When is Guru Pradosh in 2026?

Guru Pradosh falls on 24 September 2026. That date is calculated for New Delhi; because the tithi begins and ends at a local clock time, Ganak recomputes it for your own city.

How is Guru Pradosh observed?

Worship Shiva and honour a teacher through gratitude; do not promise children or status.

What are the food and fasting rules for Guru Pradosh?

No single pan-Indian menu is established. Common household forms are water/fruit/milk through the day, or one salt-free/satvik meal. Follow the chosen family form.

When is the parana — breaking the fast — for Guru Pradosh?

Break after the Pradosh puja with water/prasad and a light satvik meal. If it follows Ekadashi, the sourced strict convention permits symbolic Ekadashi paran with water before continuing Pradosh; health takes priority.

How does Guru Pradosh vary by region?

Som Pradosh and Shani Pradosh receive special emphasis according to the weekday. Temple abhisheka and home Panchopachara are both established forms.

Guru Pradosh — Date & Puja Guide

Guru PradoshThursday gives this twilight vrata its Guru name and teacher-oriented popular intention. Local date, timing and puja guide.

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