There are usually twelve or thirteen Trayodashi Vrat in a year that falls on the day of Triyodashi before the new moon, hence this fast is also called Masik Shivratri. It is considered an auspicious day for bhagwan Shiv and Devi Parvati. Maha Shivaratri and Sawan Shivaratri are the most famous one. This festival signifies an immense power of the universe emerged in bhagwan Shiv.
This popular Hindu fast is dedicated to Bhagwan Shiva and Mata Parvati. Any vrat or worship gives best results only when it is done in the right way. So let's know what is the correct method and rituals to observe Trayodashi vrat.
What is Trayodashi Vrat's Puja Vidhi?
❀ On Trayodashi Tithi, wake up in the morning and take a bath and wear white clothes.
❀ Ignite diya in front of god and take the vow of fast.
❀ After fasting for the whole day, worship should be done in a temple during the Pradosh period.
❀ If you cannot go to the temple, then worship should be done by installing Shivling in a clean place of worship or house.
❀ Abhishek should be done on Shivling with milk, curd, honey, ghee, Belpatra and Gangajal.
❀ Keep chanting the Panchakshari mantra Namah Shivay of Shiva during the worship and abhishek.
| Related Name | Masik Shivratri, Trayodashi |
| Begins Tithi | Krishna Trayodashi |
| Reason | Favorite day of Lord Shiv. |
| Celebrations | Fast, Bhajan/Kirtan, Prayers in Gauri-Shankar Temple, Rudrabhishek. |
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| Festival | Date |
|---|---|
| Maha Shivaratri | 18 February 2023 |
| Chaitra | 20 March 2023 |
| Vaishakha | 18 April 2023 |
| Jyeshtha | 17 May 2023 |
| Ashadha | 16 June 2023 |
| Sawan Shivaratri | 15 July 2023 |
| Shravana (Adhik Mas) | 14 August 2023 |
| Bhadrapada | 13 September 2023 |
| Ashwina | 12 October 2023 |
| Kartika | 11 November 2023 |
| Margashirsha | 11 December 2023 |
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