Pitru Paksha 2026: dates, Shradh rituals and what to avoid

What is Pitru Paksha?

Pitru Paksha is a 16-lunar-day period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors (pitrs) through Shradh, Tarpan and Pind Daan.

How is Shradh performed?

1. Tarpan with water, black sesame and kusha grass
2. Pind Daan — offering rice balls to ancestors
3. Feeding Brahmins, cows, crows and dogs
4. Charity (daan)

Book a Pandit Ji

Choose Shradh / Pind Daan and pick your ancestor's tithi. Online Shradh at holy ghats like Gaya and Varanasi is also available.

Dates shown on the platform are indicative — please confirm your tithi with Pandit Ji.