Arudrashtami (Madhvashtami, Madhyashtami) is observed during Arudra nakshatra day which falls on Ashtami in Bhadrapad month (Ashwin month in North Indian calendars) and mostly in Pitru Paksha.
In 2023, Arudrashtami date is October 6.
Lord Shiva is worshipped on this day. Those who are born on Arudra nakshatra and suffering from Graha peeda should perform Shiva puja. This vrata erases and pacifies the Graha peeda or the effect of malefic planets in Navagraha.
Shraddh Timings, 6 October
Ashtami Shraddh 2022 – 6 October – Madhvashtami or Arudrashtami; Shraddh Timings – 1.17 PM to 3.42 PM
The best places for Pitru tharpana shraddh are: Varanasi, Prayag sangam, Haridwar, Rishikesh & Rameswaram.
The ideal place for Ashtami Shraddha as per Tamil beliefs is Noopura Ganga Theertham in Alagar Kovil near Madurai.
Arudrashtami is also observed as Madhvashtami. Madhva sect of Brahmins perform this vrata to get rid of poverty and to get prosperous life.
Best Places to perform Pitru Paksha Shraddha
Panchang, 6 October 2023
Suryodayam(Sunrise) : 06:03 AM
Suryastama(Sunset) : 05:53 PM
Chandrodayam(Moonrise) : 11:26 PM
Chandrastama(Moonset) : 12:48 PM
Today’s Panchangam:
Tithi : Saptami upto 06:34 AMAshtami
Nakshatra : Ardra upto 09:32 PMPunarvasu
Karana : Bava upto 06:34 AM, Balava upto 07:17 PM, Kaulava,
Yoga : Parigha upto 05:31 AM, Oct 07, Shiva,
Weekday : Shukrawara,
Paksha : Krishna Paksha
Samvat:
Shaka Samvat : 1945 Shobhakrit
Chandramasa : Ashwina – Purnimanta Bhadrapada – Amanta
Vikram Samvat : 2080 Nala
Gujarati Samvat : 2079 Aananda
Shubh Muhurat:
Abhijit : 11:35 AM to 12:22 PM
Amrit Kalam : 10:45 AM to 12:28 PM
Time to avoid:
Rahu Kalam : 10:30 AM to 11:58 AM
Yamaganda : 02:56 PM to 04:24 PM
Gulikai Kalam : 07:32 AM to 09:01 AM
Dur Muhurtam : 08:25 AM to 09:13 AM 12:22 PM to 01:09 PM
Varjyam :