Arudrashtami (Madhvashtami, Madhyashtami) is observed during Arudra nakshatra day which falls on Ashtami in Bhadrapad month (Ashwin month in North Indian calendars) and mostly in Pitru Paksha. In 2026, Arudrashtami date is October 3. Lord Shiva is worshipped on this day. Those who are born on Arudra nakshatra and suffering from Graha peeda should perform […]
Pitru Paksha
Ashtami Shraddha 2026 | 8th day in Pitru Paksha
Ashtami Shraddha is the eighth day in Pitru Paksha. It falls on Ashtami tithi in Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapad month in Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada Panchangams and in Ashwin month in North Indian Hindi calendars. In 2026, Ashtami Shraddha date is September October 3. It is also known as Arudrashtami when it coincides with […]
Pitru Paksha rituals at Rafaleshwar Mahadev Temple
Pitru Paksha is one of the famous rituals observed largely at Morbi Rafaleshwar Mahadev Temple in Gujarat. In 2026, Pitru Paksha begins on September 27 and ends on October 10 with Mahalaya Amavasya. Rafaleshwar Mahadev Temple near Morbi of Gujarat is one of the famous Shiva Temples in Western India. This temple was built by […]
Bharani Mahalaya Shraddh 2026 in Pitru Paksha
Bharani Mahalaya Shraddh, Maha Bharani Shraddh is an important Shraddh during Pitru Paksha. In 2026, Bharani Mahalaya Shraddh date is September 29. In 2026, this is Tritiya Shraddh. It is the day on which Bharani nakshatram or Bharani asterism falls during Pitru paksha. Bharani Mahalaya Shradh, Hindus offer oblations or pinda daan to dead ancestors. […]
Madhyashtami 2026
Madhyashtami falls on Ashtami during Pitru Paksha Shraddh. It falls on eighth day in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month as per North Indian Hindi calendars. In 2026, Madhyashtami date is October 3. As per Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu calendar, Madhyashtami coincides with Krishna Paksha Ashtami of Bhadrapada Month. On Madhyashtami, Ashtami Shraddh is performed. […]
Sumangali Shraddh | Soubhagyavati Shraddh
Sumangali Shraddh, Soubhagyavati Shraddh, is a ritual during which Pinda Pradhanam or tharpanam is offered for Avidhva (Sumangali / Soubhagyavati) women who died while her husband was alive. In 2026, Sumangali Shraddh date is October 4. Sumangali Shraddh is observed on Navami in Pitru Paksha. It falls on 9th day in dark fortnight of Ashwin […]
Places to do Pitru Paksha Shraddh | Where to perform Mahalaya Shraddh rituals
Pitru Paksha or Mahalaya Paksha is an auspicious fortnight dedicated to perform pitru shraddh rituals. This article explains you – where to do pitru paksha shraddh or the list of places to perform Mahalaya paksha shraddh pinda daan. In India, there are 1008 sacred spots to perform these rituals. The important places in the list […]
Pitru Paksha 2026 Time | Shraddh Timings
Auspicious Time for Pitru Paksha 2026 Shraddh (Mahalaya Paksha) is given here all Pitru Paksha tithis. In 2026, Pitru Paksha begins on September 27 and ends with Mahalaya Amavasya on October 10. Auspicious Timings for Pitru Paksha Shraddha Tharpan.. Kutup Muhurat, Rohina Muhurat and Aparahana Kaal are the auspicious time for Pitru paksha tharpan. Among […]
Ekadashi Shraddh 2026 | Indira Ekadasi during Pitru Paksha
Ekadashi shraddha is the eleventh day of Pitru Paksha. Also known as Indira Ekadasi, this Pitru Paksha Ekadashi falls in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month in North Indian Hindi calendars and in Bhadrapad month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada Panchangams. In 2026, Ekadashi Shraddh date is October 6. Apart from Shraddh tharpan rituals, […]
Avidhva Navami 2026
Avidhava Navami sharaddh is a ritual performed on Navami during Pitru Paksha or Mahalaya Paksha. In 2026, Avidhva Navami shraddh date is October 4. This shraddh karma is dedicated to women ancestors. Women who passed away before their husband are offered tithi or tharpan during Avidhva Navami. Avidhva Navami is observe on Ashwin Krishna paksha Navami […]
Pratipada Shraddha 2026 | First day of Pitru Paksha
