Trayodashi Tithi त्रयोदशी
The 13th lunar day · deity Kamadeva · Jaya tithi
Trayodashi (त्रयोदशी) is the 13th lunar day (tithi), presided over by Kamadeva and counted a Jaya tithi (victorious — good for confrontation, disputes and bold acts). Trayodashi, the thirteenth tithi, belongs to Shiva and to desire fulfilled. The tithi prevailing at sunrise is applied to the whole day in the panchang.
Key takeaways
- Presiding deity: Kamadeva.
- Nature: Jaya — victorious — good for confrontation, disputes and bold acts.
- A Jaya tithi good for Shiva worship, buying metal and health-related vows.
- Occurs in both the Shukla and Krishna paksha each lunar month.
Trayodashi at a glance
| Presiding deity | Kamadeva |
| Nature | Jaya — victorious — good for confrontation, disputes and bold acts |
| Position | 13th tithi of each paksha |
What is Trayodashi tithi?
Trayodashi, the thirteenth tithi, belongs to Shiva and to desire fulfilled. As a lunar day, Trayodashi can begin or end at any clock time, so the panchang uses the Trayodashi that is running at sunrise.
Presiding deity of Trayodashi
It is linked with Kamadeva and Lord Shiva. Worship and vrats on Trayodashi are directed to this deity.
Nature: a Jaya tithi
Trayodashi belongs to the Jaya group of tithis, which are victorious — good for confrontation, disputes and bold acts. The five natures — Nanda, Bhadra, Jaya, Rikta and Purna — repeat through the fortnight and help decide which activities a day suits.
Festivals and observances on Trayodashi
Pradosh Vrat (Shiva worship at dusk) falls on every Trayodashi; Dhanteras is Kartik Krishna Trayodashi.
- Pradosh Vrat — every Shukla and Krishna Paksha Trayodashi — a dusk vrat to Shiva
- Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) — Kartik Krishna Trayodashi — the first day of Diwali
- Maha Pradosh — a Trayodashi falling on a Saturday
- Bhaum Pradosh — a Trayodashi falling on a Tuesday
Festivals fixed to Trayodashi recur every year but on shifting Gregorian dates; several also depend on the lunar month and paksha. Confirm this year's dates on the festivals and calendar pages or your local panchang.
What Trayodashi tithi is good for
A Jaya tithi good for Shiva worship, buying metal and health-related vows. Combine the tithi with a favourable nakshatra, an auspicious choghadiya and the weekday, avoiding Rahu Kaal, when choosing a muhurat.
Trayodashi in the panchang
You can see whether today is Trayodashi on any city's daily panchang, and find upcoming Trayodashi dates on the panchang calendar. Learn about all the tithis, the 27 nakshatras, or read the complete panchang guide.
Tithi attributes follow traditional sources; for religious observance confirm the exact tithi and timings with your local panchang.
Common questions
Which deity rules Trayodashi tithi?
Trayodashi tithi is presided over by Kamadeva. It is linked with Kamadeva and Lord Shiva.
What festivals fall on Trayodashi?
Pradosh Vrat (Shiva worship at dusk) falls on every Trayodashi; Dhanteras is Kartik Krishna Trayodashi.
Is Trayodashi a good tithi?
A Jaya tithi good for Shiva worship, buying metal and health-related vows.
What is a tithi?
A tithi is a lunar day — the time for the Moon to move 12° from the Sun. A lunar month has 30 tithis, 15 in the waxing Shukla paksha and 15 in the waning Krishna paksha.
What is a Jaya tithi?
Jaya tithis are victorious — good for confrontation, disputes and bold acts. Trayodashi is one of them.