Last Pradosh Vrat of June 2025: Date, Puja Vidhi and Rare Combination

Pradosh Vrat is an extremely auspicious occasion for the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, observed on the Trayodashi tithi (13th day) of every month. The last Pradosh Vrat of June 2025 will be observed on 23rd June, Monday and it will be a Som Pradosh. This Vrat is particularly special as it coincides with the monthly Shivaratri, which is believed to bring double the benefits to devotees. This rare combination of Som Pradosh and Shivaratri is considered extremely auspicious and is said to bestow immense blessings and fulfillment of wishes.

Date and Pradosh Kal Muhurat

• Trayodashi Tithi Start: 22nd June 2025, 1:22 PM
• Trayodashi Tithi End: 23rd June 2025, 10:09 PM
• Pradosh Vrat Date: 23rd June 2025, Monday (Som Pradosh)
• Pradosh Kal (Auspicious Time for Worship): From 7:15 PM to 9:15 PM (Note: Time may vary slightly based on the local Panchang)

Importance of Pradosh Vrat and Double Benefits

According to Vedic scriptures, Pradosh Kal is a time when the energies of the Sun and Moon are in perfect balance. During Som Pradosh, the worship of Lord Shiva provides devotees with mental peace, family happiness, offspring blessings and relief from ailments. This year, the combination of monthly Shivaratri with Som Pradosh significantly increases the spiritual rewards of the Vrat. It is believed that this Vrat eradicates all life’s obstacles, diseases, enemy problems and planetary afflictions. Additionally, it brings love, harmony and prosperity into married life.

Puja Method for Pradosh Vrat

Morning Preparation

• Wake up early during Brahma Muhurat, take a bath and wear clean, auspicious clothes.
• Offer water to the Sun God and meditate on Lord Shiva’s form.
• Take the vow for the Pradosh Vrat.

Shivling Abhishek

• Perform the abhishek of Lord Shiva’s idol (Shivling) using Ganga water, raw milk, yogurt, honey, ghee and water.
• Offer bel leaves, dhatura, bhang, shami, chandan, akshat, sweets and white flowers.

Evening Pradosh Kal Puja

• In the evening, visit a Shiva temple or light a lamp in front of the Shiva Ling at home.
• Chant Om Namah Shivaya or Shri Shivaya Namastubhyam 108 times.
• Recite Shiv Chalisa and the Pradosh Vrat Katha.
• Women should adorn Maa Parvati with offerings.
• Conclude the puja with Aarti of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and distribute prasad.

Special Measures

• Donate food, clothes and money to those in need.
• The Vrat should be completed with a Paaran on the next day, feeding Brahmins.

Vedic Astrology Perspective

Som Pradosh Vrat helps to balance the energy of the Moon, leading to mental peace, emotional stability and enhanced family happiness. The combined power of Shivaratri increases the potency of the Shiva element, ensuring spiritual progress, planetary peace and the path to liberation.

Emotional Message

Pradosh Vrat is not merely a religious observance; it is a festival of Shiva devotion, self-discipline and faith. This Vrat brings the devotee spiritual strength, positivity and Lord Shiva's blessings. The last Pradosh Vrat of June 2025, combined with Som Pradosh and Shivaratri, will undoubtedly bring happiness, peace, prosperity and spiritual energy into your life-this is true devotion to Lord Shiva.