- By Kashish Rai
- Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:26 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Som Pradosh Vrat March 2026: In Hinduism, the Pradosh Vrat holds immense significance. Som Pradosh Vrat is being observed on 30th March 2026. It falls on the Trayodashi Tithi of every month. When this specific date falls on a Monday, it is known as Som Pradosh. This fast is considered to be the most fruitful, owing to the fact that Monday is dedicated to Lord Shiva and due to the specific alignment of the planets. Worshipping Lord Shiva on this day bestows mental peace, happiness, and prosperity.
Check out all the important details regarding the date, pradosh kaal muhurat, significance and puja vidhi of Som Pradosh Vrat below:
Som Pradosh Vrat March 2026: Date And Time
- Som Pradosh Vrat March 2026 Date: 30th March 2026, Monday
- Trayodashi Tithi Begins: 07:09 AM, 30th March 2026
- Trayodashi Tithi Ends: 06:55 AM, 31st March 2026
Som Pradosh Vrat March 2026: Parana Timings
The puja muhurat during Som Pradosh Vrat is from 06:38 PM to 08:57 PM on 30th March 2026.
ALSO READ: Why Did Lord Shiva Take Kaal Bhairav Avatar? Know Lesser-Known Legend
Pradosh Vrat is observed on the Trayodashi tithi of Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha respectively. (Image Source: Gemini AI)
Som Pradosh Vrat March 2026: Significance
Pradosh Vrat is an extremely auspicious day for the worship of Lord Shiva and starts 72 minutes before sunset. On this day, the Shiv Parivar is worshipped alongside Lord Shiva, including Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha, Lord Kartikeya, and Nandi. By observing the Som Pradosh Vrat, one is believed to have good health, happiness, prosperity, and mental peace. In addition to this, the fast is also highly fruitful for attaining freedom from diseases and for receiving the blessings for progeny and a desired life partner.
Som Pradosh Vrat March 2026: Rituals
It is believed to be auspicious to perform the worship of Pradosh Vrat after sunset. On this day, wake up early in the morning and take a bath. After this, wear clean clothes. For the worship of Pradosh Vrat, fill a Kalash with Ganga jal and flowers. For the Abhishek of Shivling, use gangajal, milk, curd, ghee, and honey. After this, offer Belpatra and Dhatura to the Lord.
Finally, one should recite the Pradosh Vrat Katha and conclude the worship by doing aarti of Lord Shiva. Devotees may also chant specific mantras related to Lord Shiva. You can chant the Shiv Panchakshari Mantra, Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, and the Shiv Chalisa.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)