Pradosha Vrat Calendar — Columbus
When is the next Pradosham? Pradosham is a highly auspicious bimonthly occasion dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It occurs on the 13th day (Trayodashi) of both the waxing and waning lunar phases. Below are the precise Pradosh Kaal (sunset window) timings calculated specifically for your location.
Key Takeaways
- Exact Timings: We provide 100% accurate Pradosh Kaal timings based specifically on your city's actual sunset time, not a generic timezone.
- Divine Blessings: Worshiping Lord Shiva during this auspicious window brings mental peace, removes karmic obstacles, and alleviates health issues.
- No Confusion: If Trayodashi spans across two days, our software automatically applies ancient Dharma Sindhu rules to determine the correct fasting day for you.
- Always Free: This authentic Pradosham Vrat calendar and guidance is provided completely free of cost to help devotees on their spiritual journey.
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Yearly Pradosham Dates 2026 (Columbus)
January, 2026
| Pradosham Type | Date | Pradosh Kaal (Time) |
|---|---|---|
Guru Pradosham
Pushya, Krishna Paksha
|
Thursday |
🌅 05:26 PM to 07:50 PM
|
|
Bhrigu Pradosham
Magha, Shukla Paksha
|
Friday |
🌅 05:44 PM to 08:08 PM
|
February, 2026
| Pradosham Type | Date | Pradosh Kaal (Time) |
|---|---|---|
|
Shani Pradosham
Magha, Krishna Paksha
✨ Shani Pradosham |
Saturday |
🌅 06:02 PM to 08:26 PM
|
|
Shani Pradosham
Phalguna, Shukla Paksha
✨ Shani Pradosham |
Saturday |
🌅 06:18 PM to 08:42 PM
|
March, 2026
| Pradosham Type | Date | Pradosh Kaal (Time) |
|---|---|---|
|
Soma Pradosham
Phalguna, Krishna Paksha
✨ Soma Pradosham |
Monday |
🌅 07:35 PM to 09:59 PM
|
|
Soma Pradosham
Chaitra, Shukla Paksha
✨ Soma Pradosham |
Monday |
🌅 07:49 PM to 10:13 PM
|
April, 2026
| Pradosham Type | Date | Pradosh Kaal (Time) |
|---|---|---|
|
Bhauma Pradosham
Chaitra, Krishna Paksha
|
Tuesday |
🌅 08:05 PM to 10:29 PM
|
|
Bhauma Pradosham
Vaisakha, Shukla Paksha
|
Tuesday |
🌅 08:19 PM to 10:43 PM
|
May, 2026
| Pradosham Type | Date | Pradosh Kaal (Time) |
|---|---|---|
|
Guru Pradosham
Vaisakha, Krishna Paksha
|
Thursday |
🌅 08:34 PM to 10:58 PM
|
|
Guru Pradosham
Jyeshtha (Adhika), Shukla Paksha
|
Thursday |
🌅 08:46 PM to 11:10 PM
|
June, 2026
| Pradosham Type | Date | Pradosh Kaal (Time) |
|---|---|---|
|
Bhrigu Pradosham
Jyeshtha (Adhika), Krishna Paksha
|
Friday |
🌅 08:56 PM to 11:20 PM
|
|
Bhrigu Pradosham
Jyeshtha, Shukla Paksha
|
Friday |
🌅 08:59 PM to 11:23 PM
|
July, 2026
| Pradosham Type | Date | Pradosh Kaal (Time) |
|---|---|---|
|
Shani Pradosham
Jyeshtha, Krishna Paksha
✨ Shani Pradosham |
Saturday |
🌅 08:56 PM to 11:20 PM
|
|
Bhanu Pradosham
Ashadha, Shukla Paksha
|
Sunday |
🌅 08:46 PM to 11:10 PM
|
August, 2026
| Pradosham Type | Date | Pradosh Kaal (Time) |
|---|---|---|
|
Bhanu Pradosham
Ashadha, Krishna Paksha
|
Sunday |
🌅 08:31 PM to 10:55 PM
|
|
Bhauma Pradosham
Shravana, Shukla Paksha
|
Tuesday |
🌅 08:09 PM to 10:33 PM
|
September, 2026
| Pradosham Type | Date | Pradosh Kaal (Time) |
|---|---|---|
|
Bhauma Pradosham
Shravana, Krishna Paksha
|
Tuesday |
🌅 07:47 PM to 10:11 PM
|
|
Soumya Pradosham
Bhadrapada, Shukla Paksha
|
Wednesday |
🌅 07:22 PM to 09:46 PM
|
October, 2026
| Pradosham Type | Date | Pradosh Kaal (Time) |
|---|---|---|
|
Soumya Pradosham
Bhadrapada, Krishna Paksha
|
Wednesday |
🌅 07:00 PM to 09:24 PM
|
|
Bhrigu Pradosham
Ashvina, Shukla Paksha
|
Friday |
🌅 06:36 PM to 09:00 PM
|
November, 2026
| Pradosham Type | Date | Pradosh Kaal (Time) |
|---|---|---|
|
Bhrigu Pradosham
Ashvina, Krishna Paksha
|
Friday |
🌅 05:19 PM to 07:43 PM
|
|
Shani Pradosham
Kartika, Shukla Paksha
✨ Shani Pradosham |
Saturday |
🌅 05:06 PM to 07:30 PM
|
December, 2026
| Pradosham Type | Date | Pradosh Kaal (Time) |
|---|---|---|
|
Shani Pradosham
Kartika, Krishna Paksha
✨ Shani Pradosham |
Saturday |
🌅 05:01 PM to 07:25 PM
|
|
Soma Pradosham
Margashirsha, Shukla Paksha
✨ Soma Pradosham |
Monday |
🌅 05:05 PM to 07:29 PM
|
Vedic Glossary: Understanding Pradosham
- Pradosh Kaal
- The highly auspicious window of roughly 3 hours (1.5 hours before and 1.5 hours after sunset). Worshiping Shiva during this time is highly meritorious.
- Trayodashi Tithi
- The 13th lunar day of the Hindu calendar. The Pradosham fast is observed when Trayodashi prevails during the sunset (Pradosh Kaal).
- Types of Pradosh
- Named after the weekday, e.g., Soma Pradosham (Monday), Bhauma Pradosham (Tuesday), and Shani Pradosham (Saturday - considered the most powerful).
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Pradosham date calculated?
According to Dharma Sindhu, Pradosham is observed on the day when Trayodashi Tithi overlaps with the sunset time (Pradosh Kaal).
Why is Shani Pradosham special?
A Pradosham falling on a Saturday is called Shani Pradosham or Maha Pradosham. It is believed that worshiping Lord Shiva on this day removes the malefic effects of Lord Shani (Saturn) from one's horoscope.
What if Trayodashi falls on two days during sunset?
If Trayodashi touches the Pradosh Kaal on two consecutive days, specific Shastra rules determine the primary fasting day based on the duration of overlap. Our calculator handles this logic automatically.
Authoritative Data
This data is curated by Sri Santhosh Kumar Sharma Gollapelli, a Vedic Astrologer with + years of experience. Calculations are powered by Swiss Ephemeris and verified against Nirnaya Sindhu standards.
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