Shukra Pradosh January 2026 Date and Main Timings

Shukra Pradosh January 2026 Date And Main Timings

Shukra Pradosh in January 2026 is regarded as a special observance for those who turn to Lord Shiva seeking stability, peace and auspicious results in life. This last Pradosh of the month is also the final Pradosh of the Magha lunar month, so it can act as a quiet turning point for devotees who wish to realign their priorities.

In this cycle the Pradosh fast falls on Magha Shukla Trayodashi and the weekday is Friday. When Pradosh comes on a Friday it is known as Shukra Pradosh, associated especially with harmony in relationships, marital happiness and a more balanced approach to material and spiritual life.

Detail	Time and Date
Start of Magha Shukla Trayodashi	30 January 2026, 11:09 am
End of Magha Shukla Trayodashi	31 January 2026, 08:25 am
Date of the last Pradosh fast	30 January 2026, Friday
Pradosh Shiva puja muhurat begins	30 January, 05:59 pm
Pradosh Shiva puja muhurat ends	30 January, 08:37 pm
Total Pradosh puja duration	About 2 hours 38 minutes

According to the Panchang, Trayodashi begins at 11:09 am on 30 January and continues until 08:25 am on 31 January. Pradosh is the period around sunset when worship of Lord Shiva is considered especially fruitful. In 2026 devotees receive a generous Pradosh muhurat of more than two and a half hours for abhisheka, worship and mantra chanting in a calm manner.

Why Is Magha’s Last Shukra Pradosh So Special

The January 2026 Shukra Pradosh stands out in two ways. It is the last Pradosh of the month and also the closing Pradosh of the Magha month. Devotees can therefore treat this day as a bridge, leaving behind the heaviness of earlier worries and stepping towards a more centred way of living.

Because the Trayodashi falls on a Friday, the fast is called Shukra Pradosh. Shukra is traditionally linked with beauty, relationships, comforts and gentle enjoyment of life. When the vibration of Shukra joins with Lord Shiva’s Pradosh

• the day is considered helpful for softening bitterness in married life
• it is seen as supportive for right direction in financial and family decisions
• it offers a chance to lay down guilt and confusion and seek clarity at the feet of Lord Shiva

For Shiva devotees this time is like an opening in which they can place their concerns and commitments before the Lord with honesty.

Daily Timings On Shukra Pradosh Day

Apart from the main Pradosh period, several other daily muhurats on this day are also treated as valuable for practice and intention.

• Brahma muhurat runs from 05:25 am to 06:18 am
• Abhijit muhurat is from 12:13 pm to 12:56 pm
• Nishita muhurat extends from 12:08 am to 01:01 am on 31 January

Brahma muhurat is ideal for japa, meditation and remembrance of Shiva. Abhijit muhurat is seen as a highly auspicious daytime interval, so important resolutions or acts of charity may be placed close to this time. Nishita muhurat is favourable for quiet Shiva meditation, Mahamrityunjaya japa and deeper inner prayer in the stillness of the night.

Auspicious Yogas And Nakshatras On January Pradosh

On Magha Shukla Trayodashi the sky carries several yogas that further strengthen the Pradosh observance.

During this period

• Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga forms on Saturday, 31 January from 03:27 am to 07:10 am
• Ravi Yoga also remains active during the same period

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is praised as a time when properly begun efforts can give beneficial results in many areas of life. Ravi Yoga is associated with the removal of obstacles and the burning away of certain difficulties.

On the Shukra Pradosh day, Vaidhriti Yoga continues from early morning until 04:58 pm, after which Vishkambha Yoga begins. The nakshatra pattern shows Ardra Nakshatra from the morning of Trayodashi until 03:27 am on 31 January, followed by Punarvasu Nakshatra. Ardra is connected with inner cleansing and emotional intensity, while Punarvasu suggests renewal and fresh beginnings. Together they point to a movement from inner clearing towards a more hopeful new phase.

Benefits Of Observing Pradosh Vrat And Shiva Puja

Various traditions speak of the blessings associated with Pradosh Vrat and dedicated worship of Lord Shiva.

• Worship during Pradosh is connected with the fulfilment of heartfelt wishes
• The vrat is believed to reduce the weight of negative karma and open space for new direction
• Shukra Pradosh is seen as especially helpful for harmony, affection and better understanding in married life
• Observing Pradosh in Magha Shukla Trayodashi is linked with reduction of mental restlessness and strengthening of inner confidence

At the heart of Shiva worship lies the willingness to acknowledge one’s own faults and sincerely pray for guidance, forgiveness and protection.

How To Perform Puja On Shukra Pradosh

The method of worship on Shukra Pradosh is simple yet deep when done with awareness.

• Begin the day with a bath and wear clean, light coloured clothes
• Through the day try to remain on a sattvik diet or observe a fast until the Pradosh period, depending on health
• Near the Pradosh time, prepare the altar with a Shiva Linga or image of Lord Shiva, lamp, incense, water, milk and bilva leaves
• Perform abhisheka and offer bilva leaves during the Pradosh muhurat from 05:59 pm to 08:37 pm
• Chant “Om Namah Shivaya,” which means “Salutations to Lord Shiva,” and remember His presence as the remover of sorrow and ignorance
• If possible, read Shiva-related stotras such as Shiva Chalisa or recite Mahamrityunjaya mantra or the Panchakshara mantra

Ending the worship with a quiet prayer for the wellbeing of one’s family and for peace in the world brings completeness to the observance.

Rahukalam And Remedies For Kaal Sarp Dosha

On 30 January 2026, Rahukalam on the Pradosh day is also noteworthy.

• Rahukalam runs from 11:13 am to 12:35 pm

During Rahukalam it is usually advised not to begin new auspicious undertakings. however this window is often used for specific remedial worship related to Rahu and Kaal Sarp Dosha. Many choose this time for Mahamrityunjaya japa, special homa or puja focused on easing karmic heaviness connected with Rahu and serpent related afflictions.

Making Magha’s Last Shukra Pradosh Meaningful

The last Shukra Pradosh of Magha in 2026 can be a gentle guide for those seeking a more steady and grateful life.

• One may use the day to recognise inner anger, resentment and fatigue and offer them inwardly at Shiva’s feet
• Sitting in silence during the Pradosh period, simply watching the lamp and keeping the mind on the Shiva Linga or mantra, can bring deep relief
• Visiting a Shiva temple with family, participating in abhisheka and aarti and sharing prasad creates a shared field of devotion and strengthens family bonds

When a devotee aligns intention, time and inner honesty in this way, Pradosh stops being just a calendar event and becomes a genuine step towards renewal.

Common Questions

On which date is Shukra Pradosh in January 2026 and why is it called Magha’s last Pradosh
The last Pradosh of January 2026 falls on Friday, 30 January, during Magha Shukla Trayodashi which runs from 11:09 am on 30 January to 08:25 am on 31 January. As it is the closing Trayodashi of the Magha month, this observance is known as the last Pradosh of Magha.

What is the exact Pradosh puja muhurat for Shiva worship
On this Shukra Pradosh the Shiva puja muhurat extends from 05:59 pm to 08:37 pm. Devotees thus have about 2 hours and 38 minutes to perform abhisheka, aarti, mantra chanting and silent meditation in the Pradosh period.

Which auspicious yogas are present on the January 2026 Pradosh
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga forms on 31 January from 03:27 am to 07:10 am and Ravi Yoga is also present during this interval. Vaidhriti Yoga operates from morning until 04:58 pm on the Pradosh day, after which Vishkambha Yoga begins and the nakshatra shifts from Ardra to Punarvasu during the night.

What is the Rahukalam on Shukra Pradosh and how can it be used
Rahukalam on 30 January 2026 is from 11:13 am to 12:35 pm. New auspicious ventures are usually avoided then but it is a suitable time for Rahu related upayas, Kaal Sarp Dosha remedies, Mahamrityunjaya chanting and related peace rituals.

What benefits are associated with observing Shukra Pradosh Vrat
Shukra Pradosh Vrat with proper Shiva worship is linked with fulfilment of wishes, reduction of negative karma, improvement in marital harmony and family peace and support in easing mental restlessness. As the last Magha Pradosh it is also seen as a good time to release burdens and invite a more balanced and Shiva centred approach to life.