Guru Pradosh Vrat 2026: New Year's First Day Brings Rare Hari-Har Blessings

• Guru Pradosh Vrat falls on January 1, 2026, the first day of the New Year, coinciding with Trayodashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Paush month.
• This rare coincidence on a Thursday (Guru Pradosh) brings blessings of both Lord Hari (Vishnu) and Lord Har (Shiva), promising happiness, prosperity, and peace.
• Worship Lord Shiva during Pradosh Kaal with Panchamrit Abhishek and donate yellow items to alleviate financial troubles.
• Avoid consuming garlic, onion, meat, alcohol, quarreling, and disrespecting elders on this auspicious day.
• Wake up early, bathe, meditate on Shiva, and wear yellow or white clothes; do not use Ketaki, vermilion, or Tulsi in Shiva worship.

Why It Matters: Celebrate New Year's first Guru Pradosh Vrat for dual blessings of Hari-Har and prosperity.