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Shukla Pradosh Vrat is considered one of the most auspicious fasts dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. For the unversed, it is the Pradosh vrat
that falls on a Friday. This vrat is observed during the auspicious period on the Trayodashi tithi (13th lunar day), which starts after sunset. The time window after sunset when Trayodashi Tithi and Pradosha time overlap is auspicious for Shiva Puja. Here is everything you need to know about the second Pradosh vrat of 2026.
When Is Shukla Pradosh Vrat?
As per the calendar, Magha Krishna Trayodashi Tithi will begin at 8:16 pm on Thursday, January 15, 2026, and end at 10:21 pm on Friday, January 16, 2026. Meaning, the Pradosh Kaal during Trayodashi Tithi will fall on January 16. Therefore, observing a fast on January 16 will be appropriate.Pradosh Vrat Shubh Muhurat
The most important time during the Pradosh fast is the Pradosh period. On January 16, the Pradosh period will last from 5:47 PM to 8:29 PM. It is best to worship Shiva and Parvati during this time.Remedies For Pradosh Vrat
- For mental peace and stress, offering milk - which is mixed with a few drops of rose water to the Shiva Lingam is believed to calm the mind.
- People who are facing career obstacles should offer bel patra while chanting Shiva mantras.
- For relationship harmony, couples should perform the puja together and also offer white flowers.
- If health issues are a concern, lighting a ghee diya and praying sincerely during Pradosh Kaal is also believed to bring healing energy.
Puja Vidhi For Pradosh Vrat
On Pradosh Vrat, devotees maintain a rigorous fast. Twilight (evening time) is the time period when the puja is performed. Devotees offer prayers to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati by lighting a diya with desi ghee and offer fruits, flowers, sweets and other offerings. People observe fasts from dawn to dusk, and some people break their fast the next morning.Pradosh Vrat centres around devotion to Lord Shiva. In the evening hours, generally before sunset, devotees offer prayers, chant sacred mantras, and light diyas as part of the worship. The Shiva Lingam is offered bilva leaves along with milk, curd, ghee, honey, and water, or panchamrit, as devotees seek the blessings and grace of Lord Shiva.
Mantras To Chant On This Day
- Om Namah Shivaye...!!
- Om Trayambhakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti Vardhanam Urvarukmiv Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Mamritat…!!
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