Bhauma Pradosh•Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha
Bhadrapada Shukla Pradosh Vrat
भाद्रपद शुक्ल प्रदोष व्रत
A Tuesday Bhauma Pradosh occurring during the auspicious Ganeshotsav festival season. Worshipping Shiva and his divine son Ganesha together dispels acute planetary obstacles and debts.
Pradosha Puja Muhurta
06:50 PM to 09:03 PM
Evening Twilight (Sandhya Window)Fasting Date
August 25, 2026
TuesdayTrayodashi Tithi Duration
Starts: August 25, 2026 at 06:12 AM
Ends: August 26, 2026 at 04:40 AM
Presiding Archetype & Dhyana Mantra
Lord Samba-Sadashiva
ॐ गणेशसहिताय शम्भवे नमः।
Oṁ gaṇeśasahitāya śambhave namaḥ |
“Salutations to Lord Shambhu together with Lord Ganesha.”
Pauranic Vrat Katha & Sacred Origin
During Bhadrapada, when Lord Ganesha's presence fills every home, observing Bhauma Pradosh invokes the blessings of the entire divine family (Shiva Parivar). Ancient merchants observing this fast found immediate relief from crippling business debts.
Step-by-Step Twilight Puja Vidhi
- 1Worship both Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha.
- 2Offer 21 blades of Durva grass to Ganesha and 21 Bilva leaves to Shiva during 06:50 PM to 09:03 PM.
- 3Light a mustard oil lamp and offer red chandan.
- 4Recite the Rinmochana Mangala Stotra.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the special significance of Bhauma Pradosh during Ganeshotsav?
It unites Ganesha's obstacle-destroying grace with Shiva's transformative power, offering an ideal opportunity to resolve longstanding family or financial impasses.