offering Belpatra to Lord Shiva, offer white flowers, Dhatura, bhog etc. After this, offer flowers, kumkum and makeup items to Goddess Parvati. Chant the mantras of Lord Shiva and at the end perform aarti and pray to God for happiness, prosperity and peace.