Trayodashi Shraddha is the thirteenth day of Pitru Paksha. It is also known as Kakbali or Balabholaniteras as the dead children are offered Shraddh rituals and the food is offered to crows. In 2025, Trayodashi Shraddh date is September 19.
It is also dedicated to those who have died in accidents, natural disasters or sudden death. As it falls on Magha Nakshatra, it is also observed as Magha Shraddh.
Benefits or the merits of doing Trayodashi Shraddha is – This is called ‘Brahma Sakata Tharpanam’. They normally pour the tharpana water over a sandal wood piece.It would help us to remove Pretha doshas.
Shraddh Timings, 19 September 2025
Trayodasi Shraddh 2025 – September 19 – Balbolaniteras; Shraddh Timings – 1.14 PM to 3.40 PM
Apart from the traditional sacred places for Shraddh tharpan rituals such as Varanasi, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Gaya, and Prayag, the best place to perform Trayodasi shraddh rituals is Perumagalur Temple in Tamil Nadu.
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