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News India Live, Digital Desk: in hindu religion Pradosh Vrat It has special significance, which is considered to be the best day to get the immense blessings of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. The month of March 2026 is going to be very special for Shiva devotees. Due to calendar changes and coincidence of dates this month Total 3 Pradosh fasts Are falling. The special thing is that very auspicious yogas like ‘Ravi Pradosh’ and ‘Soma Pradosh’ are being formed in it.
Dates of Pradosh Vrat in March 2026 (Date List)
Pradosh fast of Phalgun and Chaitra months will be observed in the month of March. See the full list here:
| name of fast | date (Hindu calendar) | english calendar date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravi Pradosh fast | Falgun, Shukla Trayodashi | 01 March 2026 | sunday |
| Som Pradosh Vrat | Chaitra, Krishna Trayodashi | 16 March 2026 | monday |
| Ravi Pradosh fast | Chaitra, Shukla Trayodashi | 30 March 2026 | monday* |
Note: Trayodashi Tithi is starting from Sunday night on March 30, but due to the importance of Udayatithi and Pradosh Kaal, this calculation may differ in some areas. mainly in March 01 and 16 March Fasts are especially fruitful.
Importance and benefits of fasting
Ravi Pradosh (01 March): Pradosh fast falling on Sunday provides health and long life. This fast is a panacea for those whose Sun is weak.
Som Pradosh (16 March): Monday’s Pradosh is very dear to Lord Shiva. This is done for mental peace and fulfillment of all wishes.
Auspicious time of puja (Puja Muhurat)
Pradosh Vrat puja is always done at the time of sunset i.e. Pradosh Kaal Is done in:
Evening time: About 06:15 PM to 08:45 PM (The time of sunset may vary by a few minutes depending on the location).
Method of worship: On this day, after taking bath in the evening, wear white clothes and offer milk, curd, ghee, honey and Ganga water on Shiva Linga. Don’t forget to offer Belpatra and Shami leaves.
Why coincidence of 3 Pradosh in March?
According to astrological calculations, when a date is repeated in the beginning and last days of the month, such rare coincidences are formed. In March 2026, the month will start from Phalgun Shukla Paksha and end on Chaitra Shukla Paksha, due to which Shiva devotees will get three opportunities to worship Mahadev.
