Shani Pradosh Vrat 2026: 26 or 27 June… When will Shani Pradosh Vrat be observed? Know the exact date and auspicious time

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When is Shani Pradosh Vrat: Pradosh fast is considered to have special significance for the worship of Lord Shiva. Pradosh fast is observed every month on the Trayodashi date of Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. When this fast falls on Saturday then it is called Shani Pradosh Vrat. On this day, Shani Dev is also worshiped along with Lord Shiva. Many people have a question in their minds regarding the date of Shani Pradosh Vrat falling in June 2026 whether this Vrat will be observed on 26th June or 27th June. Let us know according to the Panchang.

Date according to Panchang?

According to the Panchang, the Trayodashi date of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month will start at 10:22 pm on 26 June 2026. This date will last till 12:43 am on June 28, 2026. Since the effect of Trayodashi Tithi will remain for the whole day on 27th June and the same day is also Saturday, hence on the basis of Udaya Tithi Shani Pradosh Vrat Will be kept on 27th June.

Why is Shani Pradosh fast considered special?

According to religious beliefs, Shani Pradosh Vrat is considered a good opportunity to get the blessings of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. It is said that by fasting with devotion and worshiping Shiva on this day, many problems of life can be reduced. Along with this, blessings of Shani Dev are also received. According to astrological beliefs, this fast is considered especially beneficial for those people who have Saturn’s Sadesati, Dhaiya or other effects related to Saturn in their horoscope. By worshiping Lord Shiva on this day, Shani Dev is also pleased and it helps the person to get the fruits of good deeds.

How to worship Shani Pradosh Vrat?

On the day of Shani Pradosh fast, resolution for the fast is taken after morning bath. Lord Shiva, Mother Parvati and Nandi Maharaj are worshiped in the evening during Pradosh period. Water, Ganges water, milk, Belpatra, Dhatura and white flowers are offered on Shivalinga. After this, chanting Om Namah Shivay mantra and reciting Shiva Chalisa or Shiva Stuti is considered auspicious. Many devotees also offer mustard oil to Shani Dev on this day and donate it to the needy people.

Importance of Pradosh Kaal

Evening time is considered most important during Pradosh fast. There is a religious belief that at this time Lord Shiva bestows blessings on his devotees on Kailash. Therefore, worship done during Pradosh period gives special results.

Also read: Sade Sati: There are 3 phases of Saturn’s Sade Sati, know the meaning of each.

Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.

Varun Chauhan

More than a decade of experience in electronic and digital media. After doing a journalism course from Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT) Noida in 2008, I started my journey in media with the idea of ​​doing something different and new. Since the beginning, I have been interested in making those topics related to Indian culture and religious traditions available to the common people. During his career, he got the opportunity to work in prestigious media organizations like Channel One News, Sahara Samay, A2Z News, News Express, National Voice and Punjab Kesari Digital. While working in these institutions, I got the experience of learning news writing, field reporting, and digital content. At present, in the country’s largest news network TV9 Bharatvarsha, I am fulfilling the responsibility of delivering news related to religion and faith, religious events, astrology, vastu, mythology, temple traditions and fasts and festivals to the readers in simple, easy and factual language. Coverage of Maha Kumbh 2025 is one of the important experiences of my career, where I got the opportunity to write in detail on the faith of crores of devotees, the traditions of Akharas, the activities of Sant Samaj and the religious and cultural aspects related to Kumbh. Apart from this, he has also continuously written on Chardham Yatra, Sawan, Navratri, Diwali, Holi, Chhath Puja, Amarnath Yatra, Ramzan and other major religious events. I have special interest in the study of Indian culture, religious philosophy, astrology, numerology, Vastu Shastra, Puranas and folk beliefs. My endeavor is always to convey religious and spiritual topics to the readers through simple language, so that they can better understand their traditions and cultural heritage.

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