Pradosh · 2026
Soma Pradosh — Monday, 30 March 2026
Soma Pradosh falls on Monday, 30 March 2026 in New Delhi. The pradosh puja window is 6:37 PM – 8:56 PM.
Computed for New Delhi
Monday, 30 March 2026
- Tithi
- Shukla Trayodashi: 30 Mar, 7:10 AM – 31 Mar, 6:56 AM
- Lunar month
- Chaitra
- Sunrise / sunset
- 6:13 AM / 6:37 PM
| Puja muhurat | 6:37 PM – 8:56 PM |
|---|---|
| Pradosh kaal | 6:37 PM – 8:56 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 Monday is Soma Pradosh. Monday is Shiva’s own day, so this is counted among the most auspicious Pradoshes, kept for the fulfilment of a heartfelt wish.
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 Soma Pradosh 2026?
Soma Pradosh is on Monday, 30 March 2026 (New Delhi). Shukla Trayodashi tithi runs from 30 Mar, 7:10 AM – 31 Mar, 6:56 AM.
What is the puja time for Soma Pradosh?
The pradosh puja window is 6:37 PM – 8:56 PM (New Delhi).