Bharani Shraddha — Maha Bharani — is offered in the first Pitru Paksha after a death, on the day the Bharani nakshatra prevails in the afternoon (aparahna). In 2026 that is Tuesday 29 September, the Tritiya tithi. Performed at Gaya it is held to be specially fruitful for the newly departed, and in some traditions for those who died unmarried; Divine Hindu's Gaya pandits offer pind daan and tarpan at Vishnupad in your name and gotra. Quick facts Where Gaya — Vishnupad temple When Tuesday 29 September 2026 only (Maha Bharani — Bharani nakshatra in aparahna) For whom A family member who passed away within the last year Includes Pind daan · tarpan · Brahmin bhojan · dakshina Performed by Divine Hindu's Gaya pandit team You receive Puja video on WhatsApp (3–4 days) Book by 6 PM on Monday 28 September For whomFamilies who lost a member within the last year and are observing their first Pitru Paksha for that person.What is performed Sankalp in your name and gotra for the departed Pind daan and tarpan at Vishnupad, Gaya Brahmin bhojan in the departed's name Dakshina and daan on your behalf 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 on Maha Bharani — Tuesday 29 September 2026, when the Bharani nakshatra prevails in aparahna. The date is fixed in the booking; the pandits fix the muhurat.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 Tuesday 29 September. 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 Bharani Shraddha and who should perform it?Bharani (Maha Bharani) Shraddha is the shraddha offered on the day of Pitru Paksha when the Bharani nakshatra prevails in the afternoon — in 2026, Tuesday 29 September. It is performed by the family of a person who passed away within the past year, and in some traditions for those who died unmarried; Gaya is considered the most fruitful place for it.Why is Bharani Shraddha on 29 September in 2026 and not on Chaturthi or Panchami?Bharani Shraddha follows the Bharani nakshatra, not a tithi. It is called Chautha Bharani or Bharani Panchami in years when the nakshatra falls on those tithis; in 2026 it falls on Tritiya, Tuesday 29 September, which panchangs list as Maha Bharani Shraddha.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 at Vishnupad, 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 I also book Sarva Pitru Amavasya?Many families do both in the first year: Bharani Shraddha for the newly departed and Sarva Pitru Amavasya (10 October) for the whole lineage. It is a matter of family tradition, not a requirement.Can a daughter or son-in-law 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 Bharani Shraddha and who should perform it?", "acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer", "text": "Bharani (Maha Bharani) Shraddha is the shraddha offered on the day of Pitru Paksha when the Bharani nakshatra prevails in the afternoon — in 2026, Tuesday 29 September. 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