Ghata Chaturdashi is the fourteenth tithi of Pitru Paksha — Friday 9 October 2026 — reserved for those whose death was untimely: by accident, weapons, violence or misfortune. Shraddha on this day is offered for them alone. Divine Hindu's Varanasi pandit performs pind daan, tarpan and deep daan at the Ganga ghat in your name and gotra. Quick facts Where Kashi / Varanasi — Ganga ghat When Friday 9 October 2026 only (Chaturdashi tithi) For whom Anyone who died by accident, violence, weapons or before their time — in any year Sankalp Up to 4 persons in one sankalp Includes Sankalp · pind daan · tarpan · deep daan at the ghat · Brahmin bhojan & dakshina You receive Puja video on WhatsApp (3–4 days) Book by 6 PM on Thursday 8 October For whomFamilies who lost someone to an accident, violence or an untimely death, in any year.What is performed Sankalp in your name and gotra, naming the departed Pind daan and tarpan Deep daan at the ghat Brahmin bhojan and dakshina What you receive Sankalp taken in the name and gotra of the karta, naming each ancestor you list (up to 4 persons) Video of your puja on WhatsApp within 3–4 days, with the names and gotra chanted A short guidance note from the pandit on what to continue at home Which day should this be done?This shraddha is performed only on Chaturdashi — Friday 9 October 2026. The date is fixed in the booking.Pitru Paksha 2026 day guide (26 Sep – 10 Oct) Date Shraddha tithi Who it is for Sat 26 Sep Purnima / Proshthapadi Shraddha Pitru Paksha begins · lunar eclipse — tarpan timing as per pandit Sun 27 Sep Pratipada Shraddha Mon 28 Sep Dwitiya Shraddha Tue 29 Sep Tritiya — Maha Bharani Shraddha Bharani nakshatra in aparahna: for a family member who passed within the last year (first Pitru Paksha), also kept for those who died unmarried Wed 30 Sep Chaturthi Shraddha several panchangs also place Panchami Shraddha here Thu 1 Oct Shashthi Shraddha Panchami runs at sunrise — other panchangs keep Panchami Shraddha here Fri 2 Oct Saptami Shraddha Sat 3 Oct Ashtami Shraddha Sun 4 Oct Navami — Matru / Avidhava Navami mothers, grandmothers and married women who passed before their husband Mon 5 Oct Dashami Shraddha Tue 6 Oct Ekadashi Shraddha Indira Ekadashi — kept for departed ancestors Wed 7 Oct Dwadashi — Sanyasi Shraddha ascetics and children of the family Thu 8 Oct Trayodashi Shraddha Fri 9 Oct Chaturdashi — Ghata Chaturdashi accidental, violent or untimely deaths Sat 10 Oct Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya) all ancestors, known and unknown — the most important day Sun 11 Oct Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Shukla Pratipada) maternal grandfather, offered by the daughter's son Rule of thumb: perform the shraddha on the tithi (lunar day) on which the person passed away. If the tithi is not known, choose Sarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026. The pandits fix the exact muhurat on the day; on 26 September the lunar eclipse moves tarpan to after moksha-kaal.How to book Choose the package and the location where you want it performed. Pick the shraddha date. The date is fixed to Friday 9 October. Enter the sankalp details: number of persons (1 to 4), each ancestor's name and relation, your own name as karta, and your gotra (write Kashyap if unknown). Add daan (Brahmin bhojan, gau seva, anna daan, vastra daan, deep daan) if you wish, and pay. Book at least one day before the chosen date. Our team confirms every booking on WhatsApp. Date changes are accepted subject to the pandits' availability; cancellations follow our refund policy.Questions about this pujaWhat is Ghata Chaturdashi?Chaturdashi of Pitru Paksha is the tithi set apart for the “ghata” — those whose life was cut short by accident, weapons, violence, drowning or other misfortune. The scriptures direct that their shraddha be offered on this day rather than on their own tithi.My relative died in an accident years ago. Is this still the right day?Yes. Ghata Chaturdashi applies in every year after the death, not only the first. Families offer it annually on this tithi.What is included when I book this puja?The price shown on this page covers the pandit dakshina, all samagri, the sankalp in your name and gotra, the pind daan and tarpan, the deep daan at the ghat, Brahmin bhojan, and the video of your puja on WhatsApp. Prasad and Ganga jal are not included; you can add delivery by courier as a paid option in the booking form. Current pricing is shown above with each option.Should Narayan Bali also be done?Narayan Bali is the fuller rite for unnatural deaths and deaths without last rites; Ghata Chaturdashi shraddha is the annual observance. Families often do Narayan Bali once and Ghata Chaturdashi shraddha every year. If unsure, ask our team on WhatsApp.Can a daughter or sibling be the karta?Yes. Any family member can be the karta (the person offering the puja) — sons, daughters, spouses or grandchildren. The pandits take the sankalp in the karta's name and gotra; write “Kashyap” if the gotra is not known.How will I know it was performed?Your name, gotra and each ancestor's name are spoken aloud in the sankalp, and the puja is recorded. The video reaches you on WhatsApp within 3–4 days.{"@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question", "name": "What is Ghata Chaturdashi?", "acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer", "text": "Chaturdashi of Pitru Paksha is the tithi set apart for the “ghata” — those whose life was cut short by accident, weapons, violence, drowning or other misfortune. The scriptures direct that their shraddha be offered on this day rather than on their own tithi."}}, {"@type": "Question", "name": "My relative died in an accident years ago. 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The video reaches you on WhatsApp within 3–4 days."}}]}Related Pitru Paksha pujas Narayan Bali + Nag Bali Puja Tripindi Shraddha at Pishach Mochan Sarva Pitru Amavasya Puja — 10 Oct All Pitru Paksha 2026 pujas — Gaya & Kashi Pitru Paksha 2026 dates, tithis and vidhi (guide) Reviewed by Acharya Alok Pandit, Vedic Acharya at Divine Hindu · Updated 21 September 2026. Pujas are performed by Divine Hindu's own pandit teams in Gaya and Kashi (Varanasi); prices include dakshina and samagri.
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