How long is the daily Pradosha period? What should be done and what should not be done at that time? Can Veda Parayanam be performed in temples during that time and on Anadhyayana days? Are there special rules for Maha Pradosham? Can temple Parayanam be done on that day?

Every day, sunset marks the Pradosha period. Things to be done at that time include Sandhyavandanam, etc., and things not to be done include studying the Vedas (Vedadhyayanam), sleeping, etc. Veda Parayanam can be done in temples if it is regularly practised during that time. There are special rules for Maha Pradosham. While things like Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Parayanam should not be done, temple Parayanam can be done during festival times. Silence (Mounam) is prescribed for Maha Pradosham, but if there is an ongoing temple Parayanam at that time, it can be performed. Even on Anadhyayana days, temple Veda Parayanam and daily Parayanam can be done. The restriction is only that it should not be recited at home. There is nothing specifically mentioned as daily Pradosham.