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.