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Pradosh Vrat 2026

Trayodashi (13th tithi of each paksha) · Lord Shiva & Parvati

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Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th tithi (Trayodashi) of both Krishna and Shukla Paksha. The Pradosh window is the 1.5 hours spanning sunset — approximately 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Shiva is worshipped during this window. Shani Pradosh (when Trayodashi falls on Saturday) is the most powerful.

Pradosh Vrat Dates in 2026

  • •9 Jan (Shukla)
  • •24 Jan (Krishna)
  • •7 Feb (Shukla)
  • •23 Feb (Krishna)
  • •9 Mar (Shukla)
  • •24 Mar (Krishna)
  • •8 Apr (Shukla)
  • •22 Apr (Krishna)
  • •7 May (Shukla)
  • •21 May (Krishna)
  • •6 Jun (Shukla)
  • •20 Jun (Krishna)

How to Observe Pradosh Vrat in 2026

  1. 1Fast from morning until after the Pradosh Puja (approximately 6:30 PM)
  2. 2Prepare for Puja: take a bath, wear clean clothes, light a lamp
  3. 3During the Pradosh window (4:30–6:00 PM): bathe or anoint the Shivalinga with milk, water, honey, and curd
  4. 4Offer bael leaves, white flowers, and dhatura
  5. 5Chant Om Namah Shivaya 108 times and recite the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
  6. 6Perform aarti of Shiva; break the fast after the puja with light food

Benefits

  • ✓ Relief from Saturn's malefic effects (especially on Shani Pradosh)
  • ✓ Chronic disease recovery
  • ✓ Removal of karmic blocks in relationships
  • ✓ Progress for devotees in Shiva's lineage

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