Srirangam Srimath Andavan Ashramam

Sreemathe RangaRamanuja Mahadesikaya Namaha

Information on Maalaya Paksham Tharpanam

Swaamin

What is now generally observed by the majority (due to our priority for mundane works), is offering Tarpanam on any any one Tithi during Mahalaya Paksham

(this year Paksham begins on Sunday,30/09/2012).

ThisPaksha Tarpanam / Shraadhham has to be performed on any one of the following Tithis: (Source - Ahnikagrantham - Sri Vaishnava Dinacharya as understood by Adiyen - seek pardon for any errors)

03/10/2012 --- Wedeneday Mahabharani -- suitable for all

07/10/2012 ---- Sunday (Saptami / Mrigasisham) -- Exception - Mrigasirsham / Chittirai / Avittam should not be self/spouse/children's' star

08/10/2012 --- Monday Madyaashtami --- suitable for all

09/10/2012 ---- Tuesday (Navami / Punarvasu) -- Exception - Punarvasu / Visakam / Poorattadi should not be self/spouse/children's' star

10/10/2012 ---- Wednesday (Dasami / Pushyam) -- Exception - Pushyam / Anusham / Uttirattadi should not be self/spouse/children's' star

13/10/2012 ---- Saturday (Tryaodasi / Pooram) -- Exception - Pooram / Pooradam /Bharani should not be self/spouse/children's' star

Daasan

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