Pitru Paksha Begins 2026

· पितृ पक्ष

मराठी · MR

Start of the 16-day period for honoring and performing rituals for departed ancestors.

शुभ तिथी

Saturday, 26 September 2026

📅 Saturday⏰ प्रदोष / पूजा मुहूर्त लागू

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महत्त्व आणि इतिहास

Pitru Paksha 2026 is the sacred 16-day period from Purnima to Amavasya of the Ashwin month, dedicated to performing Shradh rituals for deceased ancestors. According to Hindu belief, during this fortnight the souls of three preceding generations descend to the earthly realm and can be nourished through Tarpan (water and sesame oblations) and Pind Daan (cooked rice offerings). Ancestors who are satisfied with the Shradh rituals bless their living descendants with health, prosperity, and spiritual growth.

पूजा विधी आणि अनुष्ठाने

Tarpan (offering water mixed with black sesame seeds) to ancestors
Shradh puja on the tithi corresponding to ancestor's death date
Pind Daan (offering cooked rice balls) at sacred rivers like Gaya
Feeding Brahmins, cows, and crows as proxy for ancestors
Donating clothes, food, and essentials on behalf of departed souls

शुभ पूजा साहित्य

Items associated with the puja or highly beneficial to keep at home during Pitru Paksha Begins:

✨ Black sesame seeds (kala til)✨ Kusha grass✨ Rice✨ Water from holy rivers✨ Barley

वारंवार विचारले जाणारे प्रश्न

When is Pitru Paksha Begins in 2026?+

Pitru Paksha Begins 2026 falls on Saturday, 26 September 2026 (Saturday).

What is the significance of Pitru Paksha Begins?+

What are the core rituals for Pitru Paksha Begins?+

Core rituals include: Tarpan (offering water mixed with black sesame seeds) to ancestors, Shradh puja on the tithi corresponding to ancestor's death date, Pind Daan (offering cooked rice balls) at sacred rivers like Gaya, Feeding Brahmins, cows, and crows as proxy for ancestors, Donating clothes, food, and essentials on behalf of departed souls.

What is Pitru Paksha Begins called in मराठी?+

Pitru Paksha Begins is called Pitru Paksha Begins in मराठी. In Hindi it is known as पितृ पक्ष.