Question 1

When is Devi Parva 1 observed?

Accepted Answer

Devi Parva 1 falls on Trayodashi, the thirteenth lunar day, of Krishna Paksha, the waning half of the Moon, in Chaitra. The tithi current at sunrise governs the observance, so the Gregorian date changes from year to year and should be checked locally.

Question 2

Which goddess is worshipped on Devi Parva 1?

Accepted Answer

Devi Parva 1 is connected by name with Devi, the Divine Mother, but the specific goddess or event is not identified with confidence. “Devi” can refer to many forms of the Goddess, so Durga, Kali, Lakshmi, or another named form should not be assumed without confirmation from the relevant tradition.

Question 3

How is Devi Parva 1 celebrated?

Accepted Answer

A simple observance can include bathing, cleaning the shrine, lighting a lamp, offering flowers and water, and reciting a familiar prayer to Devi. Fasting may be followed as a family custom, but no strict fasting rule is securely established for this particular entry.

Question 4

Does Devi Parva 1 use the sunrise tithi rule?

Accepted Answer

The date is determined by the Trayodashi tithi running at local sunrise. If Trayodashi begins or ends overnight, the observance remains tied to the day on which that tithi is present at sunrise, rather than automatically following the civil date on which the lunar day began.

Question 5

Which mantra should be recited for Devi Parva 1?

Accepted Answer

No specific mantra or shloka can be assigned confidently to Devi Parva 1 from the name alone. Families may recite a prayer to their chosen form of Devi, but the exact text should come from the lineage, regional tradition, or scholar associated with the observance.

Date	Tithi	Lunar month	Governing time
Mon, 6 May, 2024	KrishnaKrishna Trayodashi	Vaishakha (Chaitra amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Sat, 26 Apr, 2025	KrishnaKrishna Trayodashi	Vaishakha (Chaitra amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Wed, 15 Apr, 2026	KrishnaKrishna Trayodashi	Vaishakha (Chaitra amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Tue, 4 May, 2027	KrishnaKrishna Trayodashi	Vaishakha (Chaitra amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Sat, 22 Apr, 2028	KrishnaKrishna Trayodashi	Vaishakha (Chaitra amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Fri, 11 May, 2029	KrishnaKrishna Trayodashi	Vaishakha (Chaitra amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Tue, 30 Apr, 2030	KrishnaKrishna Trayodashi	Vaishakha (Chaitra amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Sat, 19 Apr, 2031	KrishnaKrishna Trayodashi	Vaishakha (Chaitra amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Fri, 7 May, 2032	KrishnaKrishna Trayodashi	Vaishakha (Chaitra amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)

Devi Parva 1

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