The Adhik Maas Guru Pradosh Vrat falls today; Light a lamp near the Shivling in the evening. Guru Pradosh fast for more months today, light a lamp near Shivling in the evening

In Sanatan Dharma, Pradosh Vrat is considered the best and most beneficial for the worship of Lord Shiva. Today, the sacred ‘Guru Pradosh Vrat’ of Adhik month (Purushottam month) of Jyeshtha month is being observed. Worshiping Lord Mahadev on the day of Guru Pradosh not only makes married life happy but also strengthens the position of Jupiter in the horoscope. According to mythological beliefs, whichever devotee regularly fulfills the resolution of 26 Pradosh fasts, Mahadev fills his bag with happiness and fulfills all his wishes. If you also want to get the blessings of Bholenath today, then do a small remedy in the evening (Pradosh Kaal).

Surefire remedies for Guru Pradosh fast: Mahadev will be pleased like this

In Pradosh Vrat, ‘Pradosh Kaal’ i.e. the time between just after sunset and the arrival of night has the most importance. To get the special blessings of Lord Shiva this evening, follow this easy method:

  • Remedy for copper pot: In the evening, fill a clean pot with pure water from your home and along with it prepare a lamp of cow ghee and go to Shiva temple.

  • Abhishek and lamp donation: After reaching the temple, first of all offer water on Shivalinga with full devotion. After this, light a ghee lamp at the place between the idol/Shivalinga of Lord Shiva and his favorite vehicle Nandi Maharaj.

It is a religious belief that by donating a lamp between Nandi and Lord Shiva during the Pradosh period, Mahadev becomes extremely happy and never lets the devotee suffer from shortage of wealth, happiness and prosperity in his life.

When is Pradosh Vrat in June 2026? Note the dates

If you want to see the list of Pradosh fasts coming in the month of June, then this year two very special Pradosh fasts are going to be observed in June:

1. Shukra Pradosh Vrat (12 June 2026): This will be the last Pradosh fast of Adhik Maas. Trayodashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha month will start on June 12 at 07:36 PM and this date will end on June 13 at 04:07 PM. Since the worship of Pradosh Kaal takes place at night, Shukra Pradosh fast will be observed on 12th June only.

2. Shani Pradosh Vrat (27 June 2026): After the end of Adhik Maas, ‘Shani Pradosh Vrat’ will be observed on the Trayodashi date of Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha. Its importance increases manifold as Pradosh Vrat falls on Saturday. By worshiping Shani Dev along with Lord Shiva on this day, one gets relief from all the troubles of Shani and Sade Sati.

Do not make these mistakes even by mistake on the day of fasting, keep these things in mind

To get the full benefits of Pradosh Vrat, it is mandatory for the devotees to follow some important rules:

  • Time of Pradosh Kaal: First of all, note down the exact time of Pradosh Kaal (Muhurat of evening puja) according to your city, because the main puja should take place during this period.

  • Avoid sleeping during the day: Devotees observing fast should avoid sleeping on the day of Pradosh Vrat, especially in the afternoon or evening. It is auspicious to spend this time in chanting the name of Shiva.

  • Story and charity: Be sure to recite Pradosh Vrat Katha at the time of puja. Along with this, donate food, clothes or money to the needy as per your capacity, which completes the fast.