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Shani Pradosh 2028

शनि प्रदोष

Pradosh Vrat occurring on a Saturday, considered especially powerful for alleviating the malefic influence of Saturn (Shani). Devotees visit Shiva temples and perform abhisheka during the twilight hour.

Dates in 2028

  • Sat, 22 Apr, 2028 — Most powerful Pradosha, removes Saturn doshas

    Shani Pradoshaशनि प्रदोष
    yearly21:04 – 22:56
    pradoshashivasaturn
    Sources (2)
    • Skanda Purana — Maheshwara Khanda, Kedara Khanda, Adhyaya 17, verses 76-90 (Pradosha-vrata-mahatmya, Brihaspati instructs Indra on Shanivara Trayodashi Pradosha)
    • Skanda Purana — Maheshwara Khanda (gopa-balaka pradosha narrative), around shloka cluster cited at p.~889 of Gita Press Sankshipt edition (shanivara-pradosha worship)

Authoritative source

— Shiva Purana, Pradosha Mahatmya

शिव लिंग अभिषेक

Shiva Linga Abhisheka

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