Shukla & Krishna Paksha
Trayodashi Tithi त्रयोदशी
Trayodashi, the thirteenth tithi, is linked to Kamadeva, god of love, and to Shiva through the Pradosha worship at dusk.
- Presiding deity
- Kamadeva (Dharma)
- Category
- Jaya (victorious)
- Occurs
- Both fortnights
Significance & observances
Pradosham (evening worship of Shiva) and Dhanteras fall on this tithi, for health, wealth and devotion.
Favorable activities
A Jaya (victorious) tithi, favourable for prosperity, purchases (especially Dhanteras) and Shiva worship.