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Pradosh Vrat 2026: Pradosh fast is considered very important in Hindu religion. Pradosh fast is observed twice every month on the Trayodashi date of Krishna and Shukla Paksha. The day on which Pradosh Vrat falls is known as Vaar. Pradosh Vrat is the most auspicious occasion to receive the blessings of Lord Shiva. On this day, special worship of Lord Shiva is done during Pradosh period.

There is a religious belief that worshiping Lord Shiva on the day of Pradosh Vrat brings happiness in life. All troubles go away. However, people have doubts regarding the last Pradosh fast of Vaishakh month, on which date will it be observed - 28th or 29th April? In such a situation, let us know the exact date of this fast. Also know the auspicious time and method of worship.

When is the last Pradosh fast of Vaishakh month 2026?

According to the Vedic calendar, the Trayodashi date of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month is starting on 28th April at 06:51 pm. This date will end on April 29 at 07:51 pm. In such a situation, Pradosh's fast will be observed on Tuesday, 28th April. The Pradosh fast observed on Tuesday is called Bhaum Pradosh fast. In such a situation, this Bhaum Pradosh fast will be observed.

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Auspicious time to worship the last Pradosh fast of Vaishakh month.

On the day of Bhaum Pradosh fast i.e. 28th April, the auspicious time for worshiping Lord Shiva will be from 06:54 pm to 09:04 pm.

Worship method of Pradosh Vrat

• On the day of Pradosh Vrat, wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes. Then take a pledge to fast.
• Keep Belpatra, Dhatura, Aak flowers, Akshat, incense, lamp, Ganga water and sweets ready for the puja.
• During Pradosh Kaal i.e. in the evening, take bath again or wash your hands and feet and become pure.
• Place the idols of Lord Shiva, Mother Parvati and Ganesh ji on a post.
• First of all anoint Shivling with Ganga water and raw milk.
• Offer Belpatra, flowers, hemp, Dhatura etc. on Shivalinga.
• After this chant Om Namah Shivay mantra. Read or listen to the story of Pradosh Vrat.
• At last, perform Aarti of Lord Shiva and distribute Prasad among everyone.

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Varun Kumar