Panchangam 6 December 2026, Sunday: Ravi Pradosh Vrat, Tithi, Nakshatra and Evening Shiva Puja (Hyderabad)

Quick answer: Sunday 6 December 2026 is Ravi Pradosh Vrat, the last Pradosh of Karthika Masam. In Hyderabad Krishna Trayodashi lasts until 02:22 AM on 7 December, Swati nakshatra until 01:38 PM, and sunset is at 05:41 PM. Worship Lord Shiva at twilight with a lamp and abhishekam.

Pradosh comes twice a month on Trayodashi, and the twilight hour is held to be the time when Shiva is most easily approached. This one sits between two strong Shiva days: tomorrow is Masik Shivaratri and the last Karthika Somavaram. Think of today as the quiet doorway to tomorrow's vigil.

Today's panchang (Hyderabad)

Religious significance

Pradosh worship is widely linked in Shaiva tradition with the image of Shiva dancing at dusk on Mount Kailasa while the devas gather to watch. In temples the Nandi is bathed and decorated at Pradosh, and devotees take darshan of Shiva between Nandi's horns. These are temple customs rather than a single scriptural rule, and practice varies from region to region.

On a Sunday, the day of Surya, families often combine Shiva worship with a morning arghya to the Sun. Swati nakshatra, governed by Vayu, the wind, gives the morning a fitting theme: breath, steadiness and inner calm. A few minutes of slow breathing before the evening puja is a simple way to honour it.

Simple twilight puja at home

1. In the morning, offer water to the rising Sun (sunrise 06:33 AM in Hyderabad) with a short prayer.
2. Before sunset, bathe or wash hands, feet and face, and clean the puja space.
3. Place a Shiva linga or picture; offer water or milk as abhishekam, then bilva leaves, white flowers and a little sandal paste.
4. Light a ghee lamp. As it is still Karthika, light an extra lamp at the doorway or near tulasi.
5. Chant the mantra below, then do a simple aarti and offer fruit or jaggery as naivedya.

No materials? Light one lamp at dusk, or simply sit facing a window as the light fades and repeat Shiva's name. Essentials are the twilight timing and a sincere heart; bilva and abhishekam are traditional additions.

Mantra for the day

Oṁ Namaḥ Śivāya

Meaning: 'Salutations to Shiva', the auspicious one. The five syllables after Om form the Panchakshari, one of the most revered mantras in Hinduism. At Pradosh, chant it slowly as the sky changes colour.

Vrat guidance

Those who keep a Pradosh fast usually eat once after the evening puja. Fruit, milk and simple satvik food are common. Fasting is optional; elders, pregnant women and anyone with a medical condition should eat normally and consult a doctor before fasting.

What you can do today

• Offer arghya to the Sun at sunrise.
• Visit a Shiva temple at twilight, or do the puja at home around 05:41 PM sunset.
• Offer bilva leaves and water to the linga.
• Light the evening Karthika deepam; only two days of the month remain.
• Prepare for tomorrow's Masik Shivaratri: plan your fast and night prayer.
• Spend ten minutes in quiet breathing in honour of Swati and Vayu.

For families and children

Sunset is a natural family moment. Step outside with children to watch the sky change, then light a lamp together and say Om Namah Shivaya three times. Small children can drop a bilva leaf on the linga; that is their Pradosh.

Hindus abroad: tithi at local sunrise

Computed with HinduTone's panchang calculator, validated against Drik Panchang; festival dates abroad can differ by a day — follow your temple's panchang. The India clock times on this page are for Hyderabad only and are not converted to other countries.

Pradosh is reckoned by Trayodashi at local twilight, not by sunrise, so in Sydney, where Dwadashi prevails at sunrise, the Pradosh day may differ. Check your temple's calendar.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pradosh on 6 December 2026?

Yes. Drik Panchang lists Ravi Pradosh Vrat on Sunday 6 December 2026 for Hyderabad. Krishna Trayodashi prevails through the evening and ends at 02:22 AM on 7 December.

What is the Pradosh time today?

Pradosh Kaal is the twilight period around sunset. Sunset in Hyderabad is at 05:41 PM; for the exact Pradosh window in your city, check a local panchang.

Why is it called Ravi Pradosh?

Pradosh vrats are named after the weekday on which they fall. Ravi means the Sun, so a Pradosh on Sunday is Ravi Pradosh. Many devotees also offer water to Surya in the morning on this day.

Do I need to fast for Pradosh?

No. Some devotees fast until the evening puja; others simply worship at twilight. Anyone who is elderly, pregnant or unwell should not feel obliged to fast and should consult a doctor.

A closing thought

Twilight belongs to neither day nor night, and Pradosh asks us to pause in that space. Light a lamp, breathe, and let Shiva's name carry you into tomorrow's Shivaratri.

Previous and next day

• Previous day: Saturday 5 December 2026: Krishna Yogeshwara Dwadashi, Utpanna Ekadashi Parana
• Next day: Monday 7 December 2026: Bala Jayanti, Masik Shivaratri

Related guides

• Karthika Masa Shivaratri 2026: Monday 7 December
• December 2026 vrat calendar: Ekadashi and Pradosh
• Karthika Masam 2026
• December 2026 Hindu festivals, dates and rituals

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.