What Is Pitru Paksha
Pitru Paksha is the season of ancestors, falling in the second paksha of the Hindu lunar month of Bhadrapada (September–October). During this period, families pay homage to ancestors through spiritual rituals to remove ill-effects existing in the horoscope, including those from Pitru Shapa, Matru Shapa, and Stree Shapa.
Souls from the past seven births are blessed by our ancestors when this pooja is performed correctly, and the next seven births are also blessed — 15 generations in total benefit from the ritual. It is performed especially through Pinda Pradan, Tarpan, and food offerings to Brahmins. Performing this ceremony with utmost faith and a peaceful mind gives the Karta the full benefit of the ceremony and the ancestors' lasting blessing.
Pitru Paksha 2026 Dates
Pitru Paksha 2026 begins with Pratipada Shraddha on September 27, 2026, and concludes with Sarva Pitru Amavasya, also known as Mahalaya Amavasya, on October 10, 2026.
| Tithi | Date |
|---|---|
| Pratipada Shraddha | September 27, 2026 |
| Dwitiya Shraddha | September 28, 2026 |
| Tritiya Shraddha | September 29, 2026 |
| Chaturthi Shraddha & Panchami Shraddha | September 30, 2026 |
| Shashthi Shraddha | October 1, 2026 |
| Saptami Shraddha | October 2, 2026 |
| Ashtami Shraddha | October 3, 2026 |
| Navami Shraddha | October 4, 2026 |
| Dashami Shraddha | October 5, 2026 |
| Ekadashi Shraddha | October 6, 2026 |
| Dwadashi Shraddha (Sanyasi Mahalaya) | October 7, 2026 |
| Trayodashi Shraddha | October 8, 2026 |
| Chaturdashi Shraddha | October 9, 2026 |
| Sarva Pitru Amavasya | October 10, 2026 |
Rituals Best Performed at Gokarna
The rituals recommended for Pitru Paksha include Rudragaya Samskar, Pitru Samskar, Tripindi Shraddha, and Moksha Narayana Bali — all best performed at Gokarna Rudragaya Temple.
Pitru Paksha Shraddha Procedure
- Sankalpa
- Vinayaka Pooja
- Paada Pooja
- Vishnu Pooja and Vishnu Deva Archane
- Pitru Archane
- Anna Puja
- Brahaman Aaradhane
- Pind Pradhan
- Tarpan
- Daan and Bhojana
What We Promise
- Vedic and experienced Pandits
- Pandits arrive on time
- High quality of service and a positive devotee experience
- Puja performed as per your Tithi, Gotra, and language
All puja samagri, stay, and accommodation are arranged by us for families booking Mahalaya Shradh at Gokarna. All our Pandits are well experienced and studied from Vedic Pathshala.
Advance Booking
Given the high demand during Pitru Paksha, especially in the final days approaching Mahalaya Amavasya, we recommend securing your date in advance. You can confirm your booking with an advance payment via UPI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to know my ancestor's exact tithi of death?
It helps, but if you don't know it, Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya Amavasya) is valid for all ancestors regardless of their specific death tithi.
Can this be performed if elders in the family are still living?
Yes — several of the recommended rituals, including Rudragaya Samskar, can be performed even while elders are alive.
How far in advance should I book?
Demand rises sharply in the final days of Pitru Paksha, especially around Mahalaya Amavasya — we recommend confirming your date as early as possible.