Som Pradosh Vrat 2026 Paran Time: Monday, March 30, 2026 is the last Pradosh fast of March month and Chaitra month. On this day, Shiva devotees observe Som Pradosh fast. This fast is considered very important to get the blessings of Lord Shiva.

It is believed that by fasting on the day of Pradosh Vrat and worshiping Lord Shiva, the devotees get happiness, prosperity, health and freedom from all troubles in life. But any fast is considered successful and successful only when, along with worship, the fast is also broken properly.

Rules of Pradosh Vrat

Like Ekadashi, the rules of Pradosh fast also start a day in advance. One day before Pradosh Vrat, devotees should do puja in the morning after bathing. After this, one should consume satvik food throughout the day and avoid garlic and onion. After this, even on the day of Pradosh Kaal, wake up in the morning and take bath and take a pledge to fast after doing daily puja. It is believed that the worship of Pradosh Kaal should be done after sunrise. During Pradosh Vrat, devotees should remain fasting before worshiping Pradosh Kaal. After puja, many people consume fruits. But despite this, it is necessary to break the fast the next day. Pradosh fast is completed only after the ritual of Parana.

End of Som Pradosh fast on 31st March

Som Pradosh fast is on 30th March and Som Pradosh fast will be broken the next day i.e. Tuesday 31st March. However, many people perform Parana even after worshiping during Pradosh Vrat. In such a situation, after worshiping Pradosh Kaal on March 30, you can consume fruits or satvik food.

Generally it is auspicious to do Parana only after sunrise. Som Pradosh fast will be broken on 31st March, after 6.55 am. Devotees observing fast can break their fast after this time.

Keep these things in mind while passing

While breaking or breaking the fast of Som Pradosh, some special things should be kept in mind, so that the full results of the fast can be achieved. At the time of breaking the fast, break your fast with food or fruits etc. Before Parana, worship Lord Shiva and donate donations to the Brahmins. Only after this, eat your food. Even on the day of Parana, one should avoid garlic, onion and tamasic food.

It is believed that by observing Som Pradosh fast as per the rituals, Lord Shiva is pleased and fulfills all the wishes of the devotees. Therefore, it is considered very important to follow the rules at the time of Paran.

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