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News India Live, Digital Desk: Last Pradosh fast of Phalgun month March 1, 2026, Sunday Will be kept. Due to it falling on Sunday Ravi Pradosh fast Will be said. According to the Hindu calendar, the Trayodashi date of Phalgun Shukla Paksha has special religious significance because immediately after it, the festival of Holi and then the Hindu New Year (Chaitra month) begins.
1. Date and Time (Important Timings)
There may be confusion among students and devotees regarding the beginning and ending time of Trayodashi Tithi, but Pradosh Vrat puja is always performed in the ‘Pradosh Kaal’ after sunset:
Trayodashi Tithi Start: From 08:43 PM on 28 February 2026 (Saturday).
Trayodashi date ends: Till 07:09 PM on 01 March 2026 (Sunday).
Fast date: 1 March 2026 (Sunday).
2. Auspicious time of worship (Shubh Muhurat)
Pradosh Kaal (at the time of sunset) is considered to be the most fruitful time to worship Mahadev during Pradosh Vrat:
Pradosh Kaal Puja Time: From 06:21 PM to 07:09 PM.
total duration: 48 minutes.
Nishita Muhurta (Night Puja): From 12:08 am to 12:58 am.
3. Rare auspicious combination (Special Yog)
This year’s last Phalgun Pradosh is coming with many rare combinations, which make it even more auspicious:
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga: Any work started in this yoga is successful.
Ravi Pushya Yoga: It is considered the best constellation for shopping and new beginnings.
Ayushman Yoga: It blesses with longevity and good health.
4. Importance of Ravi Pradosh fast
According to the scriptures, by observing Pradosh fast falling on Sunday, a person good health and long life Is achieved. This fast is also considered best for strengthening the position of Sun in the horoscope and increasing respect.
5. Worship method in brief
Wake up early in the morning, take bath and resolve to fast.
Remain fasting or eat fruits throughout the day.
Take bath again in the evening before sunset and wear clean clothes.
Perform Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva and offer him Belpatra, Dhatura, Akshat and sandalwood.
pradosh fast story Recite and perform Aarti at the end.