Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) 2026
पितृ पक्ष
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) (पितृ पक्ष) 2026 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. Get authentic Vedic guidance, dos & don'ts, and personal predictions based on your birth chart.
Significance
Most powerful period to clear ancestral karma (Pitru Dosha). Departed souls visit during this fortnight.
✓ 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?
Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) 2026 falls on Saturday, 26 September 2026.
What is the muhurat for Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) 2026?
Madhyahna: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM IST daily
Who is the planetary ruler of Pitru Paksha (Shraddha)?
The planetary ruler of Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) is Sun (Surya) and ancestors.
What is the significance of Pitru Paksha (Shraddha)?
Most powerful period to clear ancestral karma (Pitru Dosha). Departed souls visit during this fortnight.