🗓️ Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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⏰ Timeline of the Vrat & Puja
01:58 PM (Aug 20) → Trayodashi Tithi Begins
06:04 PM to 08:19 PM → Pradosh Puja Muhurat (Most Auspicious Time)
08:19 PM → End of Pradosh Kaal
12:44 PM (Aug 21) → Trayodashi Tithi Ends
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🙏 Significance of Budha (Wednesday) Pradosh
Enhances wisdom, communication, and intelligence.
Removes misunderstandings & mental confusions.
Brings harmony in relationships & business growth.
Balances Mercury (Budha Graha) energy in astrology.
🕉️ Puja Vidhi (Step by Step)
1. Morning → Take a vow (Sankalp) to observe Pradosh Vrat. Fast with fruits/milk or water.
2. Evening (Pradosh Kaal: 06:04–08:19 PM) →
Bathe and wear clean clothes.
Offer abhishek to Shiva Linga with water, milk, curd, honey, ghee.
Decorate with Bilva leaves, sandalwood, dhatura, flowers.
Light a lamp and incense.
Chant “Om Namah Shivaya” or Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra.
3. Read/Listen to Pradosh Vrat Katha.
4. End the Puja with Aarti of Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati.
5. Charity – Offer food, clothes, or help to the needy.