Is Shukla Pradosh Vrat on 16 or 17? Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi & Powerful Remedies

Confused about Shukla Pradosh Vrat 2026—16 or 17 January? Find the right date, Pradosh Kaal, puja vidhi, and Shiva remedies.

Shukla Pradosh Vrat is an important observance of devotees to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati who gives devotees harmony in their life and total spiritual clarity. As we come to January 2026, devotees are confused as to whether the correct date of Shukla Pradosh Vrat is January 16 or January 17. Based on two things, the tithi and the time frame known as Pradosh Kaal, the correct date for observing this powerful vrat with devotion and simplicity is January 16.

What Is Shukla Pradosh Vrat and Its Spiritual Significance?

The spirit of Shukla Pradosh Vrat is not to observe strict rules, but to observe it with devotion and simplicity and maintain one's inner purity. During Pradosh Kaal, even a short amount of time praying sincerely is believed to greatly delight Lord Shiva. Sanatangyan teaches that the Pradosh Kaal is the divine time of day to pray because this is when Bhagwan Shiva performs the Ananda Tandava, showering blessings on his devotees.

This vrat is observed on Trayodashi Tithi during the Shukla Paksha and holds special importance when it falls on a Friday, making it Shukla Pradosh Vrat dedicated to Shiva–Shakti unity. Sadhus, gurus, and ancient shashtra emphasize that worship done during this time removes karmic blockages and brings mental peace.

प्रदोषे शिवपूजाया फलं वाचामगोचरम्। - (Skanda Purana)

The fruits of worshipping Lord Shiva during Pradosh time are beyond description.

When Is Shukla Pradosh Vrat in 2026: 16 or 17 January?

As per the Hindu Panchang:

Magha Krishna Trayodashi Tithi begins:

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 8:16 PM

Magha Krishna Trayodashi Tithi ends:

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:21 PM

Pradosh Vrat is observed when Trayodashi Tithi is in conjunction with Pradosh Kaal, thus Shukla Pradosh Vrat will be observed on Friday, January 16, 2026, as the two mentioned above are in alignment. These dates are completely in accordance with the principles set forth in the Vedic shashtra.

Pradosh Vrat Shubh Muhurat (January 16, 2026)

• Pradosh Kaal: 5:47 PM to 8:29 PM

The most auspicious time frame for performing the Shiva-Parvati Puja is Pradosh Kaal, during which scripture states that puja performed yields many-fold rewards of spirituality.

“प्रदोषे पूजितो देवः सर्वपापैः प्रमुच्यते।” -(Shiva Purana)

“When Lord Shiva is worshipped during Pradosh, the devotee is freed from all sins.”

Puja Vidhi for Shukla Pradosh Vrat

Devotees fast from sunrise to sunset on Pradosh Vrat and perform their puja at twilight as it reflects the time of transition between the two stages of daylight or daytime and nighttime.

Simple Puja Steps:

• Wake up early and take a bath with a pure mindset.

• Maintain a vrat with satvik thoughts and restraint.

• During Pradosh Kaal, place a Shiva Lingam or image of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

• Perform Abhishek using water, milk, curd, ghee, honey, or Panchamrit.

• Offer bilva patra, white flowers, fruits, and sweets.

• Light a desi ghee diya and incense.

• Chant Shiva mantras with devotion.

According to sages and sadhu traditions, sincerity matters more than grandeur. Even minimal offerings done with a pure heart are accepted by Mahadev.

भक्त्या यः पूजयेत् शिवं स याति परमां गतिम्। -(Shiva Purana )

One who worships Lord Shiva with devotion attains the highest spiritual state.

Powerful Remedies for Shukla Pradosh Vrat

The Vrat for Shukla Pradosh is believed to clear all aspects of life – physical and spiritual. The following simple yet very effective remedies, as well as others based on Sanatangyan and Vedic Wisdom, are recommended to help individuals attain spiritual success:

• For mental peace: Offer milk mixed with a few drops of rose water to the Shiva Lingam

• For career growth: Offer bel patra while chanting Shiva mantras

• For relationship harmony: Couples should perform the puja together and offer white flowers

• For health concerns: Light a ghee diya and pray sincerely during Pradosh Kaal

Although basic in nature, these remedies have been utilized by many sadhus over the years, and they continue to be used due to their power and spiritual impact. 

The Shukla Pradosh Vrat in the year 2026 will be from the time of the Last Pradosh Kaal on January 16; by doing the puja with devotion, and having faith in Bhagwan Shiva, this sacred Dahi will allow everyone to achieve balance, peace, and access to the great blessings of the Lord.