Saturday 25 December

Observances

• Shani Pradosh Vrat

  17:30 – 20:14

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

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• Masik Shivaratri

  23:53 – 00:48 Sun

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

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