North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: Before Diwali of the year 2025, such a wonderful and rare coincidence is taking place, which is seen only occasionally in years. This year, the festival of wealth and prosperity, Dhanteras, is on Saturday, 18th October. And dedicated to Lord Shiva on this day Shani Pradosh Vrat It is also happening.
This is not just a festival, but a golden opportunity to get the blessings of both Lord Shiva and Shani Dev, the god of justice. Astrologers consider this day to be very powerful, especially for those people in whose horoscope Saturn’s Sadesati, Dhaiya or any other inauspicious effect is going on. Years old problems can be resolved by worshiping on this day.
Why is this day so special?
- Pradosh fast: This fast is observed on Trayodashi tithi of every month to get the blessings of Lord Shiva. It is believed that Shiva worship done during Pradosh Kaal (time after sunset) fulfills every wish.
- Shani Pradosh: When this fast falls on Saturday, it is called ‘Shani Pradosh’. This day is considered best to appease the wrath of Shani Dev and get his blessings.
- Coincidence of Dhanteras: On this day, Dhanteras, the festival of wealth and health, also falls. That means, on one day you will get the opportunity to get the blessings of Lord Dhanvantari, Mother Lakshmi, Kuber, Lord Shiva and Shani Dev.
Do these 3 surefire remedies on this great occasion
If you want success, happiness and peace in your life, then you can please both Shani Dev and Bholenath by doing some simple measures on this day.
1. Do joint worship of Shiva and Shani in the evening
This is the most important remedy of this day. In the evening during Pradosh Kaal (18th October, between 5:47 PM to 8:20 PM), take bath and go to Shiva temple. Offer water and Belpatra on Shivalinga. After this, light a mustard oil lamp in the temple itself or under a Peepal tree. This one lamp will please both Lord Shiva and Shani Dev.
2. Chant these mantras of Shani
Chanting mantras is the surest way to please Shani Dev. On this day, during evening puja or any time during the day, chant any of these mantras 108 times with a calm mind:
- Simple Mantra: Om Sham Shanaishcharaya Namah
- Tantric Mantra: Om Pram Preem Pram Saah Shanaishcharaya Namah
- Beej Mantra: Om Shannodeveerbhishtay Apo Bhavantu Peetaye Shanyorbhistravantu Nah
3. Donate as per your zodiac sign
Donating on the day of Dhanteras is anyway an act of great virtue. And when there is a coincidence of Shani Pradosh on it, then the importance of donation increases even more. On this day, donate black urad dal, mustard oil, black sesame seeds, black clothes or shoes to any poor or needy person. By doing this Shani Dev is pleased and removes the obstacles coming in life.
This is an opportunity when by worshiping on a single day, you can get many planets in your favor and get rid of many problems in life.
