Ravi Pradosh Vrat Date (July 2026): The first Pradosh Vrat of July falls on the *Trayodashi Tithi* (13th day) of the *Krishna Paksha* (waning phase of the moon) in the month of *Ashadha*. Since this fast falls on a Sunday, it is observed as 'Ravi Pradosh Vrat'. Devotees worship Lord Shiva after sunset during this observance. One should perform daily prayers during the day and conduct the specific ritualistic worship during the *Pradosh Kaal* (the twilight period). *Vriddhi Yoga* and *Dhruva Yoga* will coincide with Ravi Pradosh Vrat, creating an auspicious and excellent *Muhurat* (timing) for Shiva worship. Let us find out when the first Pradosh Vrat of July takes place.

Date of the First Pradosh Vrat of July 2026
According to the Vedic *Panchang* (almanac), the *Ashadha Krishna Trayodashi Tithi* begins at 02:04 AM on July 12. This *Tithi* concludes at 10:29 PM on July 12. Based on the *Udaya Tithi* (sunrise date) and the *Pradosh Muhurat*, the first Pradosh Vrat of July will be observed on July 12.

Ravi Pradosh Vrat 2026: Two Auspicious Yogas
Two auspicious *Yogas* will form during the first Pradosh Vrat of July. *Vriddhi Yoga* will prevail from the morning until 08:06 PM, followed by *Dhruva Yoga*, which will last until 4:00 PM on July 13. Regarding the *Nakshatra* (lunar mansion), *Rohini Nakshatra* is active from the morning until 08:29 AM, followed by *Mrigashira Nakshatra*, which continues until 5:41 AM the next day.

Ravi Pradosh Vrat 2026: Auspicious Timing (Muhurat)
The auspicious window for performing the Ravi Pradosh Vrat puja on July 12 lasts for 2 hours and 2 minutes. On that day, the worship can be performed between 7:22 PM and 9:24 PM.

This puja window also encompasses the *Shubha-Uttam* (Auspicious-Excellent) *Muhurat* and the *Amrit-Sarvottam* (Nectar-Best) *Muhurat*. The auspicious *Shubh-Uttam* *Muhurat* (timing) is from 7:22 PM to 8:38 PM, while the *Amrit-Sarvottam* (most auspicious) period is from 8:38 PM to 9:54 PM.

Why should Pradosh Puja be performed after sunset?
According to mythological legends, on the day of *Trayodashi*, Lord Shiva dances with joy on Mount Kailash after sunset. For this reason, the Pradosh Vrat puja is performed after sunset—specifically during the *Pradosh Kaal*—as this increases the likelihood of one's wishes being fulfilled.

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