Tue Oct 29 05:20:47 UTC 2024: ## First Kartik Pradosh Vrat of 2024 Falls on October 29th

**New Delhi:** The first Kartik Pradosh Vrat of 2024 will be observed on October 29th, coinciding with the auspicious festival of Dhanteras. According to the Hindu Panchang, the Trayodashi tithi, which marks the Pradosh Vrat, begins at 10:31 AM on October 29th and ends at 1:15 PM on October 30th.

The auspicious time for worshipping Lord Shiva during the Pradosh Vrat falls between 5:38 PM and 8:13 PM on October 29th.

**Significance of Kartik Pradosh Vrat:**

The Kartik Pradosh Vrat is considered particularly significant as it falls on Dhanteras, a day dedicated to worshipping Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity. Devotees believe that worshipping Lord Shiva on this day fulfills wishes, alleviates suffering, removes negativity, and washes away sins.

**Mantra Chanting:**

Several mantras are recited during the Pradosh Vrat, including:

* ॐ नमः शिवाय
* ॐ गौरीशंकरार्धनाथ्री नमः
* ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगंधिं पुष्टिवर्धनं नावहंतु
* ॐ नमः शिवाय गुरुदेवाय नमः
* ॐ शिवलिंगाय नमः

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