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Pradosham 2026 Dates

ప్రదోషం 2026 తేదీలు

Complete date list for 2026 with rituals and significance

ప్రదోషం — ప్రతి పక్షంలోని త్రయోదశి తిథినాడు సూర్యాస్తమయ సమీపంలో (సుమారు 90 నిమిషాలు) వచ్చే అత్యంత పవిత్రమైన శివారాధనా కాలం. సోమ ప్రదోషం (సోమవారం), భౌమ ప్రదోషం (మంగళవారం), శని ప్రదోషం (శనివారం) ముఖ్యమైనవి. శని ప్రదోషం శనిదోష పరిహారానికి అత్యంత శక్తివంతమైనది.

Pradosham is the twilight hour on the 13th day (Trayodashi) of each lunar fortnight — sacred to Lord Shiva. The 1.5-hour window (90 minutes around sunset) on Trayodashi is the most powerful time for Shiva worship in the entire month. Each weekday's Pradosham has a special name: Som Pradosham (Monday), Bhauma Pradosham (Tuesday), Shani Pradosham (Saturday — most powerful for relief from Saturn afflictions).

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Jyeshtha Shukla Pradosham (Shani)
2026-06-02
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జ్యేష్ఠ కృష్ణ ప్రదోషం
Jyeshtha Krishna Pradosham
2026-06-18

Pradosham 2026 Dates 2026 — Complete Date List

DateName (English)Name (Telugu)Significance & Practice
2026-01-06Pausha Shukla Pradosham (Som Pradosh)పౌష శుక్ల ప్రదోషం (సోమ ప్రదోషం)Falls on Monday — Som Pradosh. Most powerful Shiva worship time.
2026-01-21Pausha Krishna Pradoshamపౌష కృష్ణ ప్రదోషంTwilight Shiva worship; especially powerful with Bilva leaves and milk abhishekam.
2026-02-04Magha Shukla Pradoshamమాఘ శుక్ల ప్రదోషంRecite Mahamrityunjaya Mantra 108 times during twilight.
2026-02-19Magha Krishna Pradosham (Shiv Pradosh)మాఘ కృష్ణ ప్రదోషంSpecial Pradosham before Maha Shivaratri.
2026-03-06Phalguna Shukla Pradoshamఫాల్గుణ శుక్ల ప్రదోషంPradosh ritual: light a ghee lamp before Shivalinga at sunset.
2026-03-21Phalguna Krishna Pradoshamఫాల్గుణ కృష్ణ ప్రదోషంOffers protection from accidents and illness.
2026-04-04Chaitra Shukla Pradosham (Shani Pradosh)చైత్ర శుక్ల ప్రదోషంSaturday Pradosh — most powerful for relief from Saturn afflictions.
2026-04-20Chaitra Krishna Pradosham (Som Pradosh)చైత్ర కృష్ణ ప్రదోషం (సోమ ప్రదోషం)Monday Pradosh. Recite Shiv Mahimna Stotra.
2026-05-04Vaishakha Shukla Pradoshamవైశాఖ శుక్ల ప్రదోషంLight bilva, offer water; chant Mahamrityunjaya.
2026-05-19Vaishakha Krishna Pradoshamవైశాఖ కృష్ణ ప్రదోషంAuspicious twilight Shiva worship time.
2026-06-02Jyeshtha Shukla Pradosham (Shani)జ్యేష్ఠ శుక్ల ప్రదోషంSaturday Pradosh — Shani Pradosh.
2026-06-18Jyeshtha Krishna Pradoshamజ్యేష్ఠ కృష్ణ ప్రదోషంRecite Shri Rudram during Pradosha Kala.

About Pradosham 2026 Dates

Pradosham is the twilight hour on the 13th day (Trayodashi) of each lunar fortnight — sacred to Lord Shiva. The 1.5-hour window (90 minutes around sunset) on Trayodashi is the most powerful time for Shiva worship in the entire month. Each weekday's Pradosham has a special name: Som Pradosham (Monday), Bhauma Pradosham (Tuesday), Shani Pradosham (Saturday — most powerful for relief from Saturn afflictions).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pradosham?

Pradosham is the 1.5-hour window (approximately 90 minutes around sunset) on Trayodashi (the 13th day of each lunar fortnight) — the most powerful time for Shiva worship in the entire month. The Skanda Purana describes Pradosham as the time when Shiva dances between Nandi's horns.

How is Pradosham observed?

Visit a Shiva temple during the Pradosha Kala (90 min around sunset). Offer water (abhishekam), bilva leaves, white flowers. Light a ghee lamp. Recite Mahamrityunjaya Mantra 108 times. Stay for the Pradosha aarti at the temple. Strict observers fast from morning until completion of Pradosham worship.

What is Shani Pradosham?

When Pradosham falls on a Saturday, it is called Shani Pradosham — the most powerful of all Pradoshams. It is observed for relief from Saturn afflictions (sade sati, dhaiya), removal of chronic obstacles, and healing of long-standing diseases. Recite the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra 1,008 times if possible.

Which Shiva mantra to recite during Pradosham?

Primary: Mahamrityunjaya Mantra ("Om Tryambakam Yajamahe..."). Recite 108 times during the Pradosha Kala. Also powerful: the entire Shri Rudram, Shiva Tandava Stotra, or the Shiva Ashtottara (108 names).

When is the next Pradosham?

The next Pradosham after 2026-05-13 is Vaishakha Krishna Pradosham on 2026-05-19.

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