Guru Pradosh Vrat 2026: Date, Puja Timings, Significance & 10-Year Calendar

📌 Calendar (2026)

⏰ Guru Pradosh Vrat 2026 – Tithi & Puja Timings

• Tithi: Krishna Trayodashi
• Paksha: Krishna Paksha
• Hindu Month: Ashwina
• Day Significance: Thursday (Guruvar)
• Pradosh Kaal:
  Evening, after sunset (approx. 1.5 hours)
• Deity Worshipped: Lord Shiva
• Vrat Type: Partial or full fast

📌 Pradosh Vrat is observed during Trayodashi tithi in the evening.

🕉️ Guru Pradosh Vrat – Significance

When Pradosh Vrat falls on a Thursday, it is known as Guru Pradosh Vrat.

Observing Guru Pradosh Vrat is believed to:

• Remove obstacles in education and career
• Strengthen Jupiter (Guru) in horoscope
• Grant wisdom, prosperity, and divine guidance
• Fulfill wishes through Lord Shiva’s grace

It is especially auspicious for teachers, students, and seekers of knowledge.

📖 Guru Pradosh Vrat Katha (Story)

According to Shiva Purana, during Pradosh Kaal, Lord Shiva performs the cosmic dance, blessing devotees who worship Him at that time.

On Guru Pradosh, the combined blessings of Lord Shiva and Guru Brihaspati help devotees attain clarity, stability, and righteous growth.

📌 Guru Pradosh Vrat – 10-Year Calendar (and onwards)

📌 Dates may vary slightly depending on regional Panchang.

📌 Short FAQ – Guru Pradosh Vrat

❓ What is Guru Pradosh Vrat?
Pradosh Vrat observed on a Thursday is called Guru Pradosh.

❓ When is Guru Pradosh Vrat in 2026?
It falls on Thursday, October 8, 2026.

❓ What is the best time for Pradosh Puja?
During Pradosh Kaal (evening after sunset).

❓ Is fasting compulsory?
Fasting is optional but highly beneficial.

❓ Which deity is worshipped?
Lord Shiva is worshipped on this day.