Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) 2026 in Chennai
पितृ पक्ष · चेन्नई
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) 2026 in Chennai (चेन्नई) falls on Saturday, 26 September 2026. Planetary ruler: Sun (Surya) and ancestors. Auspicious muhurat: Madhyahna: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM IST daily. 16-day period dedicated to honoring deceased ancestors through Tarpan and Shraddha rituals. Visit famous Chennai temples like Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Parthasarathy Temple for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Chennai-specific timings.
Significance of Pitru Paksha (Shraddha)
Most powerful period to clear ancestral karma (Pitru Dosha). Departed souls visit during this fortnight.
🛕 Where to celebrate Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) in Chennai
These temples in Chennai are especially powerful during Pitru Paksha (Shraddha):
- ●Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- ●Parthasarathy Temple
- ●Marundeeswarar Temple
✓ Do's
- ●Perform Tarpan with til, water, kusha grass
- ●Feed Brahmins, cows, crows, and dogs
- ●Donate food and clothes
- ●Light a south-facing lamp
✗ Don'ts
- ●Avoid new purchases or auspicious starts
- ●Do not cut hair or nails
- ●Avoid non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic
- ●Do not refuse food to anyone who asks
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When is Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) 2026 in Chennai?
Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) 2026 is celebrated in Chennai on Saturday, 26 September 2026.
What is the Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) muhurat in Chennai?
The Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) muhurat in Chennai is Madhyahna: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM IST daily.
Which temples to visit on Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) in Chennai?
Famous temples in Chennai: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Marundeeswarar Temple.
Who is the planetary ruler of Pitru Paksha (Shraddha)?
The planetary ruler of Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) is Sun (Surya) and ancestors.