Aabdhikam (Taddinam): The Annual Death Anniversary Rite
Aabdhikam Taddinam
The yearly death anniversary shraddha — honouring a departed parent or forebear on their tithi, year after year.
What is Aabdhikam (Taddinam)?
Aabdhikam — known in Telugu as Taddinam (తద్దినం) — is the shraddha performed every year on the death anniversary of a departed parent or forebear, on their lunar tithi. After the first year, it becomes the annual remembrance through which the family continues to honour and nourish the ancestor, year after year, for life.
How Aabdhikam works
On the tithi
Performed each year on the departed’s lunar tithi, fixed by the panchangam.
For each parent
A separate taddinam is observed for father and for mother, on their own tithis.
Lifelong duty
Continued every year by the son or eligible family member.
Tarpanam & pinda
Offered with the same reverence as the earlier rites.
Honouring the ancestors
The yearly Aabdhikam keeps the bond between the living and the ancestors alive. It is believed to bring the blessings of the Pitrus — pitru anugraham — and wellbeing to the family, while fulfilling a lasting dharmic duty. Karishye helps you observe it on the correct tithi every year.
Taddinam, made simple
Tithi reminders
We fix the correct annual tithi from the panchangam so you never miss it.
Verified purohits
Experienced Telugu purohits who perform taddinam with correct paddhati.
Complete samagri
Black sesame, darbha, pinda rice and all dravyas arranged for you.
At home, with dignity
Performed quietly at your home or a sacred place.
Arrange Aabdhikam (Taddinam) with Karishye
Verified Telugu purohits perform the annual taddinam with correct paddhati and complete samagri, on the right tithi every year, at your home or a sacred place across Telangana & Andhra Pradesh.
Frequently asked questions
Q.What is Aabdhikam / Taddinam?
Aabdhikam (Taddinam in Telugu) is the shraddha performed every year on the death anniversary of a departed parent or forebear, on their lunar tithi.
Q.How is it different from Samvatsarikam?
Samvatsarikam is the first anniversary; Aabdhikam is the annual rite performed every year thereafter.
Q.Is taddinam done separately for each parent?
Yes — a separate taddinam is observed for father and for mother, each on their own tithi.
Q.Does Karishye fix the tithi each year?
Yes — we provide free panchangam guidance so the annual rite always falls on the correct day.