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News Topical, Digital Desk : Dhanteras 2025: The five-day long Diwali festival begins with Dhanteras. On this day, Kubera, the god of wealth, Lord Dhanvantari, the father of Ayurveda, and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped. This year, Dhanteras is celebrated on Saturday, October 18th. When the thirteenth day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Kartik falls on a Saturday, it is called Shani Trayodashi or Shani Pradosh.
Worship performed during this rare Mahasankalp (great conjunction) brings wealth, health, and good fortune. To make this conjunction even more auspicious, recite the story and aarti of the Pradosh fast, which are as follows.
Story of Pradosh Vrat (Pradosh Vrat Katha)
According to Hindu mythology, a Brahmani once lived in the village of Ambapur. Her husband had passed away, leaving her to live by begging. One day, while returning from her almsgiving, she found two small children alone. The sight of them deeply distressed her. She wondered who their parents were. She then brought them home. After some time, the children grew up. One day, Brahmani took the two children to Sage Shandilya. After greeting Sage Shandilya, she expressed her desire to know about their parents.
Then Sage Shandilya told that "O Goddess! These two boys are the princes of the King of Vidarbha. Their kingdom has been snatched away due to the attack of the King of Gandharbha. Therefore, both of them have been dethroned from the kingdom." Hearing this, the Brahmin woman said, "O great sage! Please tell me some way so that they can get their kingdom back." On which Sage Shandilya advised them to observe Pradosh fast. After this, the Brahmin woman and both the princes observed Pradosh fast with devotion. Then in those days, the elder prince of the King of Vidarbha met Anshumati.
Both agreed to marry. Knowing this, Anshumati's father assisted the princes in their war against King Gandharva, leading to their victory. Through the influence of the Pradosh fast, the princes were restored to their kingdom. Pleased with this, the princes gave the Brahmin woman a special place in their court, leading to a happy life and a great devotee of Lord Shiva.
॥Aarti of Lord Shiva॥
Om Jai Shiv Omkara, Swami Jai Shiv Omkara.
Brahma, Vishnu, Sadashiv, Ardhangi Dhara.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara...
Ekanan Chaturanan Panchanan Raje.
Hansasan Garudasana, Vrishvahan decorated.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara...
Two arms, four quadrilaterals, ten arms look very beautiful.
Without seeing the triple form, people are attracted to Tribhuvan.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara...
Akshamala forest garland, Mundamala holder.
Sandalwood and deer musk look beautiful, with the moon-bearing spear.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara...
Shwetambara Pitambara, Baghambara Angay.
Sanakadik Garunadik, Bhootadik Sange.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara...
Holding kamandal, chakra and trident in the middle of the hands.
Giver of happiness, remover of sorrow, protector of the world.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara...
Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv, Janat Aviveka.
Adorned in Pranavakshar, these three are one.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara...
Aarti of Trigunaswamy ji, whoever sings it.
Shivanand Swami says, you will get happiness and wealth.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara...
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