When is the next Sani Pradosham?
Is it Sani Pradosham today? No. The next Sani Pradosham is on Saturday, 20 March 2027; Valarpirai Thirayodasi thithi Fri 9:59 pm to Sat 7:56 pm; pradosha kaalam 6:24 – 8:48 pm.
Is it Sani Pradosham today? Yes, Sani Pradosham is today. Valarpirai Thirayodasi thithi Fri 9:59 pm to Sat 7:56 pm; pradosha kaalam 6:24 – 8:48 pm.
Is it Sani Pradosham today? No. The next Sani Pradosham is on Saturday, 31 July 2027; Theipirai Thirayodasi thithi Fri 11:41 pm to Sat 9:27 pm; pradosha kaalam 6:37 – 9:01 pm.
Is it Sani Pradosham today? Yes, Sani Pradosham is today. Theipirai Thirayodasi thithi Fri 11:41 pm to Sat 9:27 pm; pradosha kaalam 6:37 – 9:01 pm.
Is it Sani Pradosham today? No. The next Sani Pradosham is on Saturday, 14 August 2027; Valarpirai Thirayodasi thithi Sat 7:42 am to Sun 9:34 am; pradosha kaalam 6:32 – 8:56 pm.
Is it Sani Pradosham today? Yes, Sani Pradosham is today. Valarpirai Thirayodasi thithi Sat 7:42 am to Sun 9:34 am; pradosha kaalam 6:32 – 8:56 pm.
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.thithi
The lunar day: the time the Moon takes to gain 12° on the Sun. A lunar month has 30.Also written as: Shani Pradosham, Shani Pradosh, சனி மஹா பிரதோஷம்
Pradosha kaalam: 6:24 – 8:48 pm
This is the time computed from sunset. Most temples hold the Nandi abhishekam just before it, about 4:30 – 6:00 pm; check your temple's time.
The next twelve months
What is Sani Pradosham?
A Pradosham that falls on a Saturday, also called Sani Maha Pradosham. It comes only two to five times a year, so Shiva temples fill for the evening Nandi abhishekam. People going through Ezharai or Ashtama Sani make a point of worshipping Shiva and Nandi on this day. The pradosha kaalam shown here runs from sunset for 6 nazhigai (2 h 24 min).
How do you keep the Sani Pradosham fast?
Sani Pradosham is kept like any Pradosham: fast by day, watch the Nandi abhishekam in the evening, eat after worship. Because it is a Saturday, people going through Ezharai or Ashtama Sani also light a sesame-oil lamp for Sani at the Navagraha shrine once the Shiva worship is done.
- Bathe, light the lamp and make the vow in the morning
- Fast through the day as far as your body allows
- Temples are crowded; go early
- The Nandi abhishekam and Shiva darshan in the evening
- A sesame-oil lamp for Sani
- Break the fast after worship with a simple vegetarian meal
- Offerings
- Milk, curd, tender coconut water and honey for Nandi; bilva, arugampul; sesame and a sesame-oil lamp for Sani.
- Prayers
- Thevaram, Sivapuranam, the "Namasivaya" japam.
- Avoid
- Meat, alcohol, anger and quarrels.
- Health
- If you are unwell, pregnant, elderly or diabetic, fast lightly or skip it, and follow your doctor.
Where your family does it differently, follow your family.
Other years (2016 – 2036)
Frequently asked
Is it Sani Pradosham today?
No. The next Sani Pradosham is on Saturday, 20 March 2027; Thirayodasi thithi Fri 9:59 pm to Sat 7:56 pm; pradosha kaalam 6:24 – 8:48 pm.
When is the next Sani Pradosham?
Next Sani Pradosham: Saturday, 20 March 2027 (Chennai).
What is Sani Pradosham?
A Pradosham that falls on a Saturday, also called Sani Maha Pradosham. It comes only two to five times a year, so Shiva temples fill for the evening Nandi abhishekam. People going through Ezharai or Ashtama Sani make a point of worshipping Shiva and Nandi on this day. The pradosha kaalam shown here runs from sunset for 6 nazhigai (2 h 24 min).
How do you keep the Sani Pradosham fast?
Sani Pradosham is kept like any Pradosham: fast by day, watch the Nandi abhishekam in the evening, eat after worship. Because it is a Saturday, people going through Ezharai or Ashtama Sani also light a sesame-oil lamp for Sani at the Navagraha shrine once the Shiva worship is done. If you are unwell, pregnant, elderly or diabetic, fast lightly or skip it, and follow your doctor.