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Festivals and vrat 7
- Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) Shiva worship at dusk when Trayodashi prevails in Pradosh Kaal.
- Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) Shiva worship at dusk when Trayodashi prevails in Pradosh Kaal.
- Dev Deepawali (Tripurotsava) Lamps at dusk on Kartika Purnima (Tripurari Purnima), celebrating Shiva’s victory over Tripurasura. The date here is the evening on which Purnima prevails at Pradosh; the Dev Deepawali Mahotsav on the ghats of Varanasi is usually held on the Kartika Purnima day (Purnima at sunrise), shown as the alternative when it differs.
- Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) Trayodashi prevailing at Pradosh; Dhanvantari and Lakshmi–Kuber puja.
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) Lakshmi Puja on Kartika Amavasya (Purnimanta) during Pradosh.
- Holika Dahan Bonfire on Phalguna Purnima during Pradosh, avoiding Bhadra.
- Parshuram Jayanti Birth anniversary of Bhagavan Parshuram, observed when Tritiya prevails at Pradosh.
Mantra & Bhakti 9
- Mahamrityunjaya Mantra The Rigvedic prayer to the three-eyed Shiva (7.59.12) for release from the bondage of death.
- Om Namah Shivaya (Panchakshari Mantra) The five-syllable mantra of Shiva (na-maḥ-śi-vā-ya), with Om added in common recitation; the central mantra of Shaiva devotion.
- Shri Shiv Chalisa Forty chaupais to Shiva, lord of Girija, by Ayodhyadas, with opening and closing dohas.
- Lingashtakam Eight verses in praise of the Shiva linga, each ending 'tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam'.
- Shiva Tandava Stotram The hymn to Shiva's cosmic dance, in fast rolling syllables, traditionally attributed to Ravana.
- Shiva Mahimna Stotram Pushpadanta's hymn on the greatness of Shiva, which the poet says no speech can reach.
- Bilvashtakam Eight short verses on offering a single bilva leaf to Shiva, each ending "one bilva leaf, offered to Shiva".
- Shri Gopal Chalisa Forty chaupais that run through the life and deeds of Krishna as Gopal, by Jayramdev.
- Shri Radha Chalisa Forty chaupais to Radha, daughter of Vrishabhanu, beloved of Krishna in Vrindavan.
Articles 3
- Pradosh Vrat: Pradosh Kaal and How the Date Is Chosen Pradosh Vrat honours Shiva at dusk on Trayodashi. Learn what Pradosh Kaal is, how the vrat day is chosen, and the weekday names.
- Holika Dahan and Holi: Timing and Bhadra Holika Dahan is held on Phalguna Purnima in Pradosh, avoiding Bhadra, and Holi colours follow the next day. Here is how the timing is worked out.
- How the Diwali Date Is Decided Diwali Lakshmi Puja is set by Amavasya during Pradosh. Here is the rule used when Amavasya spans two evenings, and why Panchangs sometimes differ.