Pradosh · 2026
Guru Pradosh — Thursday, 1 January 2026
Guru Pradosh falls on Thursday, 1 January 2026 in New Delhi. The pradosh puja window is 5:35 PM – 8:19 PM.
Computed for New Delhi
Thursday, 1 January 2026
- Tithi
- Shukla Trayodashi: 1 Jan, 1:48 AM – 1 Jan, 10:22 PM
- Lunar month
- Pausha
- Sunrise / sunset
- 7:13 AM / 5:35 PM
| Puja muhurat | 5:35 PM – 8:19 PM |
|---|---|
| Pradosh kaal | 5:35 PM – 8:19 PM |
Rule: Trayodashi prevailing at pradosh (sunset to one fifth of the night); if on both days, the day it covers more.
Pradosh is kept on the day Trayodashi covers the pradosh kaal, the first fifth of the night after sunset; the puja window is where pradosh and Trayodashi overlap.
All times come from our own engine for New Delhi’s sunrise, sunset and moonrise. In another city they shift by some minutes, and occasionally the day moves. Your city’s panchang
About this day
A Pradosh on Thursday is Guru Pradosh, after Brihaspati, the teacher of the devas. Tradition links it with wisdom, the blessings of elders and overcoming opposition.
How Pradosh is kept
- The fast is kept from sunrise, usually with fruit, milk or only water, and broken after the evening puja.
- Bathe again or wash before sunset, and do the puja in pradosh kaal, the twilight window shown in the list.
- Shiva is worshipped as a lingam with water, milk, curd, honey and ghee, and offered bel leaves, dhatura, white flowers and sandal paste; Nandi is honoured as well.
- The Pradosh katha for that weekday is read, followed by Om Namah Shivaya or the Mahamrityunjaya mantra and an aarti.
- Many visit a Shiva temple at twilight; in South India the Pradosh abhishekam is a major temple event.
- Food customs vary: some eat one meal without grains after the puja, others a normal sattvic dinner.
- If you are pregnant, elderly, diabetic or on medication, keep a light fast or none at all, and keep the evening worship. Ask your doctor if you have a health condition.
Questions people ask
When is Guru Pradosh 2026?
Guru Pradosh is on Thursday, 1 January 2026 (New Delhi). Shukla Trayodashi tithi runs from 1 Jan, 1:48 AM – 1 Jan, 10:22 PM.
What is the puja time for Guru Pradosh?
The pradosh puja window is 5:35 PM – 8:19 PM (New Delhi).