January 2026 Shukra Pradosh Vrat: Auspicious Dhruv Yoga, Puja Muhurat, Mantras & Aarti

• The second Pradosh Vrat of January 2026 falls on Friday, January 16, observed as Shukra Pradosh Vrat.
• This Pradosh Vrat coincides with Dhruv Yoga, considered an auspicious period for worship.
• The auspicious puja muhurat for Shukra Pradosh Vrat is 2 hours and 42 minutes, from 05:47 PM to 08:29 PM.
• Observing this fast and performing Shiva Puja on Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha in Magh month brings happiness, peace, and prosperity.
• The puja involves taking a vow, offering water to Surya Dev, worshipping Lord Ganesha, performing Jalabhishek of Shivling, offering various items to Lord Shiva, chanting mantras, reciting Shiv Chalisa, and performing Aarti.

Why It Matters: Shukra Pradosh Vrat on January 16, 2026, with Dhruv Yoga, offers a potent time for Shiva worship.