In Hinduism, Shani Triyodashi is considered highly significant. It is also called Shani Pradosh Vrat. According to Drik Panchang, “Pradosh Vrat is observed on both Trayodashi Tithis, i.e.
Shukla Paksha Trayodashi and Krishna Paksha Trayodashi, in lunar month. Some people distinguish between Shukla and Krishna Paksha Pradosham.”
It adds, “When Pradosham day falls on Monday it is called Soma Pradosham, on Tuesday it is called Bhauma Pradosham and on Saturday it is called as Shani Pradosham.”
On this day, worshipping Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and Shani Dev is believed to bring special blessings. It is said that those who perform the rituals sincerely on Shani Triyodashi have all their wishes fulfilled.
When Is Shani Triyodashi 2025?
According to the Drik Panchang, the Shukla Triyodashi tithi of the Ashwin month will begin on 4 October 2025 at 5:09 pm and will end on 5 October at 3:03 pm. Based on the Uditya tithi, the Shani Triyodashi Vrat is being observed today on 4 October. The most auspicious time to perform Lord Shiva’s puja on this day is from 6:03 pm to 8:30 pm.
According to religious beliefs, observing the Triyodashi Vrat brings many positive results. It is said that devotees who observe this vrat with full devotion are blessed with mental peace, relief from Chandra Dosha, career advancement, longevity, and the grace of Shani. Additionally, Lord Shiva is pleased and grants the boon of children to those who are childless. This fasting is therefore considered capable of fulfilling all kinds of wishes.
Puja Method
On the day of Shani Pradosh Vrat, wake up early and take a bath in the Brahma Muhurat. Wear blue clothes. Take the vow to worship Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and Shani Dev. An important ritual is performing abhishek of the Shiva Linga with Ganga jal and milk. Offer bhog, light a ghee diya, and chant Shiva and Shani mantras at least three times. Before breaking the fast, make sure to donate to the needy.
Puja Materials
The puja for Shani Triyodashi should include Gangajal, fruits, curd, ghee, honey, perfume, roli, mauli, an earthen lamp, dhatura, ber, sweets, tulsi leaves, flowers, camphor, incense, cotton, sandalwood, black sesame seeds, and other items for decoration and worship.