Short answer
Pradosh Kaal is the evening twilight around sunset on Trayodashi (the 13th lunar day), the time for Shiva worship on Pradosh vrat. The next Pradosh vrats are Sunday, 22 November 2026 and Sunday, 6 December 2026. Rudrabhishekam in the Pradosh Kaal starts from ₹3,100; the exact time for your city is on the Pradosh calculator.
Good to know
- Pradosh falls twice a month, in the bright and dark fortnights.
- On Monday it is Soma Pradosh and on Saturday Shani Pradosh, both considered especially auspicious.
- Many devotees keep a vow of a fixed number of Pradosh vrats (often 11 or 26), set in the sankalpam.
Next Pradosh vrat dates
| Date | Observance |
|---|---|
| Sunday, 22 November 2026 | Pradosh Vrat |
| Sunday, 6 December 2026 | Pradosh Vrat |
| Monday, 21 December 2026 | Pradosh Vrat |
| Tuesday, 5 January 2027 | Pradosh Vrat |
For sunrise at Hyderabad, checked against Drik Panchang; another city can differ by a day.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pradosh Kaal and when is the next Pradosh?
Pradosh Kaal is the evening twilight around sunset on Trayodashi (the 13th lunar day), the time for Shiva worship on Pradosh vrat. The next Pradosh vrats are Sunday, 22 November 2026 and Sunday, 6 December 2026. Rudrabhishekam in the Pradosh Kaal starts from ₹3,100; the exact time for your city is on the Pradosh calculator.
How do I do Pradosh vrat?
Fast through the day, and in the Pradosh Kaal offer abhishekam to Shiva with milk, water and bilva leaves, then break the fast.