Pradosham Dates 2026: Complete Vrat Calendar & Puja Timing
Pradosham Dates 2026: Complete Vrat Calendar & Puja Timings
In Hinduism, Pradosham is one of the most sacred vows (Vrats) dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is observed on the 13th day (Trayodashi) of both the lunar fortnights (Shukla and Krishna Paksha).
The word Pradosh refers to the twilight period (sunset). It is believed that during this time (Pradosh Kaal), Lord Shiva performs the Ananda Tandava (Cosmic Dance) on the back of his bull, Nandi. Worshiping him during this window destroys bad karma and fulfills wishes.
Special Note for 2026: The year 2026 is astrologically significant due to the occurrence of Adhik Maas (Extra Month), resulting in extra Pradosham dates.
The most auspicious time for Pradosham Puja is 1.5 hours before and after sunset (Pradosh Kaal).
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Pradosham 2026 Calendar (Month-Wise)
| Date | Type / Paksha | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (Thu) |
Guru Pausha Shukla |
06:05 PM – 08:36 PM |
| Jan 16 (Fri) |
Shukra Magha Krishna |
06:13 PM – 08:44 PM |
| Jan 30 (Fri) |
Shukra Magha Shukla |
06:20 PM – 08:49 PM |
| Feb 14 (Sat) |
Shani Phalguna Krishna |
06:25 PM – 08:53 PM |
| Mar 1 (Sun) |
Ravi Phalguna Shukla |
06:28 PM – 07:09 PM |
| Mar 16 (Mon) |
Soma Chaitra Krishna |
06:30 PM – 08:53 PM |
| Mar 30 (Mon) |
Soma Chaitra Shukla |
06:31 PM – 08:52 PM |
| Apr 15 (Wed) |
Budha Vaishakha Krishna |
06:32 PM – 08:51 PM |
| Apr 28 (Tue) |
Bhauma Vaishakha Shukla |
06:51 PM – 08:51 PM |
| May 14 (Thu) |
Guru Jyeshtha Krishna |
06:38 PM – 08:53 PM |
| May 28 (Thu) |
Guru Adhik Jyeshtha Shukla |
06:41 PM – 08:56 PM |
| Jun 12 (Fri) |
Shukra Adhik Jyeshtha Krishna |
07:36 PM – 08:59 PM |
| Jun 27 (Sat) |
Shani Jyeshtha Shukla |
06:49 PM – 09:03 PM |
| Jul 12 (Sun) |
Ravi Ashadha Krishna |
06:50 PM – 09:04 PM |
| Jul 26 (Sun) |
Ravi Ashadha Shukla |
06:48 PM – 09:04 PM |
| Aug 10 (Mon) |
Soma Shravana Krishna |
06:43 PM – 09:00 PM |
| Aug 25 (Tue) |
Bhauma Shravana Shukla |
06:35 PM – 08:54 PM |
| Sep 8 (Tue) |
Bhauma Bhadrapada Krishna |
06:26 PM – 08:46 PM |
| Sep 24 (Thu) |
Guru Bhadrapada Shukla |
06:14 PM – 08:37 PM |
| Oct 8 (Thu) |
Guru Ashwina Krishna |
06:05 PM – 08:30 PM |
| Oct 23 (Fri) |
Shukra Ashwina Shukla |
05:57 PM – 08:24 PM |
| Nov 6 (Fri) |
Shukra Kartika Krishna |
05:52 PM – 08:20 PM |
| Nov 22 (Sun) |
Ravi Kartika Shukla |
05:50 PM – 08:20 PM |
| Dec 6 (Sun) |
Ravi Margashirsha Krishna |
05:53 PM – 08:24 PM |
| Dec 21 (Mon) |
Soma Margashirsha Shukla |
05:59 PM – 08:30 PM |
Check the complete list of 26 Ekadashis for Lord Vishnu.
Types of Pradosham & Their Benefits
The benefits of the Pradosh Vrat vary depending on the day of the week it falls on:
- Soma Pradosh (Monday): Dedicated to Lord Shiva (Someshwara). It grants peace of mind, removes negative thoughts, and fulfills desires.
- Bhauma Pradosh (Tuesday): Relieves devotees from diseases, debts, and financial struggles.
- Budha Pradosh (Wednesday): Helps in education, career growth, and fulfilling wishes.
- Guru Pradosh (Thursday): Grants blessings from ancestors and success in all undertakings.
- Shukra Pradosh (Friday): Brings happiness, good relationships, and removes negativity.
- Shani Pradosh (Saturday): One of the most powerful Pradoshams. It helps recover lost wealth, career promotion, and mitigates the ill effects of Shani Sade Sati.
- Ravi Pradosh (Sunday): Grants longevity, health, and fame.
Pradosham Puja Vidhi (How to Observe)
- Morning: Take a bath and vow (Sankalp) to fast for Lord Shiva. You can observe a strict fast or eat fruits/milk.
- Evening (Pradosh Kaal): This is the main time for worship (sunset to 90 mins after). Take a bath again.
- Abhishekam: Perform Abhishekam on the Shiva Lingam using Milk, Curd, Honey, Ghee, and Water while chanting “Om Namah Shivaya”.
- Offerings: Offer Bilva leaves (Bel Patra), white flowers, and Dhatura to the Lord.
- Conclusion: Light a diya, perform Aarti, and distribute Prasad.
Frequently Asked Questions
The first Pradosham of 2026 falls on Thursday, January 1, 2026 (Guru Pradosh).
There are only 2 confirmed Shani Pradosham dates in 2026: February 14 and June 27.
When Pradosham falls on a Monday, it is called Soma Pradosham. It is highly auspicious for mental peace and Shiva worship.
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