PRADOSHA (a brief note)

Pradosha or Pradosham is a term that we frequently come across in Hindu calendar (Panchangam). Originated from the concept of Time; Pradosha is a micro constituent of Kaalachakra (TIME) that occurs every day 1½ hrs before Sunset (twilight time) that is reckoned as Pradosha called as Dina Pradosham.

If it is associated with Trayodasi (13^th lunar day of both Sukla & Krishna Paksha) it is called Maha Pradosham. Sometimes it may occur on Dwaadasi day itself when Trayodasi thithi is present (prevailing) around Pradosha.

If it is associated with Monday it is called Soma Pradosha, if it is associated with Tuesday it is called Bhouma Pradosha and if it is associated with Saturday it is called Shani Pradosha.

Pradosha is a Sanskrit word (Pra + Dosha). Pra means conspicuous; prominent; notorious; great; noticeable; unique and Dosha means evil. Pradosha means great evil. As per electional astrology Pradosha time is not an auspicious time.

Generally Pradosha time is associated with worship of Lord Shiva but it will be more meritorious to worship Lord Shiva along with Lord Sri Lakshmi Narasimha. It is believed and said that Narasimha Avathara took place (manifested) and Lord Narasimha killed Hiranyakasipa (evil) during Pradosha time.

Sri Krishnaarpanamasthu