Pradosh Vrat, also called Pradosham, will be observed on Friday, November 6, 2026. This Friday’s observance is called Shukra Pradosh. The fast is kept on Trayodashi, the 13th lunar day, during both the Krishna and Shukla Paksha each month. Worship takes place during Pradosh Kaal, the twilight period after sunset associated with Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
For Ujjain, Trayodashi begins at 10:30 a.m. on November 6 and ends at 10:48 a.m. on November 7. The listed Pradosh Kaal is 5:42 p.m. to 8:17 p.m. IST on November 6. Exact timings vary by city and panchang, so devotees can check their local calendar before puja.
A traditional account says the devas turned to Shiva for help against the asuras. Pleased by their prayers during Pradosh, Shiva performed the Tandava and granted protection. Many devotees worship Shiva and Parvati, alongside Ganesh, Kartikeya, Nandi and the Shivalinga.
Fasting practices differ. Some devotees fast from sunrise until evening puja, while others observe a stricter fast according to family custom and personal capacity. During the evening ritual, worshippers bathe the Shivalinga with water, milk and honey, offer bel leaves, chant “Om Namah Shivaya” and perform aarti. Many also recite the Pradosh Vrat Katha or the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra. Temples host special prayers; devotees may end the fast with prasad and simple sattvic food.
For devotees, Pradosh Vrat is a time for prayer, discipline and reflection. The observance renews faith in Shiva’s protection and offers a moment to seek peace, wellbeing and relief from obstacles.

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