Pradosh Vrat
Pradosh, occurring on the 13th day (Trayodashi), is a sacred window of twilight when Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati are said to be in their most benevolent and joyful state, dancing on Mount Kailash.
SPIRITUAL STORY
The legend of Pradosh is connected to the churning of the cosmic ocean (Samudra Manthan) by the Devas and Asuras. During the churning, a lethal poison named Halahala emerged, capable of burning the en...
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Lord Shiva & Mata Parvati (भगवान शिव और माता पार्वती)
FASTING PROTOCOLS
- check_circleMaintain a clean, vegetarian routine.
SACRED MANTRA
ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)
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Accurate dates & timings for Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
| Date | Day | Highlights | wb_sunnySunrise | wb_twilightSunset | nightlightMoonrise | brightness_2Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 2026 | Monday | Som Pradosh (Shukla) | — | — | — | — |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Som Pradosh (Krishna) | — | — | — | — |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Wednesday | Budh Pradosh (Shukla) | — | — | — | — |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Wednesday | Budh Pradosh (Krishna) | — | — | — | — |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Thursday | Guru Pradosh (Shukla) | — | — | — | — |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Friday | Shukra Pradosh (Krishna) | — | — | — | — |
| 11 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Shani Pradosh (Shukla) | — | — | — | — |
| 25 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Shani Pradosh (Krishna) | — | — | — | — |
| 11 May 2026 | Monday | Som Pradosh (Shukla) | — | — | — | — |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Som Pradosh (Krishna) | — | — | — | — |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Tuesday | Mangal Pradosh (Shukla) | — | — | — | — |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | Budh Pradosh (Krishna) | — | — | — | — |
| 9 Jul 2026 | Thursday | Guru Pradosh (Shukla) | — | — | — | — |
| 23 Jul 2026 | Thursday | Guru Pradosh (Krishna) | — | — | — | — |
| 8 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Shani Pradosh (Shukla) | — | — | — | — |
| 22 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Shani Pradosh (Krishna) | — | — | — | — |
| 6 Sept 2026 | Sunday | Ravi Pradosh (Shukla) | — | — | — | — |
| 20 Sept 2026 | Sunday | Ravi Pradosh (Krishna) | — | — | — | — |
| 6 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Mangal Pradosh (Shukla) | — | — | — | — |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Mangal Pradosh (Krishna) | — | — | — | — |
| 4 Nov 2026 | Wednesday | Budh Pradosh (Shukla) | — | — | — | — |
| 19 Nov 2026 | Thursday | Guru Pradosh (Krishna) | — | — | — | — |
| 4 Dec 2026 | Friday | Shukra Pradosh (Shukla) | — | — | — | — |
| 18 Dec 2026 | Friday | Shukra Pradosh (Krishna) | — | — | — | — |
spaPradosh Vrat Puja Vidhi
Fast from sunrise until twilight (1.5 hours after sunset).
Take a bath in the evening before performing the evening Puja.
Perform Shiva Linga Abhishekam using milk, honey, ghee, curd, and water.
Offer Bilva leaves (Bel Patra), flowers, and incense to the Lord.
Chant the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra and break the fast with a simple vegetarian meal.