Note down the exact date of Mercury and Bhaum Pradosh, know the auspicious time and rules of worship:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Pradosh Vrat has special significance in Hindu religion, which is considered the best way to get the blessings of Lord Shiva. According to the Panchang, two very auspicious Pradosh fasts are falling in April 2026. The first Pradosh fast of the month will be called ‘Budh Pradosh’ as ​​it will be on Wednesday, while the second fast will be known as ‘Bhaum Pradosh’ as ​​it will be on Tuesday. It is believed that worshiping Mahadev during Pradosh period removes all the troubles of life and brings happiness and prosperity. Let us know the exact dates of these two fasts of April and the auspicious time of worship.

First Pradosh Vrat: 15 April 2026 (Mercury Pradosh)

The first Pradosh fast of the month of April will be observed on the Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month. Since it falls on a Wednesday, it is called ‘Budh Pradosh’, which is considered beneficial for progress in education, intelligence and business.

Trayodashi Tithi Start: From 15th April 2026, 12:12 pm

Trayodashi date ends: By April 15, 2026, 10:31 pm

Auspicious time of worship: 06:46 pm to 09:02 pm

Second Pradosh Vrat: 28 April 2026 (Bhaum Pradosh)

The second Pradosh fast of the month will be on Trayodashi of Vaishakh Shukla Paksha. Because it falls on Tuesday it is called ‘Bhaum Pradosh’. This fast is considered very fruitful especially for freedom from debt (Run Mochan) and pacifying the evils of planet Mars.

Trayodashi Tithi Start: 28th April 2026, 06:51 PM

Trayodashi date ends: By April 29, 2026, 07:51 pm

Auspicious time of worship: 07:01 pm to 09:07 pm

Important rules and worship method of Pradosh Vrat

Devotees observing Pradosh fast should wake up early in the morning, take bath, wear clean clothes and take a pledge to fast. After eating fruits throughout the day, one should anoint Lord Shiva in the evening just before and after sunset (Pradosh Kaal). It is very auspicious to use Belpatra, Dhatura, Akshat and white flowers in worship. On this day, the mantra ‘Om Namah Shivay’ should be chanted continuously. There is a rule to consume satvik food only after evening puja.