About Trayodashi Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha
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Trayodashi Shraddha is done la and Krishna Paksha Trayodashi. Trayodashi Shraddha Tithi is also suitable to perform Shraddha for dead children. This Shraddha Tithi is also known as Kakbali and Balabholani Teras in Gujarat. Trayodashi Shraddha is also known as Teras Shraddha. Trayodashi Shraddha Tithi is also suitable to perform Shraddha for dead children. This Shraddha Tithi is also known as Kakbali and Balabholani Teras in Gujarat. Trayodashi Shraddha is also known as Teras Shraddha. Pitru Paksha Shraddhas are Parvan Shraddhas (पार्वण श्राद्ध) and auspicious to perform them is either Kutup Muhurat and Rohina etc. Muhurat after that till Aparahna Kala gets over. Tarpan (तर्पण) is done at the end of the Shraddha.
Deities & divine forms
According to the Nirnaya Sindhu, the Trayodashi Tithi of Pitru Paksha is extremely significant and greatly beloved by the ancestors. Performing Trayodashi Shraddha on this day satisfies the Pitris for five hundred years. According to Hindu Vedic astrology, if the Trayodashi Tithi during Pitru Paksha coincides with Magha Nakshatra, then even a simple Shraddha and Tarpan performed with water alone on this day satisfies the ancestors for thousands of years. If Bhadrapada Purnima has passed, then performing Shraddha with Madhu (honey) and Payasa (sweet rice pudding) on a Trayodashi day that coincides with Magha Nakshatra pleases the ancestors and Lord Brahma, who in turn bless the descendants with progeny, health, wealth, fame and heavenly abodes. Even brothers living together in the same household should perform this Shraddha separately. This Shraddha can also be performed during Mal Maas. The Hemadri, quoting from the Nagarakhanda, states that only a person without children should perform Trayodashi Shraddha. If a person with children performs it, it may lead to the destruction of their lineage.
How to celebrate Trayodashi Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha 2026
Trayodashi Shraddha on Friday, September 19, 2025Kutup (कुतुप) Muhurat 1215 PM to 0104 PMDuration 00 Hours 49 Mins Rohina (रौहिण) Muhurat 0104 PM to 0153 PMDuration 00 Hours 49 Mins Aparahna (अपराह्न) Kaal 0153 PM to 0419 PMDuration 02 Hours 26 Mins Trayodashi Tithi Begins 1124 PM on Sep 18, 2025Trayodashi Tithi Ends 1136 PM on Sep 19, Panchang for Trayodashi Shraddha Day
Spiritual benefits
Trayodashi Shraddha is done for those deceased family members who died on Trayodashi Tithi, including both Shukla and Krishna Paksha Trayodashi. Trayodashi Shraddha Tithi is also suitable to perform Shraddha for dead children. This Shraddha Tithi is also known as Kakbali and Balabholani Teras in Gujarat. Trayodashi Shraddha is also known as Teras Shraddha.
Trayodashi Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha 2026 — FAQs
Trayodashi Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha for Diu, Daman and Diu, India is observed on 2026-10-08.
Trayodashi Shraddha is done for those deceased family members who died on Trayodashi Tithi, including both Shukla and Krishna Paksha Trayodashi. Trayodashi Shraddha Tithi is also suitable to perform Shraddha for dead children. This Shraddha Tithi is also known as Kakbali and Balabholani Teras in Gujarat. Trayodashi Shraddha is also known as Teras Shraddha.
