Ravi Pradosh Vrat 2026: Perform these Shiva-Surya rituals for auspicious results

Ravi Pradosh Vrat: Pradosh Vrat is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. Special prayers are offered to Lord Shiva on this day. Pradosh Vrat is observed on the Trayodashi Tithi (thirty-fourth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) and Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of every month.

This year, the Phalguna Shukla Trayodashi Tithi falls on March 1, 2026, so Pradosh Vrat will be observed on this day. Since Pradosh Vrat falls on Sunday, it will be called Ravi Pradosh Vrat. In this episode, let us learn what measures can be taken to please Lord Shiva on Ravi Pradosh Vrat. Perform these remedies on Ravi Pradosh Vrat (Ravi Pradosh Vrat Upay):

Perform Special worship of Bholenath:

• On Ravi Pradosh Vrat, wake up early and take a bath. In the evening, take a bath again and worship Lord Shiva. First, offer Ganga water to Lord Shiva, and then anoint the Shivalinga with raw milk. Now, please Lord Shiva by chanting the Panchakshari Mantra. This fulfills the devotee's wishes. Recite the Aditya Hridaya Stotra.
• Worship the Sun God in the morning on Ravi Pradosh Vrat and offer prayers to him. If it is a Ravi Pradosh Vrat, also recite the Aditya Hridaya Stotra. This will bring auspicious results. Also, worship Lord Shiva in the evening on this day. Recite the Aditya Hridaya Stotra.
• Worship the Sun God in the morning on Ravi Pradosh Vrat and offer prayers to him. If it is a Ravi Pradosh Vrat, also recite the Aditya Hridaya Stotra. This will bring auspicious results. Also, worship Lord Shiva in the evening on this day.

Apply Tripund to the Shivalinga: On Ravi Pradosh Vrat, apply a paste of yellow sandalwood paste and apply it to the Shivalinga. Then, offer honey on a bel leaf and repeat your wish mentally. Perform this ritual during the Pradosh period, at sunset. Lord Shiva will be pleased with this ritual. This ritual will bring blessings of happiness and prosperity.

Anoint the Shivalinga with Panchamrit (panchamrit): Anointing Lord Shiva with Panchamrit (panchamrit) on Pradosh Vrat is considered highly auspicious. Offer sixteen adornments to Goddess Parvati. Married life will be happy, and mental stress will be relieved.

Donate white things: Worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on Ravi Pradosh Vrat. After this, donate white things with a true heart. Donating milk, curd, rice, etc., on Ravi Pradosh Vrat is very auspicious. Following this remedy can lead to a promotion in your job. However, if Pradosh Vrat falls on Sunday, you can also donate items associated with the Sun God, such as wheat, barley, copper, and red flowers.