Chaturdashi Shradh Tithi is suitable only for those deceased family members who died under certain circumstances, like death by a weapon, death in an accident, suicide or murder by someone else. Apart from these, one should not perform Shradh for others on this day. That can be performed on Amavasya Tithi, which is the last day of Pitru Paksha.Chaturdashi Shradh is also known as Ghat Chaturdashi Shradh, Ghayal Chaturdashi Shradh and Chaudas Shradh. This year Chaturdashi Shradh will be observed on Friday, October 13, 2023.Also Read: Shami Plant: Know the countless benefits of planting this at homeAccording to scriptures, it is believed that one should perform shradh in Muhurtas like Kutup, Rauhin etc., which are considered auspicious for offering Tarpan to the ancestors. Shardh for people died on Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha or Shukla Paksha can be performed on this day.Date and Time of Chaturdashi ShradhChaturdashi Shradh will be performed on Friday, October 13, 2023Chaturdashi Tithi Start – October 12, 2023 at 07:53 PMChaturdashi Tithi ends – October 13, 2023 at 09:50 PMKutup Muhurta – 11:45 AM to 12:31 PM, Duration – 00 hours 46 minutesRohin Muhurta – 12:31 PM to 01:17 PM, Duration – 00 hours 46 minutesAfternoon Time – 01:17 PM to 03:36 PM, Duration – 02 hours 19 minutesWhen is Amavasya TithiThe last day of the Pitru Paksha, is Amavasya Tithi, which will be observed on October 14, 2023. Shradh on Amavasya Tithi is performed for those deceased family members who died on Chaturdashi Tithi.In addition to this, people who are not aware of the Tithis of the deceased ancestors, they can also perform Shradh on Amavasya, which is also known as Sarvpitru Moksha Amavasya.(Disclaimer: This information has been collected from various mediums like astrologers, almanacs, beliefs or religious scriptures and has been presented to you. Please consult experts while making related decisions. TopIndianNews does not hold accountability for this information.)
