{"id":1119,"date":"2026-08-26T15:04:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T15:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/?p=1119"},"modified":"2026-08-27T14:02:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T14:02:35","slug":"pitru-paksha-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Pitru Paksha 2026: Complete Shraddha Calendar (26 September \u2013 10 October) \u2014 Dates, Tithi Timings &#038; Rituals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#582812 0%,#7a3a1c 100%);color:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:24px;margin:24px 0;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\">\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;opacity:0.85;margin-bottom:8px;\">\ud83c\udf3f \u092a\u093f\u0924\u0943 \u092a\u0915\u094d\u0937 2026 \u00b7 Pitru Paksha 2026<\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#Saturday_26_September_%E2%86%92_Saturday_10_October_2026\" >Saturday, 26 September \u2192 Saturday, 10 October 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#What_is_Pitru_Paksha\" >What is Pitru Paksha?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#Pitru_Paksha_2026_%E2%80%94_Full_15-Day_Shraddha_Tithi_Calendar\" >Pitru Paksha 2026 \u2014 Full 15-Day Shraddha Tithi Calendar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#How_to_Perform_Shraddha_at_Home\" >How to Perform Shraddha at Home<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#Step_1_%E2%80%94_Preparation_Before_Sunrise\" >Step 1 \u2014 Preparation (Before Sunrise)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#Step_2_%E2%80%94_Sankalp_Intention\" >Step 2 \u2014 Sankalp (Intention)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#Step_3_%E2%80%94_Tarpan_Water_Offering\" >Step 3 \u2014 Tarpan (Water Offering)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#Step_4_%E2%80%94_Pind_Daan_Rice_Ball_Offering\" >Step 4 \u2014 Pind Daan (Rice Ball Offering)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#Step_5_%E2%80%94_Feeding_Brahmins_Charity\" >Step 5 \u2014 Feeding Brahmins &amp; Charity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#Step_6_%E2%80%94_Closing\" >Step 6 \u2014 Closing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#Best_Places_for_Pind_Daan_in_2026\" >Best Places for Pind Daan in 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#Sacred_National_Locations\" >Sacred National Locations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#Delhi_NCR_Options_for_Pind_Daan_Tarpan\" >Delhi NCR Options for Pind Daan \/ Tarpan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#Special_Days_Within_Pitru_Paksha_2026\" >Special Days Within Pitru Paksha 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#1_Purnima_Shraddha_%E2%80%94_26_September_2026_Saturday\" >1. Purnima Shraddha \u2014 26 September 2026 (Saturday)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#2_Kunwara_Shraddha_Panchami_%E2%80%94_1_October_2026_Thursday\" >2. Kunwara Shraddha (Panchami) \u2014 1 October 2026 (Thursday)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#3_Matru_Navami_Avidhava_Navami_%E2%80%94_5_October_2026_Monday\" >3. Matru Navami \/ Avidhava Navami \u2014 5 October 2026 (Monday)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#4_Ghata_Chaturdashi_%E2%80%94_9_October_2026_Friday\" >4. Ghata Chaturdashi \u2014 9 October 2026 (Friday)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#5_Sarva_Pitru_Amavasya_Mahalaya_%E2%80%94_10_October_2026_Saturday_%E2%AD%90\" >5. Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya) \u2014 10 October 2026 (Saturday) \u2b50<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#Dos_and_Donts_During_Pitru_Paksha\" >Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts During Pitru Paksha<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#%E2%9C%85_Dos\" >\u2705 Do&#8217;s<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#%E2%9D%8C_Donts\" >\u274c Don&#8217;ts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#Book_a_Shraddha_Pandit_for_Pitru_Paksha_2026\" >Book a Shraddha Pandit for Pitru Paksha 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#When_does_Pitru_Paksha_start_and_end_in_2026\" >When does Pitru Paksha start and end in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#What_is_the_most_important_day_of_Pitru_Paksha_2026\" >What is the most important day of Pitru Paksha 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#On_which_day_should_I_perform_my_ancestors_Shraddha\" >On which day should I perform my ancestor&#8217;s Shraddha?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#Can_Pitru_Paksha_Shraddha_be_done_at_home\" >Can Pitru Paksha Shraddha be done at home?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#What_is_Matru_Navami_and_when_is_it_in_2026\" >What is Matru Navami and when is it in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#What_should_not_be_done_during_Pitru_Paksha\" >What should not be done during Pitru Paksha?