Pradosh Vrat 2026: Mangal Pradosh Vrat, Know the Auspicious Timings and Significance of Pradosh Vrat

Significance of Pradosh Vrat

Pradosh Vrat is one of the most significant fasts in the Hindu Dharm, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Pradosh Vrat falls on the Trayodashi tithi of the Krishna Paksha and the Shukla Paksha every month. According to the Shiv Puran, whoever observes this fast gets free from all the sins. One can get the results of this fast according to the day it occurs. Click here to read your daily horoscope.

In the Hindu Dharm, every fast and festival holds a great significance. Among them, Pradosh Vrat is one of the most rewarding and spiritually uplifting fasts, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and it not only brings blessings of Mahadev but also the grace of Lord Hanuman as it falls on a Tuesday.

Observing a fast on this day is believed to free one from sins and problems in life. The Mangal Pradosh Vrat is considered favourable for those who are suffering from the negative influence of Mars (Mangal).

Mangal Pradosh Vrat

Date and Auspicious Timings

According to the panchang, the trayodashi tithi will begin on 27th April at 06:51 PM and end on 29th April at 07:51 PM. Therefore, the fast will be observed on 28th April 2026. Pradosh vrat puja muhrat will start from  06:54 PM to 09:04 PM with a duration of 02 Hours 10 minutes.

• Brahma Muhurat: 04:17 AM to 05:00 AM
• Abhijit Muhurat: 11:52 AM to 12:45 PM
• Vijay Muhurat: 02:31 PM to 03:23 PM
• Godhuli Muhurat: 06:53 PM to 07:15 PM
• Amrit Kaal Muhurat: 03:01 PM to 04:42 PM
• Nishita Muhurat: 11:57 PM to 12:40 AM, Apr 29
• Sayahna Sandhya: 06:54 PM to 07:59 PM