Difference between Pradosh and Shivratri, is there any special coincidence between the two?

Many festivals and festivals are celebrated in Hindu religion. Apart from these, every day also has its own special significance. There are many days associated with Lord Shiva which are considered very holy. Among these, Shivratri and Pradosh Vrat are prominent, which are completely dedicated to the devotion of Shiva. There is a special relationship between these two, which is important to know and understand.

Shivratri and Pradosh Vrat, both are important occasions to worship Lord Shiva. They may look similar but according to the scriptures there is a clear difference in their time and importance.

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Main differences between Pradosh and Shivratri

• Pradosh falls on the 13th day of every Hindu month i.e. Trayodashi. Whereas Shivratri falls on the 14th day of every Hindu month i.e. Chaturdashi.
• Pradosh twice in the month, Krishna and Shukla Paksha and Shivratri once in the month, Krishna Paksha.
• In Pradosh, the puja is done at sunset, whereas in Shivratri, the puja is done at night.

special reason to hang around

There is a very precise astronomical and spiritual reason for their being around. This is not a coincidence but is based on the calculations of the Hindu calendar. The Hindu calendar follows the phases of the moon. Chaturdashi comes immediately after Trayodashi. Since Pradosh falls on Trayodashi and Masik Shivratri falls on Chaturdashi, they always fall one after the other. Monthly Shivratri always falls a day before Amavasya when the moon is almost no longer visible.

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Meeting of ‘Pradosh’ and ‘Shivratri’

When Trayodashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha falls at the time of sunset and Chaturdashi Tithi falls on the same night, then it is considered a wonderful coincidence of Shivratri with ‘Shani Pradosh’ or ‘Bhaum Pradosh’. Pradosh Vrat is also observed just a day before Mahashivratri which comes once a year. It is considered as fruitful as ‘Mahapradosh’ as ​​it is the eve of the biggest Shivratri of the year.

Pradosh period is considered to be approximately 45 minutes before and 45 minutes after sunset. It is believed that at this time Mahadev dances in a happy posture on Mount Kailash. Nishita Kaal means the time of midnight when the main worship of Shivratri takes place. This time is considered to be at the highest level of cosmic energy.

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