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Pitru Paksha Shraddha

Pitru Paksha is a sacred fortnight dedicated to expressing gratitude to those on whose shoulders we stand—our ancestors.

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SPIRITUAL STORY

King Bhagiratha performed penance for his ancestors, leading to the descent of the Ganga. This period is the designated time when the souls are allowed to receive nourishment from their living descendants through the ritual of Shraddha.

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Primary Deity

Ancestors (Pitru Dev)

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FASTING PROTOCOLS

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    Perform "Tarpan" during the Kutapa or Rohini Muhurta (Midday).
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    Maintain a state of humility and avoid buying new clothes or cars.
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    Feed the birds, cows, and dogs before eating yourself.
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    Offer food to a learned person (Brahmin) in memory of the deceased.

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Full Year 2026 Schedule

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Accurate dates & timings for Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

DateDayHighlightswb_sunnySunrisewb_twilightSunsetnightlightMoonrisebrightness_2Moonset
26 Sept 2026SaturdayPurnima Shraddha
27 Sept 2026SundayPratipada Shraddha
28 Sept 2026MondayDwitiya Shraddha
29 Sept 2026TuesdayTritiya Shraddha
30 Sept 2026WednesdayChaturthi Shraddha
1 Oct 2026ThursdayPanchami Shraddha
2 Oct 2026FridayShashthi Shraddha
3 Oct 2026SaturdaySaptami Shraddha
4 Oct 2026SundayAshtami Shraddha
5 Oct 2026MondayNavami Shraddha
6 Oct 2026TuesdayDashami Shraddha
7 Oct 2026WednesdayEkadashi Shraddha
8 Oct 2026ThursdayDwadashi Shraddha
9 Oct 2026FridayTrayodashi Shraddha
10 Oct 2026SaturdayChaturdashi Shraddha
11 Oct 2026SundaySarvapitru Amavasya