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Trayodashi Tithi
Trayodashi is a lunar tithi of the Hindu panchang. Below are the ruling deity, vrat, religious significance and what to do or avoid on Trayodashi tithi in both the Shukla and Krishna paksha.
Shukla Paksha
Ruling deity
Lord Shiva (Pradosh)
Vrat / festival
Pradosh Vrat (Shiva worship at twilight)
Significance
Trayodashi is the tithi of Pradosh Vrat. Worshipping Shiva and Parvati at sunset on this day grants all desired boons and leads to liberation.
What to do
Worship Shiva-Parvati, perform Rudrabhishek at Pradosh time, offer white flowers
What to avoid
Tamasic food, intoxicants
Worship mantra
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Krishna Paksha
Ruling deity
Lord Shiva
Vrat / festival
Pradosh Vrat
Significance
Krishna Trayodashi is the tithi of Pradosh Vrat. Worshipping Shiva and Parvati removes all the sufferings of worldly life.
What to do
Shiva worship, Abhishek at Pradosh time, offer Belpatra
What to avoid
Tamasic food
Worship mantra
ॐ नमः शिवाय
⚠️ This information is based on traditional panchang calculations and is meant as general guidance. For important ceremonies such as marriage or Griha Pravesh, please confirm the muhurat with a qualified pandit or acharya. Timings can shift slightly by city as sunrise and sunset differ.