Pradosh Vrat, which is also known as Pradosham is observed to seek blessings of Lord Shiva. Pradosh Vrat is observed on both Trayodashi Tithis, i.e. Shukla Paksha Trayodashi and Krishna Paksha Trayodashi, in lunar month.  Fasting for Pradosham depends on sunset time and it is observed when Trayodashi Tithi prevails after sunset. Pradosh means the […]

Aja Ekadashi is the ekadashi that is observed during the Krishna Paksha (the dark fortnight of moon) in the Hindu month of ‘Bhadrapada’. In the English calendar it corresponds to the months of August-September. This ekadashi is also popularly known by the name of ‘Ananda Ekadashi’. The Aja Ekadashi observance is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and […]