Pradosh Vrat 2026 Date: When is Bhaum Pradosh Vrat, 28th or 29th April, know the exact date and time of worship.

Pradosh Vrat 2026 Date: Pradosh fast is observed after Ekadashi fast. After Mohini Ekadashi, now preparations for Pradosh Vrat are also in full swing. According to the Panchang, the Trayodashi date of Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha of every month is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva, which is known as Pradosh Vrat. However, according to the Var, there is a difference in the name of Pradosh Vrat.

According to the Panchang, the last Pradosh fast of April and Vaishakh month will be observed on the Trayodashi date of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month. But there is confusion among the people regarding the date. The reason for this is that Trayodashi Tithi is starting in the evening on 28th April and will end in the evening on 29th April. If you are also confused about the date of Pradosh Vrat between 28th and 29th April, then know here the exact date and time of puja.

When is Pradosh Vrat on 28th or 29th April (April 2026 Pradosh Vrat Exact Date)

According to Drik Panchang, the Trayodashi tithi of Vaishakh Shukla Paksha will start from 06:51 pm on Tuesday, 28th April and will end at 07:51 pm the next day i.e. 29th April. Generally many fasts and festivals are celebrated on the basis of Udayatithi. But worship of Pradosh Kaal has special significance in Pradosh Vrat. For these reasons, Pradosh Vrat will be celebrated on 28th April only. Since 28th April is Tuesday, it will be known as Bhaum Pradosh Vrat.

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Bhaum Pradosh Vrat 2026 Puja Muhurat

The time from 07:06 pm to 09:18 pm will be auspicious for worshiping Lord Shiva on Bhaum Pradosh fast on Tuesday, 28 April 2026.

Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Puja Vidhi

• On Bhaum Pradosh, wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes. After this, take a pledge to fast by lighting a lamp in front of God in the puja room. After morning puja, perform the puja again in the evening. There is importance of performing the main puja of Pradosh Vrat during Pradosh period itself.
• You can perform Pradosh Vrat puja at home or temple anywhere. If Shivlinga is installed at home then you can worship at home also or it would be better to go to Shiva temple and worship.
• Worship at auspicious time during Pradosh period. First of all, offer water to Shivling and then offer Belpatra. After this, offer white flowers, sesame oil, Akshat, hemp, Dhatura etc.
• Now chant Shiva mantras or recite Shiva Chalisa. After reading and chanting the mantra, sing the aarti of Lord Shiva and distribute the prasad among everyone.

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