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First Pradosh Vrat of October 2026: Auspicious 2 Hr 28 Min for Shiva Puja, Bhadra at Night
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News18•03-10-2026, 07:59
First Pradosh Vrat of October 2026: Auspicious 2 Hr 28 Min for Shiva Puja, Bhadra at Night
- •The first Pradosh Vrat of October 2026 falls on October 8, known as Guru Pradosh Vrat.
- •This Vrat is observed on the Trayodashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the Ashwin month.
- •The auspicious time for Shiva Puja on Guru Pradosh Vrat is from 5:59 PM to 8:27 PM on October 8, offering 2 hours and 28 minutes.
- •Shukla Yoga and Purva Phalguni Nakshatra will be present on this day, enhancing its auspiciousness.
- •Bhadra will begin at 10:15 PM but will not affect the puja or fast.
Key Questions Answered
The first Pradosh Vrat of October 2026 falls on Thursday, October 8, based on Udayatithi and Pradosh Muhurat.
On October 8, the auspicious time for worship during Guru Pradosh Vrat is from 5:59 PM to 8:27 PM, providing devotees with a duration of 2 hours and 28 minutes for Shiva Puja.
Bhadra begins at 10:15 PM on October 8 and lasts until 6:18 AM the next day, staying on Earth until 3:18 AM before moving to Patala, though it will not affect the puja or fast.
