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