When should Pradosh Vrat be observed?
It is observed on the civil date when Trayodashi is present during the local Pradosh twilight. Sunset and Tithi boundaries therefore matter.
प्रदोष व्रत
Pradosh Vrat is observed when Trayodashi prevails during the twilight period around sunset.
View 2026 datesThe evening observance is dedicated to Bhagavan Shiva and Devi Parvati. Its weekday gives names such as Soma Pradosh, Bhauma Pradosh and Shani Pradosh.
Date-specific guidance must use the selected city and the applicable Sampradaya rule. This guide provides the stable observance framework; exact Parana, Chandra Uday, Pradosh or Nishita timings belong to the daily Panchang.
It is observed on the civil date when Trayodashi is present during the local Pradosh twilight. Sunset and Tithi boundaries therefore matter.
A Pradosh Vrat falling on Saturday is commonly called Shani Pradosh. The core observance remains Shiva Puja during Pradosh Kala.
No. Pradosh Kala follows local sunset, so the relevant time changes with location and date.