Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) 2026 in Delhi NCR
पितृ पक्ष · दिल्ली एनसीआर
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) 2026 in Delhi NCR (दिल्ली एनसीआर) 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 Delhi NCR temples like Akshardham Temple and Kalkaji Mandir for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Delhi NCR-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 Delhi NCR
These temples in Delhi NCR are especially powerful during Pitru Paksha (Shraddha):
- ●Akshardham Temple
- ●Kalkaji Mandir
- ●Chhatarpur Mandir
- ●ISKCON Temple Dwarka
✓ 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 Delhi NCR?
Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) 2026 is celebrated in Delhi NCR on Saturday, 26 September 2026.
What is the Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) muhurat in Delhi NCR?
The Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) muhurat in Delhi NCR is Madhyahna: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM IST daily.
Which temples to visit on Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) in Delhi NCR?
Famous temples in Delhi NCR: Akshardham Temple, Kalkaji Mandir, Chhatarpur Mandir, ISKCON Temple Dwarka.
Who is the planetary ruler of Pitru Paksha (Shraddha)?
The planetary ruler of Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) is Sun (Surya) and ancestors.