Madalasa says- Shradha can be performed on any day during the dark lunar phase in the Hindu month of Ashwin i.e. from the first day to the Amavasya. Performing of Shradha on any of these days brings the following benefits- Performing Shradha on the first day or Pratipada brings monetary gain. Shradha performed on the second day brings prosperity, Shradha performed on the third day blesses the performer with a boon. Performing Shradha on the fourth day leads to the destruction of enemies. Performing Shradha on the fifth day gives benefit from a woman; Shradha performed on the sixth day helps a man to acquire respect in the society. Shradha performed on the seventh day makes the performer an able leader; Shradha performed on the eighth day enhances the intelligence. Shradha performed on the ninth day brings the company of the attractive women. Shradha performed on the tenth day leads to the fulfilment of all the desires. Performing Shradha on the eleventh day helps him to attain the knowledge of Vedas. Shradha performed on the twelfth day makes the performer victorious. Shradha performed on the thirteenth day leads to long life and luxuries. Shradha performed on the fourteenth day and Amavasya lead to the fulfilment of all the desires.
Fruits of Shradha performed during different Nakshatras: