Shannavathi Tharpanam dates 2026-2027 | Shannavathi Shraddh

‘Shannavati Tharpanam’ is the Pithru Tharpanam to give during ninety six Shraddhas that are to be performed in a year. The list goes like.. 12 Amavasyas, 4 Yugadis, 14 Manvantaras, 12 Sankrantis, 12 Vaidhrutis, 12 Vyatipaatas, 15 Mahalayas, 5 Ashtakas, 5 Anvashtakas and 5 Purveddha Shraddhas.

List of Shannavati Shraddhas in 2026-2027 Parabhava Nama Samvatsara

It is suggested in Nirnaya Sindhu that on all Sankranti Punyakala Shraddha should be performed as ‘Pinda Rahitha Shraddham’ (Without Pinda). Manvadi, Yugadi and Kalpadi Shraddhas to be performed in Purvahna time in Shukla Paksha and Aparahna time in Krishna Paksha.  

Shannavathi Tharpanam dates 2026-2027

The Breakdown of the 96 Days (Shannavati)

The 96 days are categorized into specific astrological occurrences throughout the year:

1. 12 Amavasya (New Moon Days): The monthly no-moon days.

2. 12 Sankramana (Solar Transits): The days the Sun transitions from one zodiac sign (Rasi) to another (e.g., Makara Sankramana, Mesha Sankramana).

3. 12 Vyatipata Yogas: Specific astrological yogas that occur approximately once a month.

4. 12 Vaidhriti Yogas: Another set of recurring astrological yogas.

5. 14 Manvadi Days: The anniversary days of the 14 Manus (the progenitors of humanity).

6. 4 Yugadi Days: The anniversary days marking the start of the four Yugas (Satya, Treta, Dvapara, Kali).

7. 15 Mahalaya Paksha Days: The 15 days of the descending moon (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Ashwina/Bhadrapada, dedicated entirely to ancestors (Pitru Paksha).

8. 15 Ashtaka, Anvashtaka, and Purvedyu Days: Sets of three consecutive days (Saptami, Ashtami, and Navami) during the Krishna Paksha of five specific winter and spring months.

(12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 14 + 4 + 15 + 15 = 96)

Major Tharpanam Dates for Parābhava (2026 – 2027)

While you will need a detailed printed panchangam to track the exact Vyatipata and Vaidhriti yogas, here are the most critical, universal dates for 2026:

1. Major Sankramana & Ayana Dates:

• Mesha Sankramana (Vishu / Tamil New Year): April 14, 2026

• Dakshinayana Punyakala (Kataka Sankramana): July 16, 2026

• Uttarayana Punyakala (Makara Sankramana): Mid-January 2027

2. Key Amavasya (Darsha) Dates in 2026:

• April 17, 2026 (Chaitra / Vaishakha)

• May 16, 2026 (Jyeshtha)

• June 14, 2026 (Adhik Maas Amavasya)

• July 14, 2026 (Ashadha)

• August 12, 2026 (Shravana)

• September 10, 2026 (Bhadrapada)

• October 10, 2026 (Mahalaya Amavasya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya) – The most important Amavasya of the year

• November 8, 2026 (Kartika)

• December 8, 2026 (Margashirsha)

3. Mahalaya Paksha (Pitru Paksha) 2026:

• Starts roughly around September 26, 2026 (Pratipada) and concludes on October 10, 2026 (Mahalaya Amavasya). Doing tharpanam on all 15 days of this period is a core component of the Shannavati.

How to Follow the 96 Dates Accurately

Because a Thithi (lunar day) or Yoga must be active for a specific duration after sunrise (often calculated as a balance of 20 Naazhigai or 8 hours) for the Tharpanam to be valid on that calendar date, dates can occasionally shift by a day depending on where you live.

To practice the full Shannavati, it is highly recommended to acquire an authentic traditional calendar (like the Srirangam Vakhya Panchangam, Pambu Panchangam, or publications by major Mathas) when the new calendar year releases in April 2026. Online repositories like Pradosham.com also publish the exhaustive 96-date PDF specific to each Samvatsara right before the Tamil New Year.

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