Pitru Paksha
Fortnight of Shraddha rites for ancestors.
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- CategoryMulti-day period Major
- Defining tithi / momentShukla Paksha Purnima: to
- Lunar monthBhadrapada Shukla Paksha (same name in Amanta and Purnimanta)
Timings on Saturday, 26 September 2026
Rule applied: Smarta — The tithi covers the required time on this day only.
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How the date is determined
- This period runs from Purnima Shraddha to Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya).
Traditional variation
This is the date given by the rule shown above for the selected place. It is not the only valid date: regional Panchangs, family customs and sampradayas may observe it on a different day.
Rule source: Tithi–kaal rule of the Dharmashastra digests (Nirnaya Sindhu / Dharma Sindhu), as applied by modern drik-ganita (computed) Panchangs
Traditions may vary by region and Panchang convention. Times are shown for the selected place, time zone and calculation profile.
Calculated with engine 1.4.2 · rules rules-2026-09-29-a0a4505e · profile north-lahiri-calibrated v1 · ayanamsa lahiri_drik_compat · astronomy-engine@2.1.19 · Asia/Kolkata
Dates in 2026
| Date | Defining tithi / moment | Time windows | Decision notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26/09/2026 (Sat) – 10/10/2026 (Sat)
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Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha (same name in Amanta and Purnimanta) |
Shukla Paksha Purnima: to | — | Standard rule applied |
Dates in 2027
| Date | Defining tithi / moment | Time windows | Decision notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/09/2027 (Wed) – 29/09/2027 (Wed)
Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha (same name in Amanta and Purnimanta) |
Shukla Paksha Purnima: to | — | Standard rule applied |