Pradosham Dates 2026 பிரதோஷம்
13th lunar day (Trayodashi) — Deity: Lord Shiva
Pradosham Dates in 2026
| Month | Date | Day | Name | Daily Panchangam | Month Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2026-01-01 | Thursday | Pradosham | Panchangam › | Pradosham in January › |
| January | 2026-01-16 | Friday | Pradosham | Panchangam › | Pradosham in January › |
| January | 2026-01-30 | Friday | Pradosham | Panchangam › | Pradosham in January › |
| February | 2026-02-14 | Saturday | Shani Pradosham | Panchangam › | Pradosham in February › |
| March | 2026-03-01 | Sunday | Pradosham | Panchangam › | Pradosham in March › |
| March | 2026-03-16 | Monday | Soma Pradosham | Panchangam › | Pradosham in March › |
| March | 2026-03-30 | Monday | Soma Pradosham | Panchangam › | Pradosham in March › |
| April | 2026-04-15 | Wednesday | Pradosham | Panchangam › | Pradosham in April › |
| April | 2026-04-29 | Wednesday | Pradosham | Panchangam › | Pradosham in April › |
| May | 2026-05-14 | Thursday | Pradosham | Panchangam › | Pradosham in May › |
| May | 2026-05-28 | Thursday | Pradosham | Panchangam › | Pradosham in May › |
| June | 2026-06-13 | Saturday | Shani Pradosham | Panchangam › | Pradosham in June › |
| June | 2026-06-27 | Saturday | Shani Pradosham | Panchangam › | Pradosham in June › |
| July | 2026-07-12 | Sunday | Pradosham | Panchangam › | Pradosham in July › |
| July | 2026-07-26 | Sunday | Pradosham | Panchangam › | Pradosham in July › |
| August | 2026-08-10 | Monday | Soma Pradosham | Panchangam › | Pradosham in August › |
| August | 2026-08-25 | Tuesday | Pradosham | Panchangam › | Pradosham in August › |
| September | 2026-09-08 | Tuesday | Pradosham | Panchangam › | Pradosham in September › |
| September | 2026-09-24 | Thursday | Pradosham | Panchangam › | Pradosham in September › |
| October | 2026-10-08 | Thursday | Pradosham | Panchangam › | Pradosham in October › |
| October | 2026-10-23 | Friday | Pradosham | Panchangam › | Pradosham in October › |
| November | 2026-11-06 | Friday | Pradosham | Panchangam › | Pradosham in November › |
| November | 2026-11-22 | Sunday | Pradosham | Panchangam › | Pradosham in November › |
| December | 2026-12-06 | Sunday | Pradosham | Panchangam › | Pradosham in December › |
| December | 2026-12-21 | Monday | Soma Pradosham | Panchangam › | Pradosham in December › |
Monthly Pradosham Pages – 2026
What is Pradosham?
Pradosham (பிரதோஷம்) is a bi-monthly auspicious period occurring on the 13th day (Trayodashi) of both the Shukla and Krishna Paksha. There are therefore approximately 24 Pradosham days in a year. The word 'Pradosha' means 'the removal of sins'.
The most sacred time of Pradosham is the 1.5-hour window that begins 45 minutes before sunset and extends 45 minutes after — this is called the Pradosha Kalam. Performing Shiva abhishekam, circumambulation of the Shiva Lingam, and chanting Shiva stotras during this twilight period is believed to grant liberation (moksha) from the cycle of birth and death.
Pradosham that falls on a Monday (Soma Pradosham) is considered extra auspicious, as Monday is ruled by Lord Shiva. When Pradosham falls on Saturday (Shani Pradosham), it is believed to neutralise the malefic effects of Saturn. Visiting Shiva temples and performing Abhishekam with milk, water, honey, and bilva leaves is the primary observance.
What to Do on Pradosham
- Shiva Abhishekam
- Pradosha Puja at twilight
- Fasting
- Bilva leaf offering
- Shiva temple visit
- Pradosha Stotram recitation
Monthly Panchangam Calendar
See all Pradosham dates highlighted alongside Tithi, Nakshatra, and festival information on the monthly Panchangam calendar.