When will the Pradosh fast be observed in May? Immediately note the date and time of the puja in your diary.

News Topical, Digital Desk : According to religious belief, worshipping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on the day of Pradosh Vrat brings success in life and increases happiness and prosperity. It is customary to worship Mahadev in the evening on this day.

Donations of food, money, and other items should be made to temples or to poor people. This brings auspicious results to the devotee. The month of May is about to begin. So, let us tell you when the Pradosh Vrat will be observed this month.

When is Pradosh Vrat in May? (Pradosh Vrat 2026 Dates)

According to the Vedic calendar, the first Pradosh fast of the month of Jyeshtha is on 14th May and the second Pradosh fast is on 28th May.

Pradosh Vrat 2026 Date and Shubh Muhurat

According to the Vedic calendar, the Trayodashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the Jyeshtha month begins on May 14th at 11:20 am. The Tithi will end on May 15th at 8:31 am. Consequently, Pradosh will be observed on May 14th.
The timing for Shiva Puja on this day is from 7:04 pm to 9:09 pm.

Pradosh Vrat 2026 Date and Shubh Muhurat

According to the Vedic calendar, the second Pradosh fast will be observed on May 28.
Beginning of the Trayodashi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month - 7:56 am on May
28th End of the Trayodashi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month - 9:50 am on May 29th
Auspicious time for Shiva Puja - 7:12 pm to 9:15 pm

Be sure to follow these rules

• On the day of Pradosh Vrat, one should observe the rule of celibacy. This ensures the practitioner receives the full benefits of the fast.
• Eat sattvic foods during the fast. Avoid garlic, onions, meat, or alcohol.
• Also, don't argue with anyone. Don't think negatively about anyone.
• Do not wear black clothes.
• Take care of the cleanliness of the house and temple.
• Do not insult women and elders.
• Recite the story and Shiv Chalisa during the puja .
• Donate food, money, and other items to temples or to the poor. It is believed that donating on Pradosh Vrat day brings financial gains and increases happiness and prosperity.

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