Significance of Shani Pradosh Vrat 2026

Shani Pradosh Vrat is a respected observance that honors Saturn, the planet of discipline, justice, and fate. It blends spiritual devotion with cultural practice and astrological beliefs. On Pradosh, devotees seek calm under challenging times and growth through steady effort. The vrat reinforces perseverance, fairness, and a balanced life. 🙏🪔✨

Shani Pradosh Vrat 2026 Date, Muhurat and Timing

Title	Value
Tithi	Pradosh (Shani Pradosh)
Nakshatra	Rohini / Rohini-ruled nakshatras (varies by month)
Sunrise	Approximately 06:15 AM (city dependent)
Sunset	Approximately 06:45 PM (city dependent)
Auspicious Timing	Pradosh window roughly 06:50 PM – 08:15 PM
Date	Various Saturdays in 2026 when Pradosh coincides with Shani

Traditions & Rituals of Shani Pradosh Vrat 2026

• Wake up before sunrise, take a purifying bath, and wear clean, modest clothing. 🛁👕
• Offer a Shani Puja with a small idol or picture and a blue or black tilak. 🪷🖤
• Light a sesame oil lamp and keep a bowl of black sesame seeds, sugar, and jaggery as prasad. 🕯️✨
• Recite Shani mantras and chant with devotion during Pradosh time. 🗣️🔊
• Charity: donate to the needy, especially on Saturdays, and feed animals. 🧡🐾

Remedies to Perform on Shani Pradosh Vrat 2026

• Remedy 1: Light a blue/black sesame oil lamp to Shani after sunset;
  Benefit: Calms Saturn’s influence and promotes steady progress. 🕯️🖤
• Remedy 2: Donate black sesame seeds and iron utensils or tools to the needy on Shani Pradosh;
  Benefit: Reduces malefic effects of Shani and invites balance. 👐🪙
• Remedy 3: Chant Shani mantras 11 times after completing the Puja;
  Benefit: Enhances focus, patience, and resilience. 🎯🙏

Mantras & Chants on Shani Pradosh Vrat 2026

1. Om Shanaishcharaya Namah — Significance: Invokes Saturn’s protective, disciplined energy. 🗝️🪐
2. Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah — Significance: Helps calm fears and brings steady resolve. 🧭💫

Fasting Rules & Food Guidelines on Shani Pradosh Vrat 2026

• Observe a vrat for the Pradosh period; many keep a partial fast with fruits, milk, and light prasad. 🥛🍎
• Keep satvik foods: avoid meat and heavy grains; prefer milk, fruits, legumes, and sesame seeds. 🥗🫙
• Break the fast after the Pradosh time with a simple, blessed meal and share with family or neighbors. 🍛🤝

Dos and Don’ts on Shani Pradosh Vrat 2026

Do’s

• Take a purifying bath early and wear clean, modest clothes. 🚿🧼
• Offer prayers to Shani Dev with a calm and focused mind. 🪔🧘
• Donate and serve others, especially on Saturdays. 🧡🤝

Don’ts

• Do not indulge in intoxicants or non-vegetarian foods on vrat days. 🚫🍷
• Do not argue or engage in negativity during Pradosh hours. 🛑🗣️
• Do not skip the Puja without a reasonable reason; skip only with care. ⏳🚫