Vishweshwara Vrat 2025: Date, Significance & Rituals
Festival Date
- Date:
Monday, 3 November 2025
- Tithi:
Kartik Shukla Trayodashi (13th day of the bright fortnight)
Spiritual Significance
Vishweshwara Vrat is
dedicated to Lord Shiva as Vishweshwara, the universal lord and
destroyer of evil. The vrat is observed to seek divine protection,
purification of sins, and spiritual upliftment.
- The name “Vishweshwara” is closely
associated with Kashi Vishwanath, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas
and a major pilgrimage site.
- This vrat is mentioned in the Puranas,
where Lord Shiva is praised as the Trinetra (three-eyed) deity who
governs time, transformation, and liberation.
Rituals and Observances
- Fasting:
Devotees observe a day-long fast, often with water or fruit only,
to honor Lord Shiva.
- Puja:
Special prayers are offered to Shiva Lingam, with bilva leaves,
milk, curd, honey, and ghee.
- Mantra Chanting:
Devotees recite Shiva Panchakshari Mantra (Om Namah Shivaya) and Vishweshwara
Stotra.
- Temple Visits:
Pilgrims visit Shiva temples, especially Kashi Vishwanath
and Yelluru Vishweshwara Temple in Karnataka, for darshan and
abhishekam.
- Pradosh Vrat Connection:
Vishweshwara Vrat often coincides with Pradosh Vrat, enhancing its
spiritual potency.
Regional Celebrations
- Kashi (Varanasi):
Grand abhishekam and night-long bhajans are held at Kashi Vishwanath
Temple.
- Karnataka:
The Mahathobhara Yelluru Shri Vishweshwara Temple in Udupi district
hosts elaborate rituals and community gatherings.
- South India: Devotees observe this vrat as part of Kartik month Shiva worship, aligning with other Kartik festivals.
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