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#Where_is_Pind_Daan_performed_for_maximum_benefit\" >Where is Pind Daan performed for maximum benefit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#How_much_does_a_Pitru_Paksha_Shraddha_Pandit_cost_in_Delhi_NCR\" >How much does a Pitru Paksha Shraddha Pandit cost in Delhi NCR?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#Book_Pitru_Paksha_Services_with_Last_Ride_Funeral\" >Book Pitru Paksha Services with Last Ride Funeral<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/lastridefuneral.in\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026\/#Related_Resources\" >Related Resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color:#fff;margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:26px;line-height:1.3;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saturday_26_September_%E2%86%92_Saturday_10_October_2026\"><\/span>Saturday, 26 September \u2192 Saturday, 10 October 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"font-size:16px;margin-bottom:16px;opacity:0.95;\">15-day Shraddha period \u00b7 \u0936\u0928\u093f\u0935\u093e\u0930, 26 \u0938\u093f\u0924\u0902\u092c\u0930 \u0938\u0947 \u0936\u0928\u093f\u0935\u093e\u0930, 10 \u0905\u0915\u094d\u091f\u0942\u092c\u0930 \u0924\u0915<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);border-radius:8px;padding:16px;margin-bottom:16px;\">\n<div><div style=\"font-size:12px;opacity:0.8;\">STARTS \u00b7 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0930\u0902\u092d<\/div><div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:600;\">Purnima Shraddha<\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;\">26 September 2026 (Sat)<\/div><\/div>\n<div><div style=\"font-size:12px;opacity:0.8;\">ENDS \u00b7 \u0938\u092e\u093e\u092a\u094d\u0924<\/div><div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:600;\">Sarva Pitru Amavasya<\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;\">10 October 2026 (Sat)<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;opacity:0.9;margin-bottom:16px;\">\u2b50 Most important day: <strong>Sarva Pitru Amavasya \u00b7 10 October 2026<\/strong> \u2014 for ancestors whose death tithi is unknown<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n<a href=\"tel:+919217179989\" style=\"background:#fff;color:#582812;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:50px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;\">\ud83d\udcde Book Shraddha Pandit<\/a>\n<a href=\"#shraddha-calendar-2026\" style=\"background:transparent;color:#fff;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:50px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;border:2px solid #fff;\">\ud83d\udcc5 See 15-Day Calendar<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pitru Paksha (\u092a\u093f\u0924\u0943 \u092a\u0915\u094d\u0937), also known as Shraddh Paksha or Kanagat, is the sacred 15-day lunar period in the Hindu calendar dedicated entirely to honouring departed ancestors. In 2026, Pitru Paksha begins on <strong>Saturday, 26 September<\/strong> (Purnima Shraddha) and concludes on <strong>Saturday, 10 October<\/strong> (Sarva Pitru \/ Mahalaya Amavasya). During this fortnight, families perform Shraddha (\u0936\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0926\u094d\u0927), Tarpan (\u0924\u0930\u094d\u092a\u0923), and Pind Daan (\u092a\u093f\u0902\u0921 \u0926\u093e\u0928) on the specific tithi (lunar day) that matches the day their ancestor passed away. This guide provides the complete 2026 tithi calendar, ritual vidhi, and Pandit booking assistance across Delhi NCR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Pitru_Paksha\"><\/span>What is Pitru Paksha?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pitru Paksha is the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the Bhadrapada month in the Hindu lunar calendar. It falls between the full moon of Bhadrapada and the new moon of Ashwin \u2014 the 15 days when Hindus believe the souls of departed ancestors (pitrs \/ \u092a\u093f\u0924\u0930) descend to the earthly realm to receive offerings from their descendants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Performing Shraddha during Pitru Paksha is considered one of the most sacred duties in Sanatan Dharma. Ancient texts including the Garuda Purana, Matsya Purana, and Manu Smriti describe it as essential for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Pitru Rin (\u092a\u093f\u0924\u0943 \u090b\u0923)<\/strong> \u2014 repayment of the debt owed to ancestors<\/li><li><strong>Pitru Dosh (\u092a\u093f\u0924\u0943 \u0926\u094b\u0937) shanti<\/strong> \u2014 mitigation of ancestral karmic afflictions in one&rsquo;s horoscope<\/li><li><strong>Family wellbeing<\/strong> \u2014 the blessings of pleased ancestors are believed to bring prosperity, health, and progeny<\/li><li><strong>Moksha for the departed<\/strong> \u2014 helping unfulfilled souls attain liberation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rituals