📅 The second Pradosh Vrat of January 2026 (the one in the Magh krishna Paksha) should be observed on Friday, January 16, 2026.
🔹 Why January 16?
- The Trayodashi tithi (13th lunar day) — on which Pradosh Vrat is based — begins at 8:16 PM on January 15 and continues until 10:21 PM on January 16.
- Since the Pradosh Kaal (auspicious evening time for shiva worship) on this Trayodashi falls on January 16 evening, that is the correct day to observe the fast and perform the Pradosh puja.
🕐 Pradosh Kaal (Auspicious Puja Time)
- On January 16, 2026, the Pradosh Kaal falls in the evening twilight before nightfall — typically from around 5:20 PM – 8:00 PM (local time, approximate; check your regional Panchang for exact hours).
📌 How Pradosh Vrat Works
- Pradosh Vrat is kept on the Trayodashi tithi of both Krishna and Shukla Paksha each month.
- Devotees observe a fast and perform Pradosh Puja in Pradosh Kaal to seek blessings of Lord Shiva for prosperity, peace, and removal of obstacles.
✅ In short:
✔️ Although the Trayodashi tithi starts late on January 15,
✔️ the Pradosh Vrat should be observed on January 16, 2026,
and the main puja is done during the Pradosh Kaal evening hours on that day.
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