Singh Sankranti | Shani Pradosh Vrata

Simha Sakranti: Solar transition from one zodiac to another- First day of Bhadra

What is a Sakranti?
The solar transition from one zodiac sign to another is called Sakranti, simply let's consider this as the first date of a lunar month. Simha Sakranti is one among 12 Sankranti's of a year, Simha is a transition of the sun from Karka (Cancer) to Leo (Simha). So the destination zodiac gives it a name, Simha Sakranti.

Importance of Simha/ Singh Sakranti
Now, with a month of unstoppable rain, cool and extra humid begins with Bhadrapada, the heat is about to begin. Sun's heat and average coolness will signal the arrival of the Dashain, and with the unique blue and clear skies opening smiles shall prevail.

May the sun and moon always guide us on the right path and the unique blend of hard work and luck always remain in our lives, good day.

Shani Pradosh Vrat



Pradosh Vrat
Triodashi is called Pradosh. Like Ekadashi, Pradosh is important every month, Vishnu is remembered in Ekadashi and Shiva is remembered in Pradosh. Pradosh begins 45 minutes before sunset and ends 45 minutes after sunset.
As today's Pradosh Vrat fell on Saturday ie, Sanibar, this is why it's called Shani Pradosh Vrat.

Pradosha Katha
It is mentioned in the scriptures that Lord Shiva cured the disease of the moon on the day of Triodashi, when the effect of the moon was diminishing.

Due to this, Pradosh Vrat is observed in Triodashi of every month in remembrance of Lord Shiva. It is more fruitful to worship Shiva in the time of pradosh.

-Suyog Dhakal