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Friday 18 August

Shukla Dwadashi · Purva Ashadha · Moon in Dhanu
Tithi
Dwadashi → 21:10
Nakshatra
Purva Ashadha → 20:40
Sunrise / Sunset
05:42 / 18:49
Rahu Kaal
10:37 – 12:15

Observances

  • Shukra Pradosh Vrat

    21:10 – 20:59

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

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    Today's Mantra

    Om Namah Shivaya

    Om Namah Shivaya

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

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    Today's Parihara

    Pradosh lamp for Shiva at dusk

    10 min

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

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