Abdikam (Taddinam) date finder: yearly shraddha by tithi for your city

By Kulasekhar Mittapalli · Updated Oct 2, 2026

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The yearly shraddha, called Abdikam or Taddinam in Telugu homes, is kept on the lunar month, paksha and tithi on which the person passed away, not on the calendar date. Global Panchang finds that day for the city you live in, with the afternoon (aparahna) time.

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How the date is found

The tithi of passing: from the date, time and place, we find the lunar month and tithi in force at that moment. The time helps because a tithi can change during the day.
Each year: we look for the day on which that tithi prevails during aparahna, the fourth of the five parts of the day, in your city.
Two possible days: if the tithi touches aparahna on two days, we take the one with more of it in aparahna.
Special years: in a year with an adhika (extra) month, the date falls in the regular (nija) month; if the tithi does not reach aparahna at all, we show the day it is present and ask you to confirm.

An example

Passed away on 14 March 2024 at 10:30 AM in India: that is Phalguna Shukla Panchami. For a family in Dallas the next Abdikam is Friday, 12 March 2027, with aparahna from 1:48 to 4:10 PM.

Why the US date can differ from India

Aparahna follows your own sunrise and sunset, so the same tithi can be in the afternoon on different calendar days in the US and in India. Use the date for the place where the ceremony is done; for relatives in India, set your city to theirs in the app.

Private by design

Names and dates are saved only on your phone. Add a yearly reminder to your phone calendar from the finder.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Abdikam or Taddinam date?

It is the yearly shraddha for a parent or elder who has passed away, kept on the same lunar month, paksha and tithi as the day of passing rather than the same calendar date. It is also called Taddinam, Varshika shraddha or Barsi.

Why is the date different in the US and in India?

The day is the one on which the tithi prevails during aparahna, the afternoon, in the place where you perform it. Aparahna follows your own sunrise and sunset, so the same tithi can fall on different calendar days in Dallas and in Hyderabad.

What if I do not know the time of passing?

Enter the date and leave the time empty. If the tithi changed that day, the finder tells you at what time, so you can choose the right one or ask a family member.

Is my information stored online?

No. Names and dates are saved only on your phone, in the app.

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Calculated for each city's own sunrise and sunset; times are shown to the minute in local time, including daylight saving. Panchangams can differ by a few minutes, and family traditions vary; please confirm the date with your priest. For important muhurtams, please confirm with your priest or temple. For general information only; it may contain errors and is not religious, astrological or medical advice. Always confirm important dates and muhurtams with your priest or temple. See the disclaimer and terms.