Wednesday 8 August

Observances

• Budha Pradosh Vrat

  19:30 – 21:38

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

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• Masik Shivaratri

  00:28 Thu – 01:11 Thu

  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 Budha Pradosh Vrat. Om Namah Shivaya is traditionally chanted.

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3. 3

   Today's Parihara

   Pradosh lamp for Shiva at dusk

   10 min

   Today is Budha Pradosh Vrat. Pradosh lamp for Shiva at dusk is a simple way to keep it.

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