are performed on the tithi (lunar day) on which the ancestor passed away \u2014 not the English calendar date \u2014 so the observance day shifts each year while the tithi remains constant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shraddha-calendar-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pitru_Paksha_2026_%E2%80%94_Full_15-Day_Shraddha_Tithi_Calendar\"><\/span>Pitru Paksha 2026 \u2014 Full 15-Day Shraddha Tithi Calendar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is the complete day-by-day Shraddha tithi calendar for Pitru Paksha 2026, based on the North Indian Panchang for New Delhi. If your ancestor&#8217;s death tithi is one of these, perform their Shraddha on the corresponding date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin:24px 0;\">\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:14px;\">\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #e0d5cc;border-radius:10px;padding:14px;background:#fff;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:8px;\"><span style=\"background:#582812;color:#fff;font-size:11px;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;\">DAY 1<\/span><span style=\"font-size:11px;color:#666;\">Sat, 26 Sept<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#333;\">Purnima Shraddha<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin-bottom:8px;\">\u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0923\u093f\u092e\u093e \u0936\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0926\u094d\u0927<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;border-top:1px dashed #e0d5cc;padding-top:8px;\">For ancestors who passed on Purnima tithi<\/div>\n<\/div><div style=\"border:1px solid #e0d5cc;border-radius:10px;padding:14px;background:#fff;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:8px;\"><span style=\"background:#582812;color:#fff;font-size:11px;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;\">DAY 2<\/span><span style=\"font-size:11px;color:#666;\">Sun, 27 Sept<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#333;\">Pratipada Shraddha<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin-bottom:8px;\">\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0924\u093f\u092a\u0926\u093e \u0936\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0926\u094d\u0927<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;border-top:1px dashed #e0d5cc;padding-top:8px;\">For ancestors who passed on Pratipada<\/div>\n<\/div><div style=\"border:1px solid #e0d5cc;border-radius:10px;padding:14px;background:#fff;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:8px;\"><span style=\"background:#582812;color:#fff;font-size:11px;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;\">DAY 3<\/span><span style=\"font-size:11px;color:#666;\">Mon, 28 Sept<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#333;\">Dwitiya Shraddha<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin-bottom:8px;\">\u0926\u094d\u0935\u093f\u0924\u0940\u092f\u093e \u0936\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0926\u094d\u0927<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;border-top:1px dashed #e0d5cc;padding-top:8px;\">For ancestors who passed on Dwitiya<\/div>\n<\/div><div style=\"border:1px solid #e0d5cc;border-radius:10px;padding:14px;background:#fff;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:8px;\"><span style=\"background:#582812;color:#fff;font-size:11px;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;\">DAY 4<\/span><span style=\"font-size:11px;color:#666;\">Tue, 29 Sept<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#333;\">Tritiya Shraddha<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin-bottom:8px;\">\u0924\u0943\u0924\u0940\u092f\u093e \u0936\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0926\u094d\u0927<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;border-top:1px dashed #e0d5cc;padding-top:8px;\">For ancestors who passed on Tritiya<\/div>\n<\/div><div style=\"border:1px solid #e0d5cc;border-radius:10px;padding:14px;background:#fff;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:8px;\"><span style=\"background:#582812;color:#fff;font-size:11px;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;\">DAY 5<\/span><span style=\"font-size:11px;color:#666;\">Wed, 30 Sept<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#333;\">Chaturthi Shraddha<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin-bottom:8px;\">\u091a\u0924\u0941\u0930\u094d\u0925\u0940 \u0936\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0926\u094d\u0927<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;border-top:1px dashed #e0d5cc;padding-top:8px;\">For ancestors who passed on Chaturthi<\/div>\n<\/div><div style=\"border:2px solid #8b5cf6;border-radius:10px;padding:14px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f5f3ff 0%,#fff 100%);\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:8px;\"><span style=\"background:#8b5cf6;color:#fff;font-size:11px;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;\">DAY 