Tithi Shraddha is the annual shraddha performed on the tithi (lunar day) on which a parent or grandparent passed away, with pind daan, tarpan and Brahmin bhojan in their name. During Pitru Paksha 2026 Divine Hindu performs it on the tithi you choose at the Kashi ghats or at Vishnupad, Gaya, in your name and gotra. Quick facts Where Kashi / Varanasi ghats · Gaya (Vishnupad) When The tithi of the death, 26 Sep – 10 Oct 2026 (see the day guide) For whom The yearly shraddha of a parent or grandparent; up to 4 ancestors per booking Includes Sankalp · pind daan · tarpan · Brahmin bhojan · dakshina Performed by Divine Hindu's pandit teams in Kashi and Gaya You receive Puja video on WhatsApp (3–4 days) Book by 6 PM the day before the tithi For whomSons and daughters performing the yearly shraddha of a parent or grandparent; families who could not travel this year; anyone who wants the ritual on the precise tithi.What is performed Sankalp in your name and gotra, naming the ancestor Pind daan and tarpan on the chosen tithi Brahmin bhojan in the ancestor'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?Choose the tithi on which the person passed away — the day guide below lists each tithi's date this year. If the tithi is unknown, choose Sarva Pitru Amavasya (10 October).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. Pick the date matching your ancestor's tithi. 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 pujaHow do I find my ancestor's tithi?The tithi is the lunar day of the death, not the calendar date. Any panchang app will convert the date of death to its tithi (e.g. Krishna Paksha Saptami). During Pitru Paksha, shraddha is offered on that same tithi — the day guide on this page shows which date each tithi falls on in 2026. If unsure, our team will work it out from the date of death on WhatsApp.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 on the chosen tithi, 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.What if my ancestor's tithi is not known?Yes. If the tithi (lunar day) of the death is not known, choose Sarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026 — the day on which shraddha is offered to all ancestors, known and unknown. Tick “tithi not known” in the booking form and the date is set for you.Can I book tithi shraddha for both parents in one booking?Yes, if they share a tithi. Otherwise book one shraddha per tithi so each is offered on the correct day; up to four ancestors can be named per booking.Can a daughter perform her father's or mother's shraddha?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 on the right day?Your name, gotra and each ancestor's name are spoken aloud in the sankalp, and the puja is recorded. 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The video reaches you on WhatsApp within 3–4 days."}}]}Related Pitru Paksha pujas Ganga Tarpan at Kashi — daily offering Matru Navami Shraddha — 4 Oct, for mothers Gaya Pind Daan — three vedis 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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