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News India Live, Digital Desk: When Trayodashi Tithi falls on Saturday, it is called ‘Shani Pradosh’. According to beliefs, Shani Dev is the supreme disciple of Lord Shiva. Therefore, by worshiping Mahadev on this day, Shani Dev automatically becomes pleased. This fast is considered infallible for the birth of a son, mental peace and progress in business.
1. Shani Pradosh Vrat 2026: Auspicious time
According to the Panchang, the details of Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month are as follows:
Trayodashi Tithi Start: From 14th February 2026, 04:01 PM.
Trayodashi date ends: By 15 February 2026, 05:04 pm.
Pradosh Kaal Puja Muhurat: 14 February, evening 06:10 pm to 08:44 pm till.
total duration: 2 hours 34 minutes.
special Notes: Pradosh fast is always worshiped at the time of sunset (Pradosh Kaal), hence this fast is observed according to Udaya Tithi. 14 February Only will be accepted.
2. 5 surefire ways to please Shani Dev
If you are troubled by Saturn’s Sadesati, Dhaiya or other defects of the horoscope, then definitely do these remedies on this day:
Peepal worship: After sunset, light a mustard oil lamp under the Peepal tree and chant the mantra “Om Sham Shanaishcharaya Namah”.
Shadow Donation: Fill a bronze bowl with mustard oil, see your face in it and then donate that oil to a needy person or keep it in the Shani temple.
Offering of black sesame: While anointing Lord Shiva, mix black sesame seeds in water and offer it. This calms the adverse vision of Shani Dev.
Black Dog Service: On this day, it is considered very auspicious to feed bread smeared with mustard oil to a black dog.
Text of Hanuman Chalisa: Since Shani Dev does not trouble those who worship Hanuman ji, recitation of Hanuman Chalisa or Bajrang Baan on this day is fruitful.
3. Simple worship method of fasting
Wake up early in the morning, take bath and resolve to fast.
Eat fruits throughout the day and remember Shiva-Shakti in your mind.
Take bath again in the evening at sunset and wear clean clothes.
Facing north or east, anoint Lord Shiva with Ganga water and Panchamrit.
Light a sesame oil lamp in front of Shani Dev and recite Shani Chalisa.
