Pradosh Vrat is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. This fast is considered important for getting the grace of Shiva and fulfilling wishes. According to the almanac, Pradosh fast is kept on the Trayodashi of both sides (Krishna and Shukla Paksha) of every month.

Due to falling on different days, there is a difference in the name of Pradosh Vrat. When Pradosh fast falls on Wednesday, it is known as Mercury Pradosh Vrat. Many benefits of observing this fast have been mentioned in Shiva Purana.

On Wednesday 20 August, the Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month will be there and on this day Mercury Pradosh will be fasted. Pradosh Vrat is worshiped in the evening just before sunset. Let’s know the benefits of Mercury Pradosh fast.

Pradosh Vrat is dedicated to Shiva and Wednesday is the day of Lord Ganesha. In such a situation, the worship of Lord Shiva and Ganesha i.e. father and son liberates from many defects in Pradosh Vrat.

By fasting on the day of Mercury Pradosh fast, the health of children is good by worshiping. Also, this fast also gives the boon of good intellect.

According to Shivpuran and Skandpuran, fasting on the day of Pradosh fast removes diseases, wealth increases and happiness and prosperity comes in life.