Pitru Paksha 2026 Begins September 26, Know How to Find Your Ancestor's Shraddha Date
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Pitru Paksha 2026 begins September 26, know how to find your ancestor's Shraddha date
During Pitru Paksha, Hindu families traditionally perform Shraddha according to the death tithi of their ancestors. Here's how the Shraddha date is determined and what is followed when the death tithi is unknown.
Pitru Paksha is a sacred time dedicated to the peace of the souls of ancestors. The Garuda Purana has given clear guidance on performing Shraddha for those who have died prematurely. If Shraddha is performed for such ancestors on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Pitru Paksha, their wandering souls are liberated and the family receives the special blessings of the ancestors.
During Pitru Paksha, we perform Shraddha and Tarpan for the peace of the souls of our ancestors. However, Shraddha is only truly significant when performed on the correct date. Let us learn how to determine the correct date for Pitru Shraddha.
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