Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) 2026 in Pune
पितृ पक्ष · पुणे
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) 2026 in Pune (पुणे) 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 Pune temples like Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati and Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Pune-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 Pune
These temples in Pune are especially powerful during Pitru Paksha (Shraddha):
- ●Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati
- ●Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati
- ●Tulja Bhavani 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 Pune?
Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) 2026 is celebrated in Pune on Saturday, 26 September 2026.
What is the Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) muhurat in Pune?
The Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) muhurat in Pune is Madhyahna: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM IST daily.
Which temples to visit on Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) in Pune?
Famous temples in Pune: Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati, Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati, Tulja Bhavani Temple.
Who is the planetary ruler of Pitru Paksha (Shraddha)?
The planetary ruler of Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) is Sun (Surya) and ancestors.