Bhauma Pradosh Vrat 2026 will be observed on Tuesday, August 25. The Trayodashi Tithi will begin at around 6:21 AM on August 25 and continue until 7:59 AM on August 26, according to Panchang timings for Ujjain. Know the Pradosh Puja timing, vrat rituals and religious significance.

Bhauma Pradosh On August 25

Pradosh Vrat falls on Trayodashi Tithi during both Shukla and Krishna Paksha. When Trayodashi falls on a Tuesday, devotees traditionally call the observance Bhauma Pradosh or Bhaum Pradosh.

In August 2026, the vrat will be observed on Tuesday, August 25. The observance is dedicated to Lord Shiva, with the main worship traditionally performed during the evening Pradosh Kaal.

Trayodashi Tithi Timings

According to the Ujjain Panchang timings provided, Trayodashi Tithi will begin at approximately 6:21 AM on August 25 and end around 7:59 AM on August 26.

The Tithi timing can change slightly from one location to another because Hindu calendar calculations depend on local astronomical conditions. Devotees should therefore check the Panchang applicable to their city before planning the vrat.

Pradosh Puja Timing

For Ujjain, the main Pradosh Puja period on August 25 will be approximately 6:47 PM to 9:04 PM.

The day's sunrise is expected at 6:10 AM, while sunset will occur around 6:47 PM. Moonrise is expected at approximately 5:09 PM, with moonset around 4:12 AM on August 26.

The evening period around sunset holds special importance for traditional Shiva worship during Pradosh.

Vrat And Puja Vidhi

Devotees traditionally begin Bhauma Pradosh by taking a bath and making a sankalp to observe the fast. Some devotees observe a complete fast, while others follow a partial fast based on family and regional traditions.

Before the evening worship, devotees clean the puja area and prepare an image or idol of Lord Shiva. The puja may include Abhishekam, flowers, bilva leaves, water, milk, incense and lamps.

Devotees may also chant Shiva mantras, recite prayers and perform Shiva Aarti. The fast is generally concluded after the evening worship and Prasad.

Shiva Worship During Pradosh

The Pradosh Kaal is traditionally considered the principal period for Shiva worship on Trayodashi. Devotees may visit temples and participate in Abhishekam and Aarti.

Many followers offer water, milk, flowers and bilva leaves to Lord Shiva. Some also observe additional devotional practices, including meditation, mantra chanting and reading religious texts.

Charity also forms part of the observance for some families. Devotees may donate food, clothes or other useful items to people in need according to their traditions.

Religious Significance

The word Bhauma is traditionally associated with Mars, or Mangal, and Tuesday. This gives the Tuesday Pradosh observance its distinctive name.

Hindu religious traditions associate Bhauma Pradosh with prayers to Lord Shiva for spiritual strength, family welfare and relief from obstacles. Some followers of Hindu astrology also consider the vrat relevant to remedies associated with Mangal Dosha.

Such astrological and religious beliefs form part of traditional practices and do not represent scientifically established outcomes.

Other Bhauma Pradosh Dates

Bhauma Pradosh occurs whenever Trayodashi coincides with Tuesday. The dates listed in the supplied 2026 calendar include:

• April 28, 2026
• August 25, 2026
• September 8, 2026

The Trayodashi Tithi and Pradosh Kaal differ for each observance and should be checked separately.

For devotees preparing for Bhauma Pradosh Vrat 2026, August 25 is the key date. The fast, Shiva puja and Pradosh rituals should follow the local Panchang because exact timings can vary by city.