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Shukla Trayodashi

Tithi 13 of 30 · presiding deity: Kamadeva (and Shiva for Pradosha)

Pradosha — every Trayodashi at sunset is sacred to Shiva. Twin-monthly Shiva worship slot: Pradosham. Shukla Trayodashi in Karthika = Dhanteras (start of Diwali sequence).

Good for

  • ✓Pradosha worship at sunset
  • ✓Shiva Abhishekam
  • ✓Dhanteras (Karthika Krishna 13)

Avoid

  • ×Aggressive or angry behavior — Trayodashi amplifies passions

Traditional foods

Bilva-leaf preparations

Notable observances on this tithi

  • • Pradosham (every Shukla and Krishna Trayodashi)
  • • Dhanteras (Karthika Krishna 13)

Sources

Skanda Purana; Shiva Purana

See also: festival calendar · glossary· methodology