Pratipada Shraddh (Prathami Shraddha) is the first day of Pitru Paksha. In 2026, Pratipada Shraddh date is September 27. Mahalaya Paksha begins on Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month in North Indian Hindi calendars and it is Pratipada in Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars. Pratipada Shraddh Tharpana Puja […]
Pitru Paksha 2026 | Mahalaya Paksha Shraddh, Shraddh Paksha
Mahalaya Paksha Shraddh (Pitru Paksha Shraddh) are the rituals dedicated to Pithru devatas or dead ancestors. In 2026, Mahalaya paksha starts on September 27 and ends on October 10 with Mahalaya Amavasya Tarpan. Mahalaya Pitru paksha begins on the first day during Ashwin month as per North Indian calendar followed in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, […]
Dwadashi Shraddha 2025 | 12th Pitru Paksha Shraddh
Dwadashi Shraddha is the 12th day of Pitru Paksha Shraddha. Also known as Yathi Mahalaya, Sanyasi Shraddh, Yateenam Mahalayam, Yathi Dwadashi Shraddh, it falls on 12th day of Pitru Paksha, Dwadasi in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin Month in North Indian Hindi calendar and in Bhadrapada Month as per Amavasyant Panchangams of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashatra, Gujarat and […]
Dashami Shraddha 2026 | 10th day in Pitru Paksha
Dasami Shraddha is the tenth day of Pitru Paksha Shraddh rituals. It falls on Dashami day in Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapad month in Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada Panchangams and in Ashwin month in Hindi calendars. In 2026, Dashami Shraddh date is October 5. Vishnu Puja is also observed on this day apart from Shraddh tharpan rituals […]
Saptami Shraddha 2026 | 7th day of Mahalaya Paksha
Saptami Shraddha is the seventh day of Pitru Paksha. In 2026, Saptami Shraddh date is October 2. It falls on Saptami in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month in North India and in Bhadrapad month in Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada & Telugu calendars. Apart from Pitru Tharpan rituals Saptamatrika or seven divine mothers in Hinduism are also […]
Yathi Mahalaya 2025 | Sanyasi Shraddh
Yathi Mahalaya, Sanyasi Shraddh, Yateenam Mahalayam, Yathi Dwadashi Shraddh falls on Dwadashi Shraddh. In 2025, Yathi Mahalaya date is September 18. It is an auspicious day to offer Shraddh rituals to Yathis (Saints, Sadhus, Sanyasis, Rishis, etc). The holy people those who involved in writing, compiling, and structuring of Hindu scriptures are offered tharpan, pinda daan […]
Sashti Shraddha 2026 | Sixth day of Solah Shraddh
Sashti Shraddha is the sixth day of Solah Shraddh, 16 days of Pitru Paksha. In 2026, Solah, Shashti Shraddh date is October 1. It falls on 6th day in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin mahina of North Indian Hindi Panchangams and Bhadrapada month in Telugu, Kannada, Marathi & Gujarati panchangams. Sashti Shraddha is a highly meritorious […]
Tritiya Shraddha 2026 | Third day of Pitru Paksha Shraddh
Tritiya Shraddha or Thadiya Shraddham is the third day of Pitru Paksha or Mahalaya Paksha Shraddha karma rituals. In 2026, Tritiya Shraddha date is September 29. It falls in third day of Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapad month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars and in Ashwin month as per North Indian Hindi calendars. […]
Panchami Shraddha 2026 | Fifth day of Shraddha Paksha
Panchami Shraddha is the fifth day of Pitru Paksha Shrradh (Mahalaya). In 2026, Panchami Shraddh date is September 30. Panchami Shraddh falls on 5th day in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month in North Indian Hindi calendars and in Bhadrapad month as per Telugu, Kannada, Marathi & Gujarati calendars. Panchami Shraddh is helpful for those who […]
Navami Shraddh 2026 | 9th day of Mahalaya Paksha
Avidhva Navmi or Navami Shraddh is the ninth day of Pitru Paksha or Mahalaya Fortnight, a fortnight dedicated to dead ancestors. In 2026, Navami Shraddh date is October 4. Durga Puja is also observed on this day in many places of India. On this day Sumangali women who were passed away before their husband are […]