Tithi 1nanda
Krishna Pratipada
कृष्ण प्रतिपदा
Presiding deity: Agni / Pitru Devas
Tithi Mantra
ॐ पितृभ्यो नमः
Om Pitribhyo Namah
Shukla Paksha (waxing)
N/A — this entry covers Krishna paksha only.
Krishna Paksha (waning)
First waning day post-Purnima. Begin Pitru Paksha (Bhadrapada Krishna Pratipada). Light shraddha karma, ancestor tarpan, charity. Avoid heavy auspicious work since lunar energy is declining.
Best for
- + Pitru tarpan
- + Charity
- + Tying-up unfinished projects
- + Lighter rituals
Avoid for
- - Marriage
- - Griha pravesh
- - Major purchases
Fasting tradition
Pitru paksha begins (Bhadrapada KP1) — offer water + til to ancestors at sunrise.
Major festivals on this tithi
Pitru Paksha begins (Bhadrapada), Govardhan Puja (Kartik KP1 in some traditions)