Friday 19 December

Observances

• Shukra Pradosh Vrat

  17:51 – 18:15

  The thirteenth lunar day at dusk, sacred to Shiva: light a lamp and chant in the twilight window.

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• Masik Shivaratri

  00:14 Sat – 01:09 Sat

  Shiva's night each month, on the fourteenth of the waning Moon: a still night for japa and meditation.

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What can I do today?

1. 1

   Pradosh Vrat

   Light a lamp for Shiva at dusk

   The thirteenth lunar day at dusk, sacred to Shiva: light a lamp and chant in the twilight window.

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2. 2

   Today's Mantra

   Om Namah Shivaya

   Om Namah Shivaya

   Today is Shukra Pradosh Vrat. Om Namah Shivaya is traditionally chanted.

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3. 3

   Today's Parihara

   Masik Shivaratri night chant

   15 min

   Today is Shukra Pradosh Vrat. Masik Shivaratri night chant is a simple way to keep it.

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