6 \u00b7 SPECIAL<\/span><span style=\"font-size:11px;color:#666;\">Thu, 1 Oct<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#333;\">Kunwara Shraddha<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin-bottom:8px;\">\u0915\u0941\u0901\u0935\u093e\u0930\u093e \u0936\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0926\u094d\u0927 (Panchami)<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;border-top:1px dashed #ddd6fe;padding-top:8px;\">For ancestors who passed unmarried<\/div>\n<\/div><div style=\"border:1px solid #e0d5cc;border-radius:10px;padding:14px;background:#fff;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:8px;\"><span style=\"background:#582812;color:#fff;font-size:11px;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;\">DAY 7<\/span><span style=\"font-size:11px;color:#666;\">Fri, 2 Oct<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#333;\">Shashthi Shraddha<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin-bottom:8px;\">\u0937\u0937\u094d\u0920\u0940 \u0936\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0926\u094d\u0927<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;border-top:1px dashed #e0d5cc;padding-top:8px;\">For ancestors who passed on Shashthi<\/div>\n<\/div><div style=\"border:1px solid #e0d5cc;border-radius:10px;padding:14px;background:#fff;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:8px;\"><span style=\"background:#582812;color:#fff;font-size:11px;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;\">DAY 8<\/span><span style=\"font-size:11px;color:#666;\">Sat, 3 Oct<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#333;\">Saptami Shraddha<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin-bottom:8px;\">\u0938\u092a\u094d\u0924\u092e\u0940 \u0936\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0926\u094d\u0927<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;border-top:1px dashed #e0d5cc;padding-top:8px;\">For ancestors who passed on Saptami<\/div>\n<\/div><div style=\"border:1px solid #e0d5cc;border-radius:10px;padding:14px;background:#fff;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:8px;\"><span style=\"background:#582812;color:#fff;font-size:11px;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;\">DAY 9<\/span><span style=\"font-size:11px;color:#666;\">Sun, 4 Oct<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#333;\">Ashtami Shraddha<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin-bottom:8px;\">\u0905\u0937\u094d\u091f\u092e\u0940 \u0936\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0926\u094d\u0927<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;border-top:1px dashed #e0d5cc;padding-top:8px;\">For ancestors who passed on Ashtami<\/div>\n<\/div><div style=\"border:2px solid #ec4899;border-radius:10px;padding:14px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fdf2f8 0%,#fff 100%);\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:8px;\"><span style=\"background:#ec4899;color:#fff;font-size:11px;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;\">DAY 10 \u00b7 MATRU<\/span><span style=\"font-size:11px;color:#666;\">Mon, 5 Oct<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#333;\">Matru Navami<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin-bottom:8px;\">\u092e\u093e\u0924\u0943 \u0928\u0935\u092e\u0940 \/ \u0905\u0935\u093f\u0927\u0935\u093e \u0928\u0935\u092e\u0940<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;border-top:1px dashed #fbcfe8;padding-top:8px;\">For departed mothers &amp; married women who predeceased husbands<\/div>\n<\/div><div style=\"border:1px solid #e0d5cc;border-radius:10px;padding:14px;background:#fff;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:8px;\"><span style=\"background:#582812;color:#fff;font-size:11px;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;\">DAY 11<\/span><span style=\"font-size:11px;color:#666;\">Tue, 6 Oct<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#333;\">Dashami Shraddha<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin-bottom:8px;\">\u0926\u0936\u092e\u0940 \u0936\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0926\u094d\u0927<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;border-top:1px dashed #e0d5cc;padding-top:8px;\">For ancestors who passed on Dashami<\/div>\n<\/div><div style=\"border:1px solid #e0d5cc;border-radius:10px;padding:14px;background:#fff;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:8px;\"><span style=\"background:#582812;color:#fff;font-size:11px;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;\">DAY 12<\/span><span style=\"font-size:11px;color:#666;\">Wed, 7 Oct<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#333;\">Ekadashi Shraddha<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin-bottom:8px;\">\u090f\u0915\u093e\u0926\u0936\u0940 \u0936\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0926\u094d\u0927<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;border-top:1px