Pradosh Vrat

Tradition and significance

Shiva-Parvati worship and devotional observance. Trayodashi in both Pakshas. Pradosha around sunset. Practices, month conventions and ritual procedures may vary by region, community and family tradition. Confirm the applicable tradition with a qualified traditional priest or acharya. These descriptions are supplied catalogue material awaiting independent reference review; they do not establish exact dates or local timings. Specialist ancestral rites are informational, not automated instructions.

Calendar rule

Trayodashi in both Pakshas.

Traditional worship period

Pradosha around sunset.

Fasting guidance

Fasting is traditional and voluntary. Practices vary; avoid medically unsuitable fasting and seek appropriate medical advice.

Applicable traditional restriction

Trayodashi must meet the prescribed evening period.

Where observed

All India

Published dates and local timings · 2026

Select a published location when available. Dates, moonrise and Parana windows have not been inferred.

Related festivals and holiday status · 2026

No sourced holiday classification is recorded for this year.

Government holiday status varies by year, jurisdiction and organisation. Holiday information shown here is based on the cited government notification. Please verify the latest notification where required.

Source references