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).
Upcoming Dates
Pradosham 2026 Dates 2026 — Complete Date List
| Date | Name (English) | Name (Telugu) | Significance & Practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-06 | Pausha Shukla Pradosham (Som Pradosh) | పౌష శుక్ల ప్రదోషం (సోమ ప్రదోషం) | Falls on Monday — Som Pradosh. Most powerful Shiva worship time. |
| 2026-01-21 | Pausha Krishna Pradosham | పౌష కృష్ణ ప్రదోషం | Twilight Shiva worship; especially powerful with Bilva leaves and milk abhishekam. |
| 2026-02-04 | Magha Shukla Pradosham | మాఘ శుక్ల ప్రదోషం | Recite Mahamrityunjaya Mantra 108 times during twilight. |
| 2026-02-19 | Magha Krishna Pradosham (Shiv Pradosh) | మాఘ కృష్ణ ప్రదోషం | Special Pradosham before Maha Shivaratri. |
| 2026-03-06 | Phalguna Shukla Pradosham | ఫాల్గుణ శుక్ల ప్రదోషం | Pradosh ritual: light a ghee lamp before Shivalinga at sunset. |
| 2026-03-21 | Phalguna Krishna Pradosham | ఫాల్గుణ కృష్ణ ప్రదోషం | Offers protection from accidents and illness. |
| 2026-04-04 | Chaitra Shukla Pradosham (Shani Pradosh) | చైత్ర శుక్ల ప్రదోషం | Saturday Pradosh — most powerful for relief from Saturn afflictions. |
| 2026-04-20 | Chaitra Krishna Pradosham (Som Pradosh) | చైత్ర కృష్ణ ప్రదోషం (సోమ ప్రదోషం) | Monday Pradosh. Recite Shiv Mahimna Stotra. |
| 2026-05-04 | Vaishakha Shukla Pradosham | వైశాఖ శుక్ల ప్రదోషం | Light bilva, offer water; chant Mahamrityunjaya. |
| 2026-05-19 | Vaishakha Krishna Pradosham | వైశాఖ కృష్ణ ప్రదోషం | Auspicious twilight Shiva worship time. |
| 2026-06-02 | Jyeshtha Shukla Pradosham (Shani) | జ్యేష్ఠ శుక్ల ప్రదోషం | Saturday Pradosh — Shani Pradosh. |
| 2026-06-18 | Jyeshtha Krishna Pradosham | జ్యేష్ఠ కృష్ణ ప్రదోషం | Recite 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.