17 or 18 November? Know the exact date and time of puja, so that you can get the full results of the puja:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Whenever any festival or fast comes, there is often some confusion regarding its date. Something similar is happening this time regarding the first Pradosh fast of Margashirsha month. Many people are wondering whether to keep the fast of Som Pradosh on 17th November or 18th November.

If you also have the same question in your mind, then let us clear this confusion and know on which day it is right to observe this important fast dedicated to Lord Shiva.

What is Pradosh Vrat?

Pradosh Vrat is observed to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. There are two Pradosh fasts in every month – one in Krishna Paksha and the other in Shukla Paksha. This fast is observed on Trayodashi Tithi and it is worshiped in the evening i.e. during Pradosh Kaal. When this fast falls on Monday, it is called Som Pradosh, the importance of which increases even more. It is believed that by fasting on Som Pradosh, not only Lord Shiva but also Mother Parvati is pleased and every wish is fulfilled.

On which day to keep fast – 17 or 18 November?

According to Hindu calendar, Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha of Margashirsha month Monday, November 17 at 08:52 am will start and Tuesday, November 18 at 10:28 am would end.

The rule of Pradosh Vrat is that it is worshiped during ‘Pradosh Kaal’ i.e. after sunset.

• Trayodashi Tithi will remain on 17th November throughout Pradosh period.
• At the same time, Trayodashi Tithi will end only after sunrise on 18th November.

Therefore, according to the scriptures, Pradosh fast should be observed on the same day which is Trayodashi tithi in Pradosh period. According to this, It would be correct and fruitful to observe the fast of Som Pradosh on Monday, November 17, 2025.

auspicious time of puja

Evening is the best time to worship Lord Shiva on 17th November. 05:58 pm to 08:34 pm Will remain. During this time you can anoint Lord Shiva and get his blessings by worshiping him with full rituals.

So now clear the confusion and observe Som Pradosh fast on 17th November with full devotion and devotion.