New Year 2026 Kicks Off with Auspicious Guru Pradosh Vrat!

• The first Pradosh Vrat of 2026 falls on Thursday, January 1st, marking an auspicious start to the New Year.
• This rare Guru Pradosh Vrat combines the blessings of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, promising knowledge, good fortune, and destruction of enemies.
• Trayodashi Tithi begins at 1:47 AM and ends at 10:22 PM, with the Pradosh period from 5:35 PM to 8:19 PM.
• Devotees should observe rituals including Abhishek of Lord Shiva, offering Bilvapatra, chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya', and reciting Shiva Chalisa.

Why It Matters: Start 2026 with divine blessings: Guru Pradosh Vrat on Jan 1 brings fortune and knowledge.