Krishna Trayodashi
Tithi 28 of 30 · presiding deity: Kamadeva (and Shiva for Pradosha)
Pradosha — every Trayodashi at sunset is sacred to Shiva. Twin-monthly Shiva worship slot: Pradosham. Shukla Trayodashi in Karthika = Dhanteras (start of Diwali sequence).
Good for
- ✓Pradosha worship at sunset
- ✓Shiva Abhishekam
- ✓Dhanteras (Karthika Krishna 13)
Avoid
- ×Aggressive or angry behavior — Trayodashi amplifies passions
Traditional foods
Bilva-leaf preparations
Notable observances on this tithi
- • Pradosham (every Shukla and Krishna Trayodashi)
- • Dhanteras (Karthika Krishna 13)
Sources
Skanda Purana; Shiva Purana
See also: festival calendar · glossary· methodology