Pradosh Vrat May 2026: Pradosh Vrat will be observed in the second week of May 2026. Should this Pradosh Vrat be observed on 14th May or 15th? There is disagreement regarding this. Know further when to observe Pradosh Vrat in May 2026?
Guru Pradosh Vrat May 2026 Auspicious time: Pradosh fast is observed on the Trayodashi tithi of both the fortnights of the month of Rahane. In this fast, Lord Shiva is worshiped in the evening i.e. during Pradosh period, hence the name of this fast is Pradosh. This time it is coinciding with Pradosh Vrat in the second week of May 2026. Will this fast be observed on 14th May or 15th May? There are doubts about this. Know further what is the exact date of Pradosh Vrat in May 2026, along with complete details including worship method, mantra…
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What is the exact date of Pradosh Vrat?
According to the Panchang, the Trayodashi tithi of Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha month will start from 11:20 am on Thursday, May 14, which will continue till 08:31 am the next day i.e. Friday, May 15. Since Lord Shiva is worshiped in the evening during Pradosh Vrat and this situation is falling on 14th May, Thursday, then this Vrat will be observed on this day. Due to Pradosh fast being observed on Thursday, it will be called Guru Pradosh.
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14 May 2026 Pradosh Vrat Puja auspicious time
According to the Panchang, on Thursday, May 14, the auspicious time for the worship of Pradosh Vrat will start from 07:04 PM and will continue till 09:09 PM. That means devotees will get full time of 02 hours 05 minutes for worship.
Perform Guru Pradosh fast and worship with this method
– On the morning of 14th May, Thursday, after taking bath, take water, rice and flowers in your hand and take a pledge to fast and worship. Follow the rules of fasting throughout the day and do not eat anything. If it is not possible to do this then you can eat fruits.
Before the auspicious time, collect the worship materials at one place. First of all, anoint Lord Shiva with water, then with cow’s milk and then once with pure water. Offer Bilva leaves, flowers, Dhatura etc. things one by one to Mahadev.
– While worshiping, keep chanting Om Namah Shivay mantra in your mind. Offer food to Mahadev as per your wish and perform aarti with a lamp made of pure ghee. After puja, donate to the poor and then eat satvik food.
– Follow celibacy at night. If possible, you can also do bhajan and kirtan. If you want to sleep, sleep on the floor only. In this way, the person who observes Pradosh Vrat with devotion and devotion, all his wishes are fulfilled.
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