The period of Pitru Paksha is dedicated to the ancestors. It is considered very important for rituals performed for the ancestors. During Pitru Paksha, Shraddha, Pind Daan, and Tarpan are performed for the ancestors. In Hinduism, it is believed that doing so brings peace to the souls of the ancestors and they attain salvation. Those who have been wandering in the form of ghosts or vampires due to untimely death are liberated. It should be noted that if the ancestors are pleased, the person progresses greatly in life, and happiness, prosperity, peace, and well-being prevail in the home. However, if someone is suffering from Pitru Dosh , they face many difficulties. So, let us find out when Pitru Paksha begins this year and what will be the main dates of Shraddha.
Pitru Paksha start date 2026
According to the calendar, the Pratipada Tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Ashwin will begin at 10:18 pm on September 26. The Pratipada Tithi will end at 8:58 pm on September 27. According to the Udayatithi, the Pitru Paksha will begin on September 27, 2026.
Qutup Muhurta of Pratipada Shraddha
On the day of Pratipada Shraddha, tarpan (offerings), shraddha (shraadh), and pind daan (pind daan) are performed for ancestors during the Kutup Muhurta (time). Pratipada Shraddha is performed for deceased family members who died on the Pratipada Tithi (date of the bright fortnight) or the Krishna Paksha (waning moon). Shraddha can be performed on this day on the Pratipada Tithi (date of the bright fortnight) or the Krishna Paksha (waning moon).
- Kutup Muhurta – 12:05 PM to 12:53 PM
- Duration – 00 hours 48 minutes
- Rohini Muhurta – 12:53 PM to 01:42 PM
- Duration – 00 hours 48 minutes
- Afternoon period – 01:42 PM to 04:06 PM
Complete list of important dates of Pitru Paksha 2026
- September 26, 2026 – Poornima Shraddha
- September 27, 2026 – Pratipada Shraddha
- September 28, 2026 – Dwitiya Shraddha
- September 29, 2026 – Tritiya Shraddha
- September 30, 2026 – Chaturthi and Panchami Shraddha
- October 1, 2026 – Shashthi Shraddha
- October 2, 2026 – Saptami Shraddha
- October 3, 2026 – Ashtami Shraddha
- October 4, 2026 – Navami Shraddha
- October 5, 2026 – Dashami Shraddha
- October 6, 2026 – Ekadashi Shraddha
- October 7, 2026 – Dwadashi Shraddha
- October 8, 2026 – Trayodashi Shraddha
- October 9, 2026 – Chaturdashi Shraddha
- October 10, 2026 – Sarva Pitru Shraddha
