# Shukra Pradosh Vrat 2026: Date and Rituals

> Shukra Pradosh Vrat is the Pradosh vrat, the evening fast for Lord Shiva on the Trayodashi tithi.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/shukra-pradosh-vrat

## Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Shukra Pradosh Vrat is kept on the thirteenth tithi, and the worship is done in the Pradosh Kaal, the twilight after sunset, when Lord Shiva is held to be most pleased. This day is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Pradosh worship is believed to free the devotee of sin and to bring peace and prosperity to the family.

## Key Rituals & Observance

Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices

1. 1 Step 1 Make the sankalpa after the morning bath.
2. 2 Step 2 In the Pradosh Kaal, bathe the Shivalinga with water, milk and honey.
3. 3 Step 3 Offer bilva leaves, white flowers and incense.
4. 4 Step 4 Recite the Shiva mantra and the vrat katha, then break the fast.

## Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras

Lord Shiva • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings

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#### Lord Shiva · Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय ॥

Om Namah Shivaya

Meaning

Salutations to Lord Shiva.

108 Japa Sacred Mantra

[More mantras](https://www.hinducalendar.today/vedic-mantra/gods/lord-shiva/shiva-mantras)

## Fasting & Parana Guidelines

✓ Keep the fast from sunrise, with water, fruit or milk only if the fast is not strict.

✓ Avoid grain, onion, garlic and salt in the strict form of the fast.

✓ Break the fast at the time the vrat directs, after the worship.