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Pradosham Dates 2026

Pradosham falls on the 13th tithi (Trayodashi) of both pakshas, observed in the twilight window — roughly 1.5 hours before sunset to 45 minutes after. It is sacred to Lord Shiva.

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Pradosham falls on the 13th tithi (Trayodashi) of both pakshas, observed in the twilight window — roughly 1.5 hours before sunset to 45 minutes after. It is sacred to Lord Shiva.

Pradosham windows are named by weekday: Bhauma Pradosham (Tuesday), Shani Pradosham (Saturday), Soma Pradosham (Monday), etc. Shani Pradosham is considered especially powerful for Saturn afflictions.

Pradosham dates 2026

Date	Tithi	Begins	Ends
Thu 1 Jan 2026	Shukla Trayodashi	01:26 on 1 Jan	22:06 on 1 Jan
Fri 16 Jan 2026	Krishna Trayodashi	20:22 on 15 Jan	22:22 on 16 Jan
Sat 31 Jan 2026	Shukla Trayodashi	10:52 on 30 Jan	08:11 on 31 Jan
Sun 15 Feb 2026	Krishna Trayodashi	16:05 on 14 Feb	17:04 on 15 Feb
Sun 1 Mar 2026	Shukla Trayodashi	20:38 on 28 Feb	19:05 on 1 Mar
Tue 17 Mar 2026	Krishna Trayodashi	09:42 on 16 Mar	09:19 on 17 Mar
Tue 31 Mar 2026	Shukla Trayodashi	07:18 on 30 Mar	07:07 on 31 Mar
Wed 15 Apr 2026	Krishna Trayodashi	00:08 on 15 Apr	22:21 on 15 Apr
Wed 29 Apr 2026	Shukla Trayodashi	19:10 on 28 Apr	20:14 on 29 Apr
Fri 15 May 2026	Krishna Trayodashi	11:13 on 14 May	08:20 on 15 May
Fri 29 May 2026	Shukla Trayodashi	08:15 on 28 May	10:11 on 29 May
Sat 13 Jun 2026	Krishna Trayodashi	19:33 on 12 Jun	16:03 on 13 Jun
Sat 27 Jun 2026	Shukla Trayodashi	22:29 on 26 Jun	00:49 on 28 Jun
Sun 12 Jul 2026	Krishna Trayodashi	02:08 on 12 Jul	22:35 on 12 Jul
Mon 27 Jul 2026	Shukla Trayodashi	13:52 on 26 Jul	16:06 on 27 Jul
Tue 11 Aug 2026 kshaya — calendars may differ	Krishna Trayodashi	08:10 on 10 Aug	05:05 on 11 Aug
Wed 26 Aug 2026	Shukla Trayodashi	06:12 on 25 Aug	07:50 on 26 Aug
Wed 9 Sep 2026	Krishna Trayodashi	14:51 on 8 Sep	12:41 on 9 Sep
Thu 24 Sep 2026	Shukla Trayodashi	22:52 on 23 Sep	23:21 on 24 Sep
Thu 8 Oct 2026	Krishna Trayodashi	23:20 on 7 Oct	22:23 on 8 Oct
Sat 24 Oct 2026	Shukla Trayodashi	14:46 on 23 Oct	13:48 on 24 Oct
Sat 7 Nov 2026	Krishna Trayodashi	10:35 on 6 Nov	10:56 on 7 Nov
Sun 22 Nov 2026	Shukla Trayodashi	05:03 on 22 Nov	02:46 on 23 Nov
Sun 6 Dec 2026	Krishna Trayodashi	01:01 on 6 Dec	02:34 on 7 Dec
Tue 22 Dec 2026	Shukla Trayodashi	17:29 on 21 Dec	14:21 on 22 Dec

Computed 2026-08-17 · dates resolved for New Delhi, IST — the reference meridian printed panchangs use. The same tithi can resolve to a different civil date elsewhere on Earth.

Parana — breaking the fast

Pradosham itself is a twilight observance, not a 24-hour fast. The window is roughly 1.5 hours before sunset to 1 hour after sunset. Break the day-long fast after the evening Shiva abhishekam — usually with milk, fruits, and prasad. Heavy grain meals can resume after.

How to observe the vrat

Fast through the day from sunrise (some traditions allow fruits and milk only).
Bathe again in the late afternoon shortly before the Pradosham window opens.
Visit a Shiva temple during the twilight window — observe the abhishekam (ritual bath of the lingam) with milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar, and cold water.
Recite the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra 108 times, the Shiva Tandava Stotram, and the Pradosha Stotra.
Offer bilva (bel) leaves — Shiva accepts no offering more dear than bilva.

What to avoid

Onion, garlic
Non-vegetarian food
Alcohol
Anger and confrontation during the Pradosham window

Spiritual and material benefits

Especially powerful for those undergoing Sade Sati or Saturn dosha (Shani Pradosham on Saturday).
Wish-fulfilment — anything sincerely prayed for during the Pradosham window is said to be granted.
Health, prosperity, and removal of marital obstacles.

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Positions from the shared Lahiri-sidereal ephemeris; sunrise by the NOAA solar calculator. Every date above is computed, not stored. How AskSoma computes things.

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