Hindu FestivalsPitru Paksha
Pitru Paksha
Pitru Paksha is a sacred period dedicated to honoring ancestors through rituals, prayers, and charitable acts.
Date25 Sep 2026
Duration15 days
MuhuratTo be announced
Festival countdown59 days to go
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Meaning and celebration
About Pitru Paksha
Pitru Paksha is observed over sixteen lunar days when families perform Shraddha and Tarpan to pay respect to their ancestors. The observance reflects gratitude, remembrance, and the belief that blessings from ancestors bring peace and prosperity.
CategoryHindu Festivals
TraditionHindu
Festival typeReligious Observance
Observed inIndia
Published festival timing
Date, Day and Muhurat
September252026
Friday
25 September 2026, Friday
Muhurat will be updated when published
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When is Pitru Paksha?+
Pitru Paksha is observed on 25 September 2026, Friday.
Why is Pitru Paksha celebrated?+
Pitru Paksha is a sacred period dedicated to honoring ancestors through rituals, prayers, and charitable acts.
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