Pradosh Vrat Dates (प्रदोष व्रत)
🪔 Dedicated to Shiva (with Parvati)
About Pradosh Vrat
Falls on Trayodashi (the 13th tithi) of both parikshas, observed during Pradosh Kaal — roughly 1.5 hours either side of sunset — the time Shiva is said to dance the cosmic Tandava in a state of bliss. Falling on a Monday/Tuesday/Saturday gives it the special names Soma/Bhauma/Shani Pradosh respectively.
🪔 Puja Vidhi
Bathe and wear clean clothes; visit a Shiva temple (or worship at home) right through twilight; offer bilva (bel) leaves, milk and water as Abhishek, and white flowers; light a lamp; chant "Om Namah Shivaya" or the Shiva Panchakshari mantra during Pradosh Kaal itself.
- Fast till the evening puja (many then take only fruit or milk)
- Shiva Abhishek with milk/water/bel leaves
- Maintain silence and devotion during Pradosh Kaal
- Non-vegetarian food and alcohol
- Cutting hair or nails
- Arguments or harsh words, especially during Pradosh Kaal
📅 All Pradosh Vrat Dates — Next 12 Months
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2026 (Sat) | Shani Pradosh |
| 7 Nov 2026 (Sat) | Shani Pradosh |
| 22 Nov 2026 (Sun) | Pradosh Vrat |
| 6 Dec 2026 (Sun) | Pradosh Vrat |
| 22 Dec 2026 (Tue) | Bhauma Pradosh |
| 5 Jan 2027 (Tue) | Bhauma Pradosh |
| 20 Jan 2027 (Wed) | Pradosh Vrat |
| 4 Feb 2027 (Thu) | Pradosh Vrat |
| 19 Feb 2027 (Fri) | Pradosh Vrat |
| 6 Mar 2027 (Sat) | Shani Pradosh |
| 20 Mar 2027 (Sat) | Shani Pradosh |
| 4 Apr 2027 (Sun) | Pradosh Vrat |
| 19 Apr 2027 (Mon) | Soma Pradosh |
| 4 May 2027 (Tue) | Bhauma Pradosh |
| 18 May 2027 (Tue) | Bhauma Pradosh |
| 3 Jun 2027 (Thu) | Pradosh Vrat |
| 16 Jun 2027 (Wed) | Pradosh Vrat |
| 2 Jul 2027 (Fri) | Pradosh Vrat |
| 16 Jul 2027 (Fri) | Pradosh Vrat |
| 31 Jul 2027 (Sat) | Shani Pradosh |
| 14 Aug 2027 (Sat) | Shani Pradosh |
| 15 Aug 2027 (Sun) | Pradosh Vrat |
| 30 Aug 2027 (Mon) | Soma Pradosh |
| 13 Sept 2027 (Mon) | Soma Pradosh |
| 28 Sept 2027 (Tue) | Bhauma Pradosh |
Frequently Asked Questions
Pradosh falls twice a month, on Trayodashi (the 13th tithi) of both parikshas — roughly 24 a year; see every 2026 date above.
Roughly 1.5 hours either side of sunset — the exact window shifts through the year as sunset time itself changes.
The special names given to a Pradosh Vrat that falls on a Monday, Tuesday, or Saturday respectively — each considered especially auspicious for its own reason.