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