Last Pradosh fast of January tomorrow, keep these things in mind to please Mahadev:

News India Live, Digital Desk: In Hindu religion, Pradosh Vrat is considered the best way to get the blessings of Lord Shiva. This fast is observed on the Trayodashi date of Shukla and Krishna Paksha of every month. Last Pradosh Vrat of January 2026 31 January (Saturday) Is falling to. Since it falls on Saturday, it will be called ‘Shani Pradosh’, which is considered especially fruitful for the birth of a son and freedom from debt.

Pradosh Vrat January 2026: Date and auspicious time

According to the Panchang, this fast will be observed on the Trayodashi date of Shukla Paksha of Magh month.

Trayodashi Tithi Start: From 30 January 2026, 09:15 PM.

Trayodashi date ends: 31 January 2026, till 08:40 pm.

Pradosh Kaal Puja Muhurat: January 31, 05:55 pm to 08:25 pm.

Specific: The worship of Pradosh Vrat is always done at the time of sunset i.e. ‘Pradosh Kaal’, hence keeping the fast on 31st January is according to the scriptures.

What to eat during the fast and what to avoid?

During Pradosh Vrat, one should take special care of eating habits so that one can get the full benefits of the Vrat:

What should we eat: Fruits (fruits, milk, juice) can be consumed during the fast. After the evening puja, you can eat Sabudana Khichdi or things made from buckwheat flour (without common salt, only rock salt).

What not to eat: Consumption of grains, red chilli, common salt, onion and garlic is completely prohibited on this day. Avoid fried foods so that the mind remains calm and engaged in devotion.

Attention Do not make these mistakes on Pradosh Vrat

According to religious beliefs, doing certain activities on the day of Pradosh Vrat is considered inauspicious:

Do not wash hair: According to the scriptures, women and men should not wash their hair on the day of fasting. If possible, retire from bathing etc. a day before.

black clothes: Avoid wearing black colored clothes during puja. It is auspicious to wear white, saffron or yellow colored clothes on this day.

Vindictive Thoughts: Do not criticize or get angry with anyone on this day. Following celibacy is mandatory.

Special significance of Shani Pradosh

Due to 31st January being Saturday, there is a coincidence of ‘Shani Pradosh’. Those people who are under the influence of Saturn’s Sadesati or Dhaiya should definitely offer black sesame seeds and Shami leaves on Shivlinga on this day. By this one gets the blessings of both Shani Dev and Mahadev.