18 October 2025 is Shani Trayodashi (Shani Pradosha Vratham). Shani Trayodashi is an auspicious day for Shani Puja. It is a Trayodashi which falls on Shanivar (Saturday).
Shani Trayodashi of 18 October 2025 falls in Kartik Month in North Indian Hindi calendars; Ashwayujam Month in Marathi, Kannada, Telugu and Gujarati calendars; Kartik Month in Bengali calendar; Aippasi Masam of Tamil calendar and Thulam Masam in Malayalam calendar.
Devotees and believers of Shani dosham perform Shani dosha puja and Shani Shanti puja to please Sani. They do this puja for reduced or minimised effects of Shani dosha. Some people observe fast on the day of Shani Triodasi. Thailabishekam is one of the most popular pujas to worship Sani and to pacify the effects of Sani.
Shani Thailabhishekam, Shani Graha Shanti Puja, Hanuman Puja, Hanuman Aaku puja, Sindhura Puja to Hanuman are the best pujas to observe today. Click here to Read Shani Gayatri Mantram, Shani Graha Moola Mantram, Adhidevata & Pratyadhidevata Mantrams..
Shani Trayodashi is one of the best days for the natives who are suffering from Sadesati Shani (Elinati Shani), Ashtama Shani or Kantak Shani to pacify Shani Bhagawan.