Saturday, July 6, 2013

SHANI TRAYODASI :6TH JULY 2013

The days from new moon day to full moon day is called "Sukla Paksha" and days from every full moon day to new moon day is called "Krishna paksha".

Every month , during the Sukla paksha and Krishna Paksha, the point of time when triyodashi (13th day of the fortnight) meets the end of dwadasi (12th day of fortnight) is called Pradosha.
Pradosha is the son of Kalpa and Dosha. He had two brothers namely Nishita and Vyustha.
The three names mean beginning of the day, middle of the day and end of the day (night).

The pradosha falling on a Saturday corresponding to planet saturn (Shani Graham) is considered important.
Pradosham is a day of importance for Shiva and is considered an opportunity to remove negative karma. 

Praying to Lord Shiva sincerely during that auspicious time is believed to free everyone from their sins, hence the name Pradosha, remover of dosha / Karma.

The most auspicious Pradosham are Sani Pradosham (Pradosham that occurs on Saturday) and Somavara Pradosham (Pradosham that occurs on Monday). Saturn pradosham and Somavara pradosham are called as Maha pradosham.

Saturn is one of the most powerful Planets. He moves slowly through the zodiac, 2-1/2 years per sign, so his influence is felt very keenly. Because Saturday is the day ruled by Saturn, and Saturn is a form of Shiva, when Pradosham falls on a Saturday the rituals done to remove karma and receive Saturn's grace are greatly amplified.

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  1. When is next shani trayodashi dates .can you please mail me at caprigo@gmail.com

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