Soma Pradosh 2026 — Dates, Significance & Puja Vidhi
What is Soma Pradosh?
Pradosh Vrat falls on the Trayodashi (13th) tithi of every lunar fortnight — both Krishna and Shukla Paksha. When this Trayodashi falls on a Monday, it is called "Soma Pradosh." This is considered the most powerful day of the year for Shiva devotees — the conjunction of Monday (Moon's day) and Pradosh (Shiva's evening worship) creates an unparalleled spiritual window.
| Aspect | Regular Pradosh | ⭐ Soma Pradosh |
|---|---|---|
| Day | Any day of week | Monday (Moon's day) |
| Power | Standard Pradosh benefit | Especially meritorious (Monday + Pradosh) |
| Special Benefit | Destroys sins, moksha aspiration | Chandra dosha relief + karmic cleansing + moksha |
| In Sawan | Auspicious | Aug 10 — the only Soma Pradosh inside Shravan |
Soma Pradosh 2026 — All Dates
| Date | Paksha | Pradosh Timing | Special |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2026 | Krishna Paksha | ≈ 6:30 PM – 8:42 PM | Krishna Paksha Soma Pradosh — early-year Shiva vrat |
| August 10, 2026SAWAN | Krishna Paksha | ≈ 7:05 PM – 9:14 PM | Sawan Soma Pradosh — the only one inside Shravan, the eve of Sawan Shivratri |
| December 21, 2026 | Shukla Paksha | ≈ 5:35 PM – 7:52 PM | Shukla Paksha Soma Pradosh — year-end Shiva vrat |
Pradosh Kaal times shift with local sunset; the times above are approximate for North India (IST) — please check your city's panchang.
Sawan Soma Pradosh — August 10, 2026
When Pradosh, Monday, and the month of Sawan align, it is a rare and highly auspicious conjunction. In 2026 there is just one Soma Pradosh inside Shravan — August 10 (Shravan Krishna Trayodashi), the eve of Sawan Shivratri (11 August). Abhishek in the Pradosh Kaal that evening is held especially fruitful.
Soma Pradosh Puja Vidhi
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Sawan Soma Pradosh in 2026?
10 August 2026 (Monday) — Shravan Krishna Trayodashi, the eve of Sawan Shivratri. It is the only Soma Pradosh that falls inside the month of Shravan in 2026.
How many Soma Pradosh are there in 2026?
Three — 16 March, 10 August and 21 December 2026 — the Trayodashi tithis that fall on a Monday.
What is the puja time on Soma Pradosh?
Worship is done in the Pradosh Kaal — roughly 1½ hours around sunset. Offer abhishek and chant "Om Namah Shivaya" during this evening window.
