Guru Pradosh Vrat 2026: Pradosh fast is observed every month on the Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha. This time the first Pradosh fast of May and Jyeshtha month is on Thursday, 14 May 2026. Since it is Thursday, the importance of this fast increases manifold. Guru Pradosh Vrat is considered an auspicious occasion to get the blessings of Lord Shiva as well as Devguru Brihaspati.

Let us tell you that when Pradosh Vrat falls on Thursday, it is called ‘Guru Pradosh Vrat’. It is a religious belief that worshiping Guru Pradosh Vrat as per the rituals removes sorrow and poverty from life. Besides this, planetary defects are also removed from the horoscope. On this day, there is importance of worshiping Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati during Pradosh period.

Auspicious yoga on Guru Pradosh fast

This time on Guru Pradosh fast, an auspicious combination of Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga and Amrit Siddhi Yoga is taking place, due to which the importance of this fast has increased even more. According to astrologer Anish Vyas, Trayodashi Tithi on Guru Pradosh Vrat will start on May 14 at 11:21 am and will end on May 15 at 8:32 am. The auspicious time for puja will start from 7 pm and will continue till 9 pm.

Importance of Guru Pradosh Vrat

According to religious beliefs, during Pradosh period, Lord Shiva sits in a happy posture on Mount Kailash. By worshiping at this time, the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled. Guru Pradosh Vrat is considered especially beneficial for marriage, child happiness, financial progress and mental peace.

Guru Pradosh Vrat 2026 Puja Method

Take bath this morning and wear clean clothes. After this, light a lamp in the puja room and meditate on Lord Shiva and resolve to fast. After this, become pure again during Pradosh period and perform worship. You can worship Pradosh Vrat anywhere at home or in the temple. For worship, offer water, milk, belpatra and dhatura on Shivalinga. Chant the mantra “Om Namah Shivay”. Recite Shiv Chalisa and Pradosh Vrat Katha. Last, perform the Aarti of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati.

Benefits of Guru Pradosh Vrat

To get the blessings of Shiva, Pradosh Vrat has been described as the most important fast in Shiva Purana. There is a religious belief that observing Guru Pradosh fast reduces financial problems, increases happiness in marital life, removes obstacles in career and reduces mental stress.

On the day of Guru Pradosh Vrat, donating a lamp in the Shiva temple, feeding the needy and the poor and donating yellow things are auspicious.

Also read: Apara Ekadashi Vrat Paran: If there is a mistake in Paran of Apara Ekadashi, the fast will remain incomplete, know the time and method.
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