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Pradosh Vrat

Lord Shiva

Hindu

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Observed on the 13th lunar day (trayodashi), dedicated to Shiva and Parvati at twilight

Dates 2026–2027

March 1, 2026February 18, 2027

Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय

Om Namah Shivaya — I bow to Shiva, the supreme consciousness

Foods Allowed

Fruits of all kindsBanana chips (made with sendha namak and ghee/coconut oil)All fresh fruits — including banana, apple, mango, papaya, pomegranate, grapes, pear, chikoo, guava, watermelon, orange, and seasonal fruitsMilk and dairy productsSabudana (tapioca)Rock salt (sendha namak)Potatoes and sweet potatoesKuttu atta (buckwheat flour)Nuts and dry fruits

Foods to Avoid

Grains (rice, wheat)Lentils and legumesOnion and garlicRegular table saltNon-vegetarian foodAlcohol

Meal Idea

Singhara halwa with desiccated coconut — on the eve of Maha Shivratri

What distinguishes Pradosh Vrat?

This occurrence falls on a Sunday. The weekday association does not turn Trayodashi into a solar festival: Shiva's twilight worship remains its defining setting. The catalog's first occurrence on this page is 2026-03-01, in March. Keep that individual evening separate from the other fortnight's Pradosh: one civil date does not represent every Trayodashi of the month. The underlying significance is the shared devotion to Shiva and Parvati; the full common story and aarti are linked from the family hub rather than copied onto every monthly page. A local sunset-based observance rule may place worship on a different civil date, so the selected-city timings should guide actual practice.

Deity and devotional focus

Lord Shiva

Meal ideas for this occurrence

The catalog's permitted-meal idea for Pradosh Vrat is: Singhara halwa with desiccated coconut — on the eve of Maha Shivratri

March: For a spring meal, a modest fruit serving or the catalog's named dish keeps preparation separate from richer celebration food. Check chutneys and packaged ingredients against the fast's restrictions.

February: Late-winter meal planning can use the catalog's permitted dairy or flour preparations without importing grain-based dishes from an ordinary menu. Choose a simple serving rather than assuming that a festival requires a large feast.

These are optional permitted-meal ideas, not new fasting rules. Keep the original allowed and avoided foods and follow your tradition's time for ending the fast.

Calendar context

This page's recorded occurrences are 2026-03-01 (Sunday); 2027-02-18 (Thursday). The weekday label above describes 2026-03-01, not every date in a regional Pradosham schedule.

Civil dates are calendar references; the applicable tithi, local observance rule and community calendar determine the practice. The selected location can change the displayed day.

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