Pradosh Vrat 2026: Know the Date, Auspicious Timing and Complete Worship Ritual of January’s Last Pradosh Fast

Pradosh Vrat holds special significance in Hinduism and is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Observing this fast during the auspicious Pradosh Kaal is believed to bring prosperity, happiness, and harmony in married life. The last Pradosh Vrat of January 2026 will be observed during the Shukla Paksha Trayodashi of the Magh month.

Here are complete details about the date, auspicious muhurat, and puja method for January’s final Pradosh Vrat.

When Is the Last Pradosh Vrat in January 2026?

According to the Hindu Panchang, the Trayodashi Tithi of Magh Shukla Paksha will begin on
Friday, January 30, 2026, at 11:30 AM,
and will end on
Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 8:26 AM.

Based on Pradosh Kaal calculations, the Pradosh Vrat will be observed on Friday, January 30, 2026. Worship performed during the Pradosh Kaal on this day is considered highly auspicious.

Auspicious Pradosh Kaal Muhurat

On January 30, 2026, the Pradosh Kaal will be from:

🕉 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM

This 1 hour and 30 minutes window—approximately 45 minutes before and after sunset—is considered the most favorable time for offering prayers to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Pradosh Vrat Puja Vidhi (Worship Method)

• Devotees should wake up early in the morning, take a holy bath, wear clean clothes, and take a vow to observe the Pradosh fast.
• Place a clean cloth on a wooden platform in the prayer area and install idols or images of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Also place an image or idol of Lord Ganesha.
• Sprinkle Gangajal to purify the worship area.
• Perform Shivling Abhishek either at home or at a nearby Shiva temple using milk, curd, honey, and holy water. Offer Bel leaves to Lord Shiva during the ritual.
• Offer flowers, incense, lamps, sandalwood paste, rice grains, and food offerings to Lord Shiva. Goddess Parvati should be offered items of adornment.
• During the Pradosh Kaal in the evening, pour water on the Shivling and chant “Om Namah Shivaya” or the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra with devotion.
• Conclude the puja by performing Aarti of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and Lord Ganesha, followed by offering bhog.

Spiritual Significance

It is believed that Lord Shiva is most benevolent during the Pradosh Kaal. Devotees who observe this fast with sincerity are blessed with peace, prosperity, relief from hardships, and marital happiness.