dashed #e0d5cc;padding-top:8px;\">For ancestors who passed on Ekadashi<\/div>\n<\/div><div style=\"border:2px solid #f59e0b;border-radius:10px;padding:14px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fffbeb 0%,#fff 100%);\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:8px;\"><span style=\"background:#f59e0b;color:#fff;font-size:11px;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;\">DAY 13 \u00b7 SANYASI<\/span><span style=\"font-size:11px;color:#666;\">Thu, 8 Oct<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#333;\">Sanyasi Shraddha<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin-bottom:8px;\">\u0938\u0902\u0928\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0938\u0940 \u0936\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0926\u094d\u0927 (Dwadashi)<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;border-top:1px dashed #fde68a;padding-top:8px;\">For renunciants (sanyasis) and those who passed on Dwadashi<\/div>\n<\/div><div style=\"border:2px solid #64748b;border-radius:10px;padding:14px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f1f5f9 0%,#fff 100%);\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:8px;\"><span style=\"background:#64748b;color:#fff;font-size:11px;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;\">DAY 14 \u00b7 GHATA<\/span><span style=\"font-size:11px;color:#666;\">Fri, 9 Oct<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#333;\">Ghata Chaturdashi<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin-bottom:8px;\">\u0918\u093e\u0924 \u091a\u0924\u0941\u0930\u094d\u0926\u0936\u0940<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;border-top:1px dashed #cbd5e1;padding-top:8px;\">For those who passed by accident, weapon, or untimely causes<\/div>\n<\/div><div style=\"border:3px solid #b91c1c;border-radius:10px;padding:14px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fef2f2 0%,#fff 100%);box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(185,28,28,0.15);\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:8px;\"><span style=\"background:#b91c1c;color:#fff;font-size:11px;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;\">\u2605 DAY 15 \u00b7 MOST IMPORTANT<\/span><span style=\"font-size:11px;color:#666;\">Sat, 10 Oct<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#b91c1c;\">Sarva Pitru Amavasya<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin-bottom:8px;\">\u0938\u0930\u094d\u0935 \u092a\u093f\u0924\u0943 \u0905\u092e\u093e\u0935\u0938\u094d\u092f\u093e (\u092e\u0939\u093e\u0932\u092f\u093e)<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;border-top:1px dashed #fca5a5;padding-top:8px;\">For ALL ancestors \u2014 and anyone whose death tithi is unknown<\/div>\n<a href=\"\/blog\/sarva-pitru-amavasya-2026\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:10px;background:#b91c1c;color:#fff;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:20px;text-decoration:none;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;\">Full guide \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:14px;background:#f9f5f0;border-radius:8px;font-size:12px;color:#555;\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Tithi timings are based on New Delhi (North Indian Panchang). If observing outside Delhi NCR, verify tithi transition timings with a local Panchang or Pandit.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Perform_Shraddha_at_Home\"><\/span>How to Perform Shraddha at Home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For families who cannot travel to Gaya, Haridwar, or Prayagraj, Shraddha can be performed at home with equal spiritual efficacy \u2014 provided the rituals follow the traditional vidhi. Below is the essential step-by-step procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_%E2%80%94_Preparation_Before_Sunrise\"><\/span>Step 1 \u2014 Preparation (Before Sunrise)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wake before sunrise and take a purifying bath (snan)<\/li><li>Wear clean, unstitched cotton clothes (traditionally white or light-coloured)<\/li><li>Set up the ritual space facing south \u2014 the direction associated with Pitrs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_%E2%80%94_Sankalp_Intention\"><\/span>Step 2 \u2014 Sankalp (Intention)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sit facing south with water, black sesame seeds (kala til), Kusha grass, and rice in your hand<\/li><li>Take a Sankalp naming your gotra, ancestor&#8217;s name, and the tithi you are observing<\/li><li>Invite ancestors mentally to receive the offerings<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_%E2%80%94_Tarpan_Water_Offering\"><\/span>Step 3 \u2014 Tarpan (Water Offering)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Facing south, offer water mixed with black sesame seeds and Kusha grass to your ancestors<\/li><li>Recite Pitru mantras: &#8220;Om Pitrubhyah Namah&#8221; and traditional Tarpan mantras<\/li><li>Offer