When to Do Shraddha (Tithi Finder)
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This tool finds the shraddha tithi and next dates from the date of passing. It also shows the day of that tithi in Pitru Paksha.
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The short answer: the Shraddha tithi is the tithi on which a family member passed away, and the Shraddha is done on that same tithi every year. But the tithi runs separately from the English date, so the date changes every year. The site picks the day on which that tithi is present the most in the Aparahna (the fourth part of the day). In our count about 16 tithis a year do not come at a sunrise at all and about 11 come at two sunrises. Find the tithi above, then read below.
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How It Is Calculated
- The tithi and lunar month of the day of passing were found.
- Shraddha is on the day when that tithi is present in the afternoon (fourth part of the day).
- All times are shown in Indian Standard Time (IST).
How To Read Your Result · When to Do Shraddha
| Result | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Shraddha tithi | The tithi, fortnight and month found from the date of passing |
| Dates of the coming years | The English day of that tithi each year. Chosen by applying the Aparahna rule |
| Pitru Paksha | The 16 days after Bhadrapada Purnima, in which the Shraddha of every tithi is on the day of its name |
How The Shraddha Day Is Chosen · When to Do Shraddha
A tithi forms from the distance between the Moon and the Sun. Its length varies from 19 to 26 hours, so a tithi can start and end at any time of the day.
The Shraddha is done in the Aparahna, that is in the fourth of the five equal parts of the day. The site picks the day on which that tithi is present the most in the Aparahna. If two days are equal, the first day.
Some tithis do not come at a sunrise at all (kshaya), and some come at two sunrises (vriddhi). In such cases the Aparahna rule shows the way.
For those who do not know the tithi, the day of Amavasya (Sarvapitri Amavasya) is held in tradition. It depends on the family custom.
Our Count · When to Do Shraddha
We counted the tithi at every sunrise of Bhopal in the five years 2026 to 2030.
On average every year 16.4 tithis came at no sunrise, and 10.6 tithis came at two sunrises in a row.
The meaning: about 27 times a year the tithi and the day do not match directly. That is why choosing the Shraddha day only by the "tithi at sunrise" can go wrong, and the Aparahna rule is useful.
Common Beliefs And The Truth · When to Do Shraddha
| Common Belief | The Truth |
|---|---|
| Shraddha is done on the English date | No. It is done on the tithi, so the date changes every year. |
| Without the tithi the Shraddha cannot be done | In tradition the day of Sarvapitri Amavasya is held. See the family custom. |
| A lapse in the Shraddha angers the ancestors | We tell no such fear. Remembrance done with faith is the main thing. |
| All priests tell the same day | In kshaya–vriddhi tithis priests may tell a different day. Take your family priest’s view. |
What To Do Now: 5 Steps · When to Do Shraddha
- Enter the date of passing and the place above.
- See the Shraddha tithi, fortnight and month.
- Note the dates of the coming years.
- If there is doubt about a date, check with your family priest.
- For direct advice ask Pandit ji. The first pack is free.
For Astrologers: A Checklist · When to Do Shraddha
- Shraddha day: the day on which the tithi is maximum in the Aparahna (4/5 part of the day); if two days are equal, the earlier; month by the amanta system, leaving out the adhika month.
- The kshaya/vriddhi tithi is decided by Aparahna-vyapti; priests may differ.
- The matters of this page are of calculation and tradition; no single decisive verse for them is taken in our cards.
- Frequency (VedicDost count, 2026–2030, Bhopal, sunrise tithi): kshaya 16.4/year; vriddhi 10.6/year.
Keep in Mind
This result shows a tilt in timing and planet positions, not a guarantee. Planets show direction; effort and good deeds take you forward. For health, money or legal matters, ask an expert.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Shraddha tithi found?
From the tithi, fortnight and month at sunrise on the date of passing.
Why does the date change every year?
Because Shraddha is on the tithi and the tithi runs apart from the English date.
What is Aparahna?
The fourth of the five equal parts of the day, in which the Shraddha is done.
If the tithi falls on two days?
The day on which it is more in the Aparahna. If equal, the first day.
When is Pitru Paksha?
The 16 days after Bhadrapada Purnima.
If the tithi is not known?
In tradition Sarvapitri Amavasya is held. See the family custom.
What is a kshaya tithi?
A tithi that comes at no sunrise. In our count about 16 a year.
What is a vriddhi tithi?
A tithi that comes at two sunrises. About 11 a year.
Do you sell a puja for Shraddha?
No. We only tell the tithi, we sell no puja.
If the family differs?
Ask your family priest. Tithis with differing views are common.
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