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News Topical, Digital Desk : The beginning of the year 2026 is going to be very special for Shiva devotees. According to the Hindu calendar, the new year begins with the auspicious occasion of Pradosh Vrat (Pradosh Vrat 2026) . Pradosh Vrat is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, and it is believed that worshipping Lord Shiva on this day alleviates devotees' suffering and fulfills their wishes. Let's explore the key aspects of this fast, which are as follows.
Auspicious time for the first Pradosh fast of the new year (Pradosh Vrat 2026 Shubh Muhurat)
According to the Vedic calendar, the first Pradosh fast of 2026 will be observed on Thursday, January 1st. Trayodashi Tithi will begin at 1:47 AM and end at 10:22 PM. Pradosh Kaal will last from 5:35 PM to 8:19 PM.
Rare coincidence of Guru Pradosh and New Year (Pradosh Vrat 2026 Significance)
- Thursday is the day of Lord Vishnu and Pradosh is the day of Lord Shiva . Therefore, the first day of the new year will bring blessings from both deities.
- According to the scriptures, observing Guru Pradosh fast destroys enemies and the person attains knowledge and good fortune.
- There will be influence of many auspicious yogas on this day, due to which fasting will yield double the benefits.
Pradosh Vrat 2026 Puja Rituals
- Wake up early in the morning, take a bath and take a vow to fast.
- Take a bath before sunset or wash your hands and feet and wear clean clothes.
- Anoint Lord Shiva with milk, curd, ghee, honey and Ganga water.
- Offer him Bilva leaves, Datura, Akshat and white flowers.
- Chant the mantra 'Om Namah Shivay'.
- Recite Shiv Chalisa and Pradosh Vrat Katha.
- Finally, complete your fast by performing Aarti.
- Apologize for all the mistakes made during the puja.
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