three handfuls of Tarpan while remembering each ancestor by name<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_%E2%80%94_Pind_Daan_Rice_Ball_Offering\"><\/span>Step 4 \u2014 Pind Daan (Rice Ball Offering)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Prepare pinds (small balls of cooked rice mixed with black sesame, honey, ghee, and milk)<\/li><li>Offer pinds on Kusha grass while chanting mantras<\/li><li>Traditionally, three pinds are offered \u2014 for father, grandfather, and great-grandfather (paternal line)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_%E2%80%94_Feeding_Brahmins_Charity\"><\/span>Step 5 \u2014 Feeding Brahmins &amp; Charity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cook a satvik vegetarian meal (kheer, puri, pumpkin sabzi are traditional)<\/li><li>Feed a Brahmin priest, a cow, a crow (representing Yama&#8217;s messenger), and a dog<\/li><li>Give anna daan (food) and vastra daan (clothes) to the needy<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_%E2%80%94_Closing\"><\/span>Step 6 \u2014 Closing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Light a diya with mustard oil or ghee<\/li><li>Perform aarti and seek blessings of the ancestors<\/li><li>The ritual is complete once the Brahmin\/beneficiaries depart satisfied<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Shraddha must be performed during the <strong>Kutup Muhurat<\/strong> (approx 11:36 AM to 12:24 PM IST for New Delhi) \u2014 the most auspicious window. Verify daily timings with a Pandit or local Panchang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Places_for_Pind_Daan_in_2026\"><\/span>Best Places for Pind Daan in 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Shraddha at home is valid, Pind Daan at certain sacred locations is considered spiritually more effective for ancestors&#8217; liberation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sacred_National_Locations\"><\/span>Sacred National Locations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Gaya (Bihar)<\/strong> \u2014 The most auspicious location. Vishnupad Temple, Falgu River, and Akshayavat are the traditional Pind Daan sites. Even a single Pind Daan at Gaya is said to grant Moksha to seven generations of ancestors.<\/li><li><strong>Haridwar (Uttarakhand)<\/strong> \u2014 Har Ki Pauri on the Ganges is a major North Indian Pind Daan destination.<\/li><li><strong>Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh)<\/strong> \u2014 Triveni Sangam, where Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati meet, is highly revered.<\/li><li><strong>Kashi \/ Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)<\/strong> \u2014 Manikarnika and Assi Ghat on the Ganges.<\/li><li><strong>Badrinath (Uttarakhand)<\/strong> \u2014 Brahma Kapal near Alaknanda river.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delhi_NCR_Options_for_Pind_Daan_Tarpan\"><\/span>Delhi NCR Options for Pind Daan \/ Tarpan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For families in Delhi NCR who cannot travel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Nigambodh Ghat<\/strong> \u2014 Delhi&#8217;s oldest and most sacred cremation ghat on the Yamuna<\/li><li><strong>Lodhi Road Cremation Ground<\/strong> \u2014 modern facility with dedicated Shraddha halls<\/li><li><strong>Haridwar (day trip)<\/strong> \u2014 5-hour drive from Delhi, popular same-day option<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last Ride Funeral coordinates end-to-end Pind Daan services at all above locations, including Pandit, samagri, and travel arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special_Days_Within_Pitru_Paksha_2026\"><\/span>Special Days Within Pitru Paksha 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every day of Pitru Paksha is the same. Five days have unique significance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Purnima_Shraddha_%E2%80%94_26_September_2026_Saturday\"><\/span>1. Purnima Shraddha \u2014 26 September 2026 (Saturday)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The opening day. Shraddha for ancestors who passed on the full moon day. Traditionally combines with the Bhadrapada Purnima observances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Kunwara_Shraddha_Panchami_%E2%80%94_1_October_2026_Thursday\"><\/span>2. Kunwara Shraddha (Panchami) \u2014 1 October 2026 (Thursday)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For ancestors who passed away unmarried. This includes children who died young and unmarried adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Matru_Navami_Avidhava_Navami_%E2%80%94_5_October_2026_Monday\"><\/span>3. Matru Navami \/ Avidhava Navami \u2014 5 October 2026 (Monday)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most emotionally important day for many families. Dedicated to departed mothers and married women who predeceased their husbands (Suhagan). Male family members observe fast and offer Shraddha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Ghata_Chaturdashi_%E2%80%94_9_October_2026_Friday\"><\/span>4. Ghata Chaturdashi \u2014 9 October 2026 (Friday)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For ancestors who died by accident, weapon, snake bite, suicide, or any untimely \/ violent cause. This special Shraddha is meant to grant peace to souls that departed suddenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Sarva_Pitru_Amavasya_Mahalaya_%E2%80%94_10_October_2026_Saturday_%E2%AD%90\"><\/span>5. Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya) \u2014 10 October 2026 (Saturday) \u2b50<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The closing and most important day. Shraddha performed on this day covers all ancestors \u2014 known and unknown \u2014 and is the fallback day if the specific tithi Shraddha was missed. See our complete guide: <a href=\"\/blog\/sarva-pitru-amavasya-2026\/\">Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026 \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dos_and_Donts_During_Pitru_Paksha\"><\/span>Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts During Pitru Paksha<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85_Dos\"><\/span>\u2705 Do&#8217;s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Perform Shraddha on the tithi matching your ancestor&#8217;s death day<\/li><li>Feed Brahmins, cows, crows, and dogs \u2014 considered messengers of Yama<\/li><li>Give anna daan (food), vastra daan (clothes), and dakshina to the needy<\/li><li>Maintain a satvik vegetarian diet throughout the 15 days<\/li><li>Light a diya facing south each evening<\/li><li>Keep prayers and remembrance sincere and free of ostentation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9D%8C_Donts\"><\/span>\u274c Don&#8217;ts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not start new ventures, weddings, or Griha Pravesh (house-warming)<\/li><li>Avoid buying new vehicles, jewellery, or clothes<\/li><li>Do not consume onion, garlic, non-vegetarian food, or alcohol<\/li><li>Do not cut hair, nails, or shave (traditional families)<\/li><li>Do not turn away crows, cows, or dogs from your door \u2014 they may be embodiments of visiting ancestors<\/li><li>Do not perform Shraddha in the evening \u2014 always in the Kutup Muhurat window<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background:#fff7ed;border-left:6px solid #582812;border-radius:8px;padding:24px;margin:32px 0;\">\n<h2 style=\"color:#582812;margin-top:0;font-size:24px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_a_Shraddha_Pandit_for_Pitru_Paksha_2026\"><\/span>Book a Shraddha Pandit for Pitru Paksha 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"color:#555;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\">Last Ride Funeral coordinates <strong>verified North Indian Pandits<\/strong> for all 15 days of Pitru Paksha (26 Sept \u2013 10 Oct 2026). We handle Shraddha at home, Tarpan at ghats, and full Pind Daan travel packages to Gaya, Haridwar, and Prayagraj.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:16px 0;\">\n<li style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px dashed #e0d5cc;\"><strong>Home Shraddha Pandit<\/strong> \u2014 \u20b92,100 onwards \u00b7 includes samagri, mantras, aarti<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px dashed #e0d5cc;\"><strong>Ghat-based Tarpan<\/strong> \u2014 Nigambodh \u00b7 Lodhi Road \u00b7 Haridwar (same-day)<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px dashed #e0d5cc;\"><strong>Gaya Pind Daan Package<\/strong> \u2014 3-day round trip, all-inclusive from Delhi NCR<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding:8px 0;\"><strong>15-day Pitru Paksha bundle<\/strong> \u2014 daily Tarpan by our Pandit at your home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a href=\"tel:+919217179989\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#582812;color:#fff;padding:14px 28px;border-radius:50px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;margin-top:8px;\">\ud83d\udcde Call +91 9217179989 \u00b7 24\/7<\/a>\n<p style=\"margin-top:16px;font-size:13px;color:#666;font-style:italic;\">Booking coordinator for Delhi: <strong>Joginder, Senior Coordinator \u2014 Delhi region<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_does_Pitru_Paksha_start_and_end_in_2026\"><\/span>When does Pitru Paksha start and end in 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pitru Paksha 2026 starts on Saturday, 26 September (Purnima Shraddha) and ends on Saturday, 10 October (Sarva Pitru Amavasya \/ Mahalaya). It is the 15-day Krishna Paksha of the Bhadrapada month in the Hindu lunar calendar.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_important_day_of_Pitru_Paksha_2026\"><\/span>What is the most important day of Pitru Paksha 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sarva Pitru Amavasya on Saturday, 10 October 2026 is the most important day. It is the closing tithi of Pitru Paksha and Shraddha performed on this day is accepted for all ancestors \u2014 including those whose death tithi is unknown.