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Pitru Paksha 2026: Unraveling the Correct Dates, Muhurat, and Significance
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News18•22-09-2026, 10:48
Pitru Paksha 2026: Unraveling the Correct Dates, Muhurat, and Significance
- •Pitru Paksha 2026 begins on Sunday, September 27, marking the Ashvin Krishna Pratipada Tithi.
- •According to the Panchang, Ashvin Krishna Pratipada Tithi starts at 10:18 PM on September 26 and ends at 8:58 PM on September 27.
- •Based on Udayatithi, Pitru Paksha commences on September 27, with Pratipada Shraddha performed on this day.
- •Auspicious times for ancestral Shraddha during Pitru Paksha include Kutup Muhurat (11:48 AM to 12:36 PM) and Rauhin Muhurat (12:36 PM to 01:24 PM).
- •Pitru Paksha concludes on October 10 with Sarvapitru Amavasya, dedicated to the Shraddha of all known and unknown ancestors.
Key Questions Answered
According to the Panchang and Udayatithi, Pitru Paksha commences on Sunday, September 27, 2026, coinciding with the Ashvin Krishna Pratipada Tithi.
Ancestral Shraddha is performed during Kutup Muhurat from 11:48 AM to 12:36 PM and Rauhin Muhurat from 12:36 PM to 01:24 PM, combining for a total of 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Pitru Paksha concludes on Sarvapitru Amavasya, which falls on October 10, 2026, when Shraddha is performed for all known and unknown ancestors.
