Nature & Epithet
13th. TRAYODASHI (Jaya Prada: brings victory). Tutelary Lord (Adhidevta): Kamdeva (lord of sex) according to Muhurt Chintamani. Another opinion: Shukla Paksha - Kaamdev; Krishna Paksha - Sun. Brihat Samhita gives Kama.
Works Allocated
Alankar, Pratishta, Agnayadhan, marriage, travel, enter, clothes, war, all Manglik works except Upnayana. Works allocated for 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 10th Tithis also get fructified during 13th Tithi.
Prohibited Works & Foods
Avoid Upnayana. Food prohibited: Shriphal, Bel (wood-apple - Aegle Marmelos), brinjal. Ubatan should not be applied on body on 13th Tithi (destroys wealth). Bath with Amla should not be taken on 13th.
Classifications & Attributes
- Nandaadi Group
- Jaya Tithi (Ruler: Mars). Shukla Paksha Name: Dharmini; Krishna Paksha Name: Lakshmivati.
- Eye Status
- Two-eyed Tithi in Shukla Paksha; Blind Tithi in Krishna Paksha.
- Family Group
- Akul Tithi.
- Amrit-Ghatis
- 49th to 52nd Ghati (19h 12m to 20h 48m from start; Moon-Sun arc diff: 153°36'00" to 154°12'00").
- Vish-Ghatis
- 13th to 16th Ghati (4h 48m to 6h 24m from start; Moon-Sun arc diff: 146°24'00" to 147°12'00") [Vasist: 9-12; Daivygya/M.G.: 15-18].
- Prohibited Durations
- Tithi Kupam at 7th Ghati. Pradosha: first two Pahars (about 6h / 1/4th part). Galagraha Tithi in Krishna Paksha.
- Maas Shunya
- Jyeshta (Shukla Paksha).
- Dagdha Tithi
- Solar Sagittarius (Krishna Paksha).
- Vaar Dagdha
- Monday (Daivygya Ramdeen).
- Tithi-Shunya Nakshatra
- Chitra, Swaati.
- Tithi-Shunya Lagna
- Taurus, Pisces (or Aries).
- Malefic Ascendants
- Gemini, Virgo (Jaya Tithis).
- Ghaat Tithis
- Ghaat for Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius Janma Rashis. Malefic for Aries.
- Special Yogas
- Thursday (Siddha/Amrit Yoga), Saturday (Ratnakur Yoga), Friday (Mrityu Yoga), Monday (Karkach Yoga).
- Directional Shoola & Yogini
- Dik Shoola: South; Yogini: South.
Propitiation & Donations
Give bath to 13 Brahmins, decorate them, donate items, clothes, gold etc. & feed them.