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_which_day_should_I_perform_my_ancestors_Shraddha\"><\/span>On which day should I perform my ancestor&#8217;s Shraddha?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Perform Shraddha on the tithi (lunar day) that matches the day your ancestor passed away \u2014 not the English calendar date. For example, if your father passed on a Saptami tithi, perform his Shraddha on Saptami Shraddha (3 October 2026). If the tithi is unknown, perform on Sarva Pitru Amavasya (10 October 2026).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Pitru_Paksha_Shraddha_be_done_at_home\"><\/span>Can Pitru Paksha Shraddha be done at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Home Shraddha is valid provided the vidhi is followed \u2014 pre-sunrise bath, south-facing Tarpan with black sesame, Pind Daan, feeding of Brahmin\/cow\/crow\/dog, and anna daan. It should be performed during the Kutup Muhurat (approx 11:36 AM \u2013 12:24 PM IST for Delhi NCR). Last Ride Funeral coordinates verified Pandits for home Shraddha across Delhi NCR.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Matru_Navami_and_when_is_it_in_2026\"><\/span>What is Matru Navami and when is it in 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Matru Navami (also called Avidhava Navami) falls on Monday, 5 October 2026 during Pitru Paksha. It is dedicated to departed mothers and married women who predeceased their husbands. Male family members traditionally observe fast and perform Shraddha on this day.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_not_be_done_during_Pitru_Paksha\"><\/span>What should not be done during Pitru Paksha?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Avoid starting new ventures, weddings, Griha Pravesh, purchasing new vehicles\/jewellery, cutting hair or nails, and consuming non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic, or alcohol. Do not turn away crows, cows, or dogs \u2014 they may be embodiments of visiting ancestors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_Pind_Daan_performed_for_maximum_benefit\"><\/span>Where is Pind Daan performed for maximum benefit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gaya (Bihar) is considered the most spiritually powerful location \u2014 a single Pind Daan at Vishnupad Temple \/ Falgu River is said to grant Moksha to seven generations. Other major locations include Haridwar, Prayagraj, Kashi, and Badrinath. For Delhi NCR families, Nigambodh Ghat and Lodhi Road Cremation Ground are trusted local options.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_Pitru_Paksha_Shraddha_Pandit_cost_in_Delhi_NCR\"><\/span>How much does a Pitru Paksha Shraddha Pandit cost in Delhi NCR?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Home Shraddha Pandit typically costs \u20b92,100 \u2013 \u20b95,100 depending on ritual complexity and samagri. Ghat-based Tarpan at Nigambodh or Lodhi Road starts at \u20b93,500. Full Gaya Pind Daan travel package (3 days from Delhi, all-inclusive) starts at \u20b915,000. Last Ride Funeral offers same-day booking on all 15 days of Pitru Paksha 2026 \u2014 call +91 9217179989.<\/p>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"When does Pitru Paksha start and end in 2026?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Pitru Paksha 2026 starts on Saturday, 26 September (Purnima Shraddha) and ends on Saturday, 10 October (Sarva Pitru Amavasya \/ Mahalaya). It is the 15-day Krishna Paksha of the Bhadrapada month in the Hindu lunar calendar.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the most important day of Pitru Paksha 2026?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Sarva Pitru Amavasya on Saturday, 10 October 2026 is the most important day. 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Last Ride Funeral is honoured to assist families across Delhi NCR through the entire 15-day period \u2014 with verified Pandits, ghat coordination, and travel arrangements \u2014 so that no ancestor goes unremembered and every Shraddha is performed with the dignity it deserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background:#f9f5f0;border-radius:10px;padding:22px;margin:32px 0;border-left:5px solid #582812;\">\n<h3 style=\"color:#582812;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:22px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_Pitru_Paksha_Services_with_Last_Ride_Funeral\"><\/span>Book Pitru Paksha Services with Last Ride Funeral<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"color:#555;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:16px;line-height:1.6;\">Verified Pandits, ghat coordination, samagri kits \u2014 all 15 days of Pitru Paksha 2026 (26 Sept \u2013 10 Oct). 24\u00d77 booking helpline.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:12px;\">\n<a 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