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In Sanatan Dharma, the holy Pradosh Vrat, which is considered best for the worship of Lord Shiva, has a special place among the Hindu devotees. This fast, observed on the Trayodashi date of both Krishna and Shukla paksha of every month, is considered to be the biggest means of obtaining the immense mercy of Mahadev and Mother Parvati. According to religious beliefs, Pradosh Vrat is named based on the day of the week on which Trayodashi Tithi falls. In this context, the first Pradosh Vrat of July 2026 is being celebrated as a rare and auspicious coincidence of ‘Ravi Pradosh Vrat’ as it falls on a Sunday.
Date and Panchang calculation of Ravi Pradosh Vrat 2026: Know when till when is Trayodashi
According to the calculations of the Vedic calendar, the Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha of Ashadha month has started on 12th July 2026 at 02:04 am in the early morning. This holy date will end on the same day i.e. 12th July at 10:29 pm. In the scriptures, for the worship of Pradosh Vrat, the time after sunset i.e. ‘Pradosh Kaal’ is given priority. On this basis, this first Pradosh fast of July is being observed with full rituals on Sunday, 12th July 2026, which will bring happiness, prosperity and spiritual peace in the lives of the devotees.
Most fortunate time to worship Shiva: Note the evening Pradosh Puja Muhurta.
On the day of Ravi Pradosh fast, the most auspicious time (Pradosh Kaal) to perform satvik and fruitful worship of Lord Bholenath will be from 07:20 pm to 09:30 pm. According to religious texts, worshiping Shiva done during this specific time period yields a thousand times more results. Apart from this, if we talk about other important and auspicious fronts of the day, the morning Brahma Muhurta was from 04:42 am to 05:25 am, while the afternoon Abhijeet Muhurta, considered the most sacred, will be active from 12:18 am to 01:10 am.
Freedom from Pitra Dosh and blessing of health: What is the spiritual significance of this special fast?
Pradosh fast falling on Sunday is dedicated not only to Devadhidev Mahadev but also to the direct deity Lord Surya Narayan. From the astrological and religious point of view, the people who observe the fast of Ravi Pradosh with full devotion and piety, get freedom from the serious ‘Pitra Dosh’ present in the horoscope forever. Along with this, this fast is considered infallible for achieving good health, long life and fame, fame and high respect in the society. By the grace of Lord Shiva, devotees are blessed with inner mental strength and family happiness.
When is the second Pradosh Vrat of July 2026? Note the date in advance
If you are planning for the fasts of this month, then let us tell you that the second Pradosh fast of July 2026 is also bringing a very interesting coincidence. This fast will also be observed on Sunday, 26th July 2026 only, due to which the devotees will get a chance to avail the virtue of Ravi Pradosh fast twice this month. Trayodashi Tithi will start from 01:57 PM on 26th July and end at 04:14 PM the next day on 27th July, and the special muhurat of evening Pradosh Puja on that day will be from 07:17 PM to 09:28 PM.