What can I eat during Pradosh Vrat?

During Pradosh Vrat, you can eat: Fruits, Milk, Curd, Nuts, Sago. Avoid: Grains until puja is complete, Non-vegetarian, Onion, Garlic, Alcohol.

What are the rules of Pradosh Vrat?

Fast from sunrise, break only after completing pradosh puja Pradosh kaal: 1.5 hours before sunset to 1.5 hours after sunset Perform Shiva abhishek with water, milk, honey, curd, and ghee Offer fresh bilva (bel) leaves — minimum 3, ideally 108 Recite Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra 108 times during pradosh kaal Avoid grains throughout the day Sattvik fruits or milk only if needed during daytime

What is the mantra for Pradosh Vrat?

The main mantra is: ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

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Twice a month

Pradosh Vrat

Q: When is the next Pradosh Vrat?

The next Pradosh Vrat dates are: June 9, 2026 (Soma Pradosh — Monday), June 24, 2026 (Pradosh), July 8, 2026 (Pradosh), July 24, 2026 (Pradosh)

Dedicated to Lord Shiva & Parvati

Pradosh Vrat falls on the Trayodashi tithi (13th day) of each lunar fortnight. The vrat is observed during the pradosh kaal — 1.5 hours before and after sunset. Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped during this sacred window. It is believed that all gods gather on Mount Kailash during Pradosh kaal, making this the most potent time for Shiva worship. The Shani Pradosh (falling on Saturday) and Soma Pradosh (Monday) are considered especially powerful.

Upcoming Pradosh Vrat Dates 2025

June 9, 2026 (Soma Pradosh — Monday)

June 24, 2026 (Pradosh)

July 8, 2026 (Pradosh)

July 24, 2026 (Pradosh)

Vrat Rules & Vidhi

1 Fast from sunrise, break only after completing pradosh puja
2 Pradosh kaal: 1.5 hours before sunset to 1.5 hours after sunset
3 Perform Shiva abhishek with water, milk, honey, curd, and ghee
4 Offer fresh bilva (bel) leaves — minimum 3, ideally 108
5 Recite Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra 108 times during pradosh kaal
6 Avoid grains throughout the day
7 Sattvik fruits or milk only if needed during daytime

✅ Allowed Foods

Fruits
Milk
Curd
Nuts
Sago

❌ Foods to Avoid

Grains until puja is complete
Non-vegetarian
Onion
Garlic
Alcohol

Sacred Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय

Om Namah Shivaya

Chant 108 times with mala beads for maximum benefit

Benefits of Pradosh Vrat

Removes accumulated sins, fulfills sincere wishes, bestows good health, wealth, and harmonious marriage. Soma Pradosh is especially good for mental peace; Shani Pradosh for relief from Saturn-related troubles.

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