Shani Pradosham Celebration at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple of Wellington:

Pradosham is a significant observance in the Hindu calendar, held in honour of Lord Shiva. It occurs twice in a lunar month, on the thirteenth day (Trayodashi), during the moon's waxing and waning phases. This sacred period is considered auspicious for the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, offering devotees an opportunity to seek their divine blessings to remove sins and fulfil wishes.

The Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple of Wellington proudly upholds this tradition by performing Rudrabhishekam during every Pradosham. This powerful ritual involves ceremonially bathing the Shiva Lingam with sacred substances while chanting the Rudram, a Vedic hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva.

The Pradosham that falls on Saturday (Shanivar) is observed as Shani Pradosham.

We cordially invite devotees to participate in this divine service and experience Lord Shiva's spiritual aura and blessings. To contribute to the ritual, devotees must bring offerings such as fruits, coconut, milk, and dry fruits. These offerings are integral to the abhishekam and are used to honour Lord Shiva.

All are welcome