- By Kashish Rai
- Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:30 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Shani Trayodashi October 2025: In Hinduism, the Trayodashi that falls on a Saturday is known as Shani Trayodashi or Shani Pradosh, and it is considered very important for religious and astrological reasons. This day is for worshipping Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and Shani Dev. People observe Pradosh Vrat on the 13th day of both the dark and bright halves of each Hindu lunar month. According to astrology, this sacred vrat is a good time to lessen the negative impact of Saturn. The upcoming Shani Trayodashi Vrat in Kartik Maas falls on 18th October 2025.
Shani Trayodashi October 2025: Date And Time
Shani Trayodashi 2025 date in October on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The Trayodashi tithi begins at 12:18 PM on October 18, 2025, and ends at 01:51 PM on October 19, 2025.
Shani Trayodashi October 2025: Pradosh Kaal Muhurat
The Pradosh Kaal Muhurat is from 05:48 PM to 08:20 PM on October 18, 2025, which is an auspicious time for worship. Worshipping during this time brings blessings from Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Shani Trayodashi October 2025: Significance
Shani Trayodashi holds special significance in Hinduism and astrology, linking the influence of Lord Shani with the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Lord Shani symbolises justice, karma, and punishment. Worshipping on this day brings happiness, prosperity and peace, and provides relief from Shani Dosha. Giving donations to the poor and helping those in need is an important part of this day.
Observing Shani Trayodashi Vrat can eradicate the malefic effects of Saturn or Shani. (Image Source: Canva)
He is often depicted in a stern form, bestowing rewards or punishments based on people's past deeds. For this reason, Shani Trayodashi is significant for devotees seeking relief from the negative effects of planetary conditions such as Shani Sade Sati, Shani Mahadasha, and Shani Dhaiya. These periods can bring challenges and difficulties to a person's mental, physical, and financial life.
Worshipping Lord Shani on Shani Trayodashi brings many benefits. Devotees strive to overcome the negative influences of Shani by fasting, worshipping, and praying on this day. It is considered an occasion for mental peace, stability, wisdom, happiness, and the fulfilment of desires. Worshipping Lord Shani and Lord Shiva provides relief from karmic debts and bestows their blessings.
Shani Trayodashi October 2025: Rituals
The Shani Trayodashi fast is considered extremely auspicious. Observing this fast brings relief from mental troubles, increased happiness and prosperity, and success in work. It is believed that Lord Shiva fulfils all the wishes of devotees who observe the Shani Trayodashi fast.
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On this day, wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and wear clean clothes. Anoint Shanidev with sesame oil, black sesame seeds, and water. Light a mustard oil lamp and place it in front of him. Then, chant the mantra "Om Sham Shanaishcharaya Namah" 108 times. Finally, donate black sesame seeds, black urad dal, iron, and black clothes to a poor person. Doing so reduces the effects of Shanidev's Sade Sati and Dhaiya and brings positive energy into your life, which also improves family and financial problems.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)