Ravi Pradosh•Margashirsha Shukla Paksha
Margashirsha Shukla Pradosh Vrat
मार्गशीर्ष शुक्ल प्रदोष व्रत
Occurring in the month of Margashirsha (the month celebrated by Sri Krishna in the Gita as His own manifestation) on a Sunday (Ravi Pradosh). Bestows inner vitality and spiritual peace.
Pradosha Puja Muhurta
05:27 PM to 08:03 PM
Evening Twilight (Sandhya Window)Fasting Date
November 22, 2026
SundayTrayodashi Tithi Duration
Starts: November 21, 2026 at 09:30 PM
Ends: November 22, 2026 at 07:45 PM
Presiding Archetype & Dhyana Mantra
Lord Samba-Sadashiva
ॐ नमः शिवाय शान्ताय कारणत्रयहेतवे।
Oṁ namaḥ śivāya śāntāya kāraṇatrayahetave |
“Salutations to Lord Shiva, the serene One, the cause of the three cosmic causes.”
Pauranic Vrat Katha & Sacred Origin
The Mahabharata states that Margashirsha is the king of months for contemplative spiritual practice. King Ambarisha performed this Sunday Pradosha fast with equanimous devotion, receiving the infallible protective grace of the Lord.
Step-by-Step Twilight Puja Vidhi
- 1Observe salt-free satvik diet.
- 2Perform evening puja during 05:27 PM to 08:03 PM with warm milk, chandan, and Bilva leaves.
- 3Chant the Aditya Hridaya Stotra and Shiva Chalisa.
- 4Distribute warm food or blankets to the poor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What charity is recommended in Margashirsha month?
Donating warm clothing, blankets, and wholesome food to the needy in the evening after Shiva puja.