First Som Pradosh fast of the year on March 30, Chandra Dosh will be removed by worshiping Mahadev, know the auspicious time and method:

News India Live, Digital Desk: March 2026 is ending with a very auspicious coincidence. 30 March, Monday It is Trayodashi date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. Due to Trayodashi Tithi being on Monday, it is ‘Soma Pradosh Vrat’ It is said. According to Shiva Purana, by observing the fast of Som Pradosh, all the wishes of the person are fulfilled and one gets freedom from the effects of inauspicious Moon (Chandra Dosh) in the horoscope. This fast is considered a panacea for mental peace and health.

Som Pradosh Vrat 2026: Date and exact time of puja

According to the Hindu calendar, the puja performed during Pradosh Kaal (at the time of sunset) gives infinite results:

Som Pradosh Tithi: 30 March 2026, Monday.

Trayodashi Tithi Start: On March 30 from 08:15 am.

Trayodashi date ends: Till 06:10 am on 31st March.

Auspicious time of puja (Pradosh Kaal): Evening 06:38 pm to 08:54 pm till. Shiva worship done during this time directly reaches Mahadev.

Special measures to remove ‘Chandra Dosh’ from the horoscope

If the Moon is weak in your horoscope or you live in a state of mental tension and indecision, then do these remedies on Som Pradosh:

Abhishekam with milk: Offer raw cow’s milk on Shivalinga. This cools the mind and pleases the Moon God.

Donation of Silver: On this day, donate any silver item or white cloth to a Brahmin as per your capacity.

Chant Chandra Mantra: After worshiping Shiva during Pradosh period, chant the mantra ‘Om Son Somay Namah’ 108 times.

White Sandalwood: Apply white sandalwood tilak to Mahadev and also wear it on your forehead.

Simple worship method of Som Pradosh fast

Wake up early in the morning, take bath and resolve to fast.

Remain virtuous throughout the day and keep chanting ‘Namah Shivay’ mentally.

In the evening, take bath again half an hour before sunset and wear clean white clothes.

Anoint Shivling with Panchamrit (milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar).

Offer Belpatra, Dhatura, Madar flowers and ashes.

Finally, listen to the story of Som Pradosh fast and perform the aarti of Lord Shiva.