AstrologgerWhen is the next Pradosh Vrat?
Next Pradosh Vrat: Sunday, 22 November 2026 (Ravi Pradosh) — tithi 22 Nov 4:57 AM to 23 Nov 2:37 AM (New Delhi).
Pradosh Vrat falls on the 13th tithi (Trayodashi) of each fortnight and is dedicated to Lord Shiva, worshipped during the pradosh kaal at dusk. The vrat takes its name from the weekday — Shani Pradosh (Saturday) and Som Pradosh (Monday) are the most sought after. Times below are computed for New Delhi.
The next 3 Pradosh Vrat dates
| Date | Name | Tithi window | Pradosh puja (window) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 22 November 2026 | Ravi Pradosh | 22 Nov 4:57 AM to 23 Nov 2:37 AM | 22 Nov, 5:26 PM – 22 Nov, 8:07 PM |
| Sunday, 6 December 2026 | Ravi Pradosh | 6 Dec 12:52 AM to 7 Dec 2:22 AM | 6 Dec, 5:25 PM – 6 Dec, 8:08 PM |
| Monday, 21 December 2026 | Som Pradosh | 21 Dec 5:37 PM to 22 Dec 2:24 PM | 21 Dec, 5:37 PM – 21 Dec, 8:14 PM |
All dates & times computed for New Delhi (IST) with the Swiss Ephemeris + Lahiri ayanamsa.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Pradosh Vrat?+
The next Pradosh Vrat is Ravi Pradosh on Sunday, 22 November 2026, tithi 22 Nov 4:57 AM to 23 Nov 2:37 AM (New Delhi). After that: Sunday, 6 December 2026; Monday, 21 December 2026.
How many Pradosh Vrat are in 2026?+
There are 25 Pradosh Vrat in 2026 for the Delhi region — usually two per lunar month, one in each paksha.
What is pradosh kaal?+
Pradosh kaal is the roughly two-and-a-half-hour period around sunset (from sunset until about 2h24m later) when Shiva worship is performed on Trayodashi. Each date shows its pradosh kaal window.
Why is Shani Pradosh special?+
A Pradosh falling on Saturday (Shani Pradosh) is considered especially powerful for relief from Saturn-related difficulties; Som Pradosh (Monday) is favoured for wishes and marriage.
How is Pradosh Vrat observed?+
Devotees traditionally fast through the day, bathe before dusk, and perform Shiva puja during pradosh kaal — offering water, bilva (bel) leaves and a lamp, and reciting the Pradosh Vrat katha. Practice varies by family; the merit is said to lie in devotion, not strictness.