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In Sanatan Dharma, Pradosh Vrat is considered to have special religious significance to obtain the immense blessings of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. According to the Hindu calendar, Pradosh Vrat is observed on the Trayodashi tithi of both the fortnights (Krishna and Shukla Paksha) of every month. The first Pradosh fast of November 2026 is falling on Trayodashi tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month, which is coming just before the great festivals of Dhanteras and Diwali. Since it falls on Friday, it will be called the extremely fruitful ‘Shukra Pradosh Vrat’. According to astrology and mythological beliefs, observing Shukra Pradosh fast brings happiness, prosperity, splendor, beauty and marital bliss in life. Just before the holy festival of Diwali, this is a rare and extremely auspicious coincidence of getting the blessings of Lord Bholenath and Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.
In Pradosh Vrat, the main ritual is to worship Lord Shiva in the evening i.e. during ‘Pradosh Kaal’ after sunset. According to the Panchang calculation, Kartik Krishna Trayodashi Tithi will start from 10:31 am on 6 November 2026 and this date will last till 10:48 am the next day on 7 November 2026. Since Pradosh Vyapini Tithi is being received only on the evening of 6th November, the first Pradosh Vrat of November will be observed on 6th November 2026, Friday only.
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Pradosh fast date: 6 November 2026 (Friday)
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Trayodashi Tithi Start: November 6, 2026, 10:31 am
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Trayodashi date ends: November 7, 2026, 10:48 am
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Evening Pradosh Kaal Puja Muhurta: 6 November 2026, 05:32 PM to 08:11 PM
(Note: The second Pradosh Vrat of the month of November will be observed as ‘Ravi Pradosh Vrat’ on Trayodashi of Kartik Shukla Paksha on 22 November 2026, Sunday).
The coincidence of Trayodashi Tithi on Friday simultaneously activates the favorable effects of both Lord Shiva and planet Venus. The month of Kartik is considered best for worshiping both Lord Vishnu and Shiva. This Shukra Pradosh fast, falling just before Diwali, is considered especially fruitful for those people who have been struggling with financial constraints, debt or marital stress for a long time. It is believed that during Pradosh period, Lord Shiva performs Anand Tandav on Mount Kailash and all the gods and goddesses praise him. Prayer done with a true heart during this auspicious time destroys all the poverty and troubles of life.
The devotees observing fast should wake up in the morning in Brahma Muhurta and take bath and wear clean light white or pink clothes. After this, after offering Arghya to Sun God, take water and Akshat in hand and pledge for Pradosh Vrat. While eating fruits throughout the day, chant the Panchakshari mantra ‘Om Namah Shivay’ in your mind. Before Pradosh Kaal starts in the evening, wash your hands and feet again and sit at the place of worship. Anoint Shivling with Ganga water, raw cow’s milk, curd, honey and ghee i.e. Panchamrit. After this, offer white sandalwood, akshat, belpatra, datura, shami patra, white madar flowers and ashes to Lord Shiva. Offer red chunari and makeup items to Goddess Parvati. After this, light a ghee lamp and listen or recite Shukra Pradosh Vrat Katha. At the end, perform the aarti of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati, offer kheer or white sweets and distribute the prasad among all the family members.