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Ashadha Pradosh Vrat 2026 Date: In Hindu religion, Pradosh Vrat is considered dedicated to Lord Shiva. Pradosh fast is observed every month on Trayodashi date of Krishna and Shukla Paksha. It is believed that by worshiping Lord Shiva during Pradosh period, the devotees get the special blessings of Bholenath and the troubles of life are removed. The last Pradosh fast of Ashadh month will be observed on 26th July 2026, Sunday. On this day, devotees will observe a fast and worship Lord Shiva and pray to Bholenath for the fulfillment of their wishes. Let us know what measures should be taken to please Lord Bholenath on Ashadh Pradosh fast.

When is the last Pradosh fast of Ashadha?

According to the Panchang, the Trayodashi tithi of Ashadha Shukla Paksha will start on 26 July 2026 at 1:57 pm and will end on 27 July 2026 at 4:14 pm. In Pradosh fast, Udayatithi is not considered the basis, rather Lord Shiva is worshiped during Pradosh period. In such a situation, the last Pradosh fast of the month of July will be observed on 26th July, Sunday. Because it falls on Sunday, it will be called Ravi Pradosh Vrat.

How to please Bholenath on Ashadh Pradosh fast?

On the day of Ashadh Pradosh fast, wake up early in the morning and after taking bath, meditate on Lord Shiva and resolve to fast. If you worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati in the evening during Pradosh period. First of all offer clean water to Shivling. After this, anointing with milk, curd, ghee, honey and Ganga water is considered auspicious. Keep chanting Om Namah Shivay mantra during Abhishek. After the puja, offer Belpatra, white flowers and Dhatura to Lord Shiva. Along with this, offer flowers and fruits to Goddess Parvati also. Offer food to Lord Shiva and recite Shiva Chalisa and Shiva Aarti.

Offer Belpatra on Shivalinga

Belpatra has special significance in the worship of Lord Shiva. It is believed that offering Belpatra makes Bholenath happy quickly. On the day of Pradosh fast, Belpatra with three leaves can be offered to Shivalinga. While offering Belpatra, keep in mind that the leaves are clean and whole. Wash them with clean water before offering them to Shivling. According to religious belief, Belpatra is very dear to Lord Shiva, hence it must be included in the worship of Pradosh Vrat.

Chant Mahamrityunjaya Mantra by offering water on Shivalinga.

Offering water to Shivalinga on the day of Pradosh Vrat is considered very auspicious. If possible, offer water to Shivalinga from a copper or brass vessel. After this, chant Mahamrityunjaya Mantra of Lord Shiva. According to religious beliefs, Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is chanted to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and freedom from the troubles in life. Chanting mantras with devotion on this day also gives peace to the mind.

donate to the needy

On the day of Pradosh Vrat, along with worship, charity and charity is also considered to have special importance. On this day, you can donate food, clothes or food to a needy person as per your capacity. It is believed that Lord Shiva is pleased by serving poor and needy people. Therefore, on the day of Pradosh Vrat, helping a needy person and feeding him is also considered virtuous.

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Varun Chauhan

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