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Pradosh Vrat 2026 Dates
Pradosh Vrat falls on the 13th day (Trayodashi) of each lunar fortnight and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Soma Pradosh (Monday) and Shani Pradosh (Saturday) are especially auspicious.
| # | Date | Day | Paksha | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | Shukla | Pradosh Vrat |
| 2 | 16 Jan 2026 | Friday | Krishna | Pradosh Vrat |
| 3 | 31 Jan 2026 | Saturday | Shukla | Shani Pradosh (Saturday) |
| 4 | 15 Feb 2026 | Sunday | Krishna | Pradosh Vrat |
| 5 | 1 Mar 2026 | Sunday | Shukla | Pradosh Vrat |
| 6 | 17 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Krishna | Pradosh Vrat |
| 7 | 31 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Shukla | Pradosh Vrat |
| 8 | 15 Apr 2026 | Wednesday | Krishna | Pradosh Vrat |
| 9 | 29 Apr 2026 | Wednesday | Shukla | Pradosh Vrat |
| 10 | 15 May 2026 | Friday | Krishna | Pradosh Vrat |
| 11 | 29 May 2026 | Friday | Shukla | Pradosh Vrat |
| 12 | 13 Jun 2026 | Saturday | Krishna | Shani Pradosh (Saturday) |
| 13 | 27 Jun 2026 | Saturday | Shukla | Shani Pradosh (Saturday) |
| 14 | 12 Jul 2026 | Sunday | Krishna | Pradosh Vrat |
| 15 | 27 Jul 2026 | Monday | Shukla | Soma Pradosh (Monday) |
| 16 | 26 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | Shukla | Pradosh Vrat |
| 17 | 9 Sept 2026 | Wednesday | Krishna | Pradosh Vrat |
| 18 | 24 Sept 2026 | Thursday | Shukla | Pradosh Vrat |
| 19 | 8 Oct 2026 | Thursday | Krishna | Pradosh Vrat |
| 20 | 24 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Shukla | Shani Pradosh (Saturday) |
| 21 | 7 Nov 2026 | Saturday | Krishna | Shani Pradosh (Saturday) |
| 22 | 22 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Shukla | Pradosh Vrat |
| 23 | 6 Dec 2026 | Sunday | Krishna | Pradosh Vrat |
| 24 | 22 Dec 2026 | Tuesday | Shukla | Pradosh Vrat |
📖 About Pradosh Vrat
• Pradosh Kaal is the twilight period (1.5 hours before and after sunset) — the most auspicious time for Shiva worship.
• Soma Pradosh (Monday Pradosh) brings blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati together.
• Shani Pradosh (Saturday Pradosh) is believed to remove the malefic effects of Saturn (Shani).
• Offer Bilva leaves, milk, and water to the Shiva Linga during Pradosh Kaal.
• Chant "Om Namah Shivaya" 108 times.