Panchangam 22 November 2026, Sunday: Ravi Pradosh Vrat, Vishweshwara Vrat, Shukla Trayodashi and Ashwini Nakshatra (Hyderabad)

Quick answer: Sunday 22 November 2026 is Ravi Pradosh Vrat, and Drik Panchang also lists Vishweshwara Vrat. The tithi is Kartika Shukla Trayodashi until 02:36 AM on 23 November and the nakshatra Ashwini until 04:15 AM on 23 November (Hyderabad, IST). Devotees fast through the day and worship Lord Shiva in the twilight after sunset (05:40 PM in Hyderabad). Tomorrow is Vaikuntha Chaturdashi and the second Karthika Somavaram.

A Pradosh in Karthika, the month most dear to Shiva in Telugu tradition, is especially loved. Here is the day's panchang and a simple evening puja.

Today's panchang (Hyderabad)

Timings are from Drik Panchang for Hyderabad in IST. Tithi and nakshatra end times are the same instant across India; sunset differs by city.

This is the thirteenth day of amanta Karthika Masam; North India's purnimanta Kartik ends with the Purnima on 24 November. For the Pradosh muhurta and Rahu Kalam, check a local panchang.

Religious significance

Pradosham: Shiva's twilight

Pradosh Vrat is kept on Trayodashi in both fortnights, with worship in the pradosha kala, the twilight after sunset. As commonly told, when the gods and asuras churned the ocean of milk, the deadly Halahala poison rose first, and Shiva drank it to protect the worlds; it was at the evening twilight of Trayodashi that he danced in joy before Nandi, and so this hour became sacred to him. Shiva Purana and Skanda Purana traditions praise Pradosh worship. In Tamil Nadu and the Telugu states, temples hold abhishekam to Nandi and Shiva at Pradosham, and devotees watch the lingam between Nandi's horns.

Why a Sunday Pradosh is special

Each weekday gives the Pradosh a flavour: Soma Pradosh on Monday, Shani Pradosh on Saturday, and Ravi Pradosh on Sunday. Because Sunday belongs to Surya, devotees often offer water to the Sun in the morning and Shiva puja at dusk, praying for health and vitality.

Vishweshwara Vrat and the days ahead

Vishweshwara is Shiva as Lord of the universe, the presiding deity of Kashi Vishwanath. Drik lists Vishweshwara Vrat today, and customs differ by region, so follow your family's practice. Tomorrow, Monday 23 November, is Vaikuntha Chaturdashi, when Hari and Hara are worshipped together, and the second Karthika Somavaram; Karthika Pournami follows on Tuesday 24 November.

Pradosh puja vidhi

• Morning: bathe early (sunrise 06:25 AM in Hyderabad) and offer water to the Sun if you wish.
• Fast: keep a fast or a light diet through the day, according to your health.
• Evening: bathe or wash again before sunset (05:40 PM in Hyderabad) and set up a Shiva lingam or picture with Nandi.
• Abhishekam: offer water, milk or panchamritam, bilva leaves and white flowers, chanting the mantra below.
• Lamp and aarti: light a ghee lamp, do aarti, and if possible visit a Shiva temple for the Pradosham abhishekam.
• Break the fast: after the evening puja, with simple sattvic food.

No materials? At twilight, sit quietly, picture Shiva and Nandi, and chant the mantra with attention. The twilight prayer is the essence; bilva, milk and the temple visit are customs that enrich it.

Mantra for the day

oṃ namaḥ śivāya (Om Namah Shivaya). Meaning: "Salutations to Shiva," the auspicious one. The Panchakshari is the simplest and most universal Shiva mantra. Chant it 108 times at twilight, as an offering of surrender rather than a request for guaranteed results.

Vrat guidance

Some devotees keep a full fast until the Pradosh puja, others take fruit and milk, and others eat one meal. Children, elderly people, pregnant or nursing women and anyone with diabetes or another medical condition should not feel obliged to fast; consult a doctor. The evening prayer alone is a complete observance.

What you can do today

• Offer water to the rising Sun, then plan your Pradosh evening.
• Visit a Shiva temple at twilight for the Pradosham abhishekam to Nandi and Shiva.
• Chant Om Namah Shivaya 108 times after sunset.
• Offer a bilva leaf or a white flower; if you have neither, a lamp is enough.
• Prepare for tomorrow's Vaikuntha Chaturdashi and Karthika Somavaram.
• Light the Karthika deepam and keep the night calm and sattvic.

With family and children

Children love the story of Shiva drinking the poison to save the world and his throat turning blue, which is why he is called Neelakantha. Ask them what it means to take on a hard task for others' sake. Let them place a flower before Nandi and whisper a wish in his ear, a sweet temple custom.

For Hindus abroad

Pradosh depends on the tithi at local sunset, so use your own panchang. Here is the tithi at local sunrise on 22 November:

These abroad figures are computed with HinduTone's panchang calculator, validated against Drik Panchang; festival dates abroad can differ by a day — follow your temple's panchang. Times are local to each city and are not conversions of the India timings above.

For Karthika dates abroad, see the Karthika Masam 2026 USA guide and UK guide. In the USA and Canada, Vaikuntha Chaturdashi falls today, 22 November, a day before India.

Previous and next day

Previous: Panchangam 21 November 2026: Ksheerabdi Dwadasi and Tulasi Vivah. Next: Panchangam 23 November 2026: Vaikuntha Chaturdashi and Manikarnika Snan. Monthly hub: November 2026 Hindu festivals.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pradosh Vrat on 22 November 2026?

Yes. Drik Panchang lists Ravi Pradosh Vrat on Sunday 22 November 2026. Kartika Shukla Trayodashi prevails at sunset in Hyderabad and lasts until 02:36 AM IST on Monday 23 November.

What time is the Pradosh puja?

Pradosh puja is done in the twilight period after sunset. Sunset in Hyderabad is 05:40 PM. We do not publish the exact Pradosh muhurta; check a local panchang or your temple.

What is Ravi Pradosh?

A Pradosh that falls on a Sunday (Ravivar) is called Ravi Pradosh. Sunday belongs to Surya, so devotees often combine Shiva worship with a prayer to the Sun for health and vitality.

What is Vishweshwara Vrat?

Drik Panchang lists Vishweshwara Vrat on this date. It honours Shiva as Vishweshwara, the Lord of the universe, the deity of Kashi. Customs vary by region, and many devotees simply join it with the Pradosh worship.

A closing thought

Pradosham is a pause between day and night. Stand in that pause tonight with a lamp and Shiva's name, and let it settle the mind before the great days of Karthika's full moon.

Editor's note

Editor's note (9 October 2026): Panchang timings and festival observances can vary by location, regional calendar and family tradition. This guide follows Drik Panchang for Hyderabad (IST). Please verify local puja timings with a trusted panchang or priest.

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