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Pradosh Vrata
Triodashi is called Pradosh. Like Ekadashi, Pradosh is important every month, Vishnu is remembered in Ekadashi and Shiva is remembered in Pradosh. Pradosh begins 45 minutes before sunset and ends 45 minutes after sunset.
As today's Pradosh Vrat fell on Saturday ie, Sanibar, this is why it's called Shani Pradosh Vrat.
Shani Pradosh Vrat Mantra
Shani Pradosh Vrat is a sacred day dedicated to Lord Shiva and Shani Dev. On this day, worship and chanting of mantras for Lord Shiva and Shani Dev bestow auspicious results.
Pradosh Vrat Mantra for Lord Shiva
ॐ त्र्यंबकम् यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥
"This mantra is considered especially beneficial to chant during Pradosh Vrat."
Pradosha Katha
It is mentioned in the scriptures that Lord Shiva cured the disease of the moon on the day of Triodashi, when the effect of the moon was diminishing.
Due to this, Pradosh Vrat is observed in Triodashi of every month in remembrance of Lord Shiva. It is more fruitful to worship Shiva in the time of pradosh.
-Suyog Dhakal
