ପ୍ରଦୋଷ — ମହତ୍ତ୍ୱ
Pradosham is observed on Trayodashi (13th day) of both Shukla and Krishna fortnights. The period just after sunset is called Pradosh. Lord Shiva is worshipped for health, wealth, and fulfilment of wishes.
ପ୍ରଦୋଷ — ମହତ୍ତ୍ୱ
According to the Shiva Purana, the devas and asuras churned the ocean and received the poison (halahala). Shiva drank it to save the world. Pradosh is the time when Shiva is believed to be most pleased. Observing the vrat is said to grant boons.
ପ୍ରଦୋଷ — ପୂଜା ବିଧି
- Observe a full-day or partial fast; break after the Pradosh puja.
- During Pradosh (twilight), offer milk, bilva leaves, and flowers to Shiva.
- Chant Om Namah Shivaya and Shiva mantras; perform abhishekam if possible.
- Listen to or recite the Pradosh Vrat katha; offer prasad.
ପ୍ରଦୋଷ — ମନ୍ତ୍ର
ॐ नमः शिवाय
oṃ namaḥ śivāya
Salutations to Shiva
ପ୍ରଦୋଷ — ପାରମ୍ପରିକ ଖାଦ୍ୟ
- ●Fruits
- ●Milk
- ●Light sattvic meal after puja
ପ୍ରଦୋଷ — ଅନ୍ୟ ନାମ
North India
Monthly Trayodashi vrat
South India
Pradosham in Shiva temples
ପ୍ରଦୋଷ — କରିବା ଉଚିତ / କରିବା ଅନୁଚିତ
କରିବା ଉଚିତ
- ✓Observe fast
- ✓Worship Shiva during Pradosh
- ✓Offer bilva
- ✓Chant mantras
କରିବା ଅନୁଚିତ
- ✗Do not miss the Pradosh time
- ✗Avoid non-veg and alcohol
- ✗Do not disrespect Shiva
ପ୍ରଦୋଷ — FAQ
- ପ୍ରଦୋଷ କଣ?
- Pradosham is observed on Trayodashi (13th day) of both Shukla and Krishna fortnights.
- ପ୍ରଦୋଷ 2026 କେବେ?
- 2026ରେ ପ୍ରଦୋଷ Saturday, June 13, 2026ରେ ପଡ଼ିବ।
- What are the ପ୍ରଦୋଷ puja rituals?
- Observe a full-day or partial fast; break after the Pradosh puja.; During Pradosh (twilight), offer milk, bilva leaves, and flowers to Shiva.; Chant Om Namah Shivaya and Shiva mantras; perform abhishekam if possible.; Listen to or recite the Pradosh Vrat katha; offer prasad.
- What to eat on ପ୍ରଦୋଷ?
- Fruits, Milk, Light sattvic meal after puja
- What should you do on ପ୍ରଦୋଷ?
- Observe fast; Worship Shiva during Pradosh; Offer bilva
- What should you avoid on ପ୍ରଦୋଷ?
- Do not miss the Pradosh time; Avoid non-veg and alcohol; Do not disrespect Shiva
- ପ୍ରଦୋଷ ଦିନ କେଉଁ ଦେବତାଙ୍କୁ ପୂଜା କରାଯାଏ?
- ପ୍ରଦୋଷ Shivaଙ୍କୁ ଉତ୍ସର୍ଗ।
Upcoming ପ୍ରଦୋଷ Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
ପ୍ରଦୋଷ is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2026 | Saturday | 03:10 am | — |
| Jun 27, 2026 | Saturday | 05:26 pm | — |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Sunday | 02:44 am | — |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Monday | 05:55 pm | — |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Monday | 02:40 am | — |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Wednesday | 05:50 pm | — |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Wednesday | 03:53 am | — |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Thursday | 04:53 pm | — |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Thursday | 03:49 am | — |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Saturday | 04:22 pm | — |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Saturday | 04:38 am | — |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Sunday | 03:25 pm | — |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Sunday | 04:28 am | — |
| Dec 22, 2026 | Tuesday | 03:33 pm | — |
| Jan 5, 2027 | Tuesday | 05:14 am | — |