Tuesday 13 February

Observances

• Bhauma Pradosh Vrat

  18:09 – 20:43

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

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• Mahashivratri

  00:09 Wed – 01:00 Wed

  The great night of Shiva in Phalguna: night-long vigil, abhisheka and japa in the four praharas.

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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

   Mahamrityunjaya Mantra

   Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam

   Today is Bhauma Pradosh Vrat. Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is traditionally chanted.

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3. 3

   Today's Parihara

   Pradosh lamp for Shiva at dusk

   10 min

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

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