Tripindi Shraddha is the shraddha offered for three generations at once — father, grandfather and great-grandfather on either side — for ancestors who have received no shraddha for three years or more, for unknown or untimely deaths, and for souls believed to be unsettled. The shastras name Pishach Mochan Kund in Varanasi for it; Divine Hindu performs it there, or at Gaya, during Pitru Paksha 2026. Quick facts Where Pishach Mochan Kund, Varanasi · Gaya When Any day, 26 Sep – 10 Oct 2026; 9 Oct (Ghata Chaturdashi) or 10 Oct (Amavasya) preferred For whom Lineages with 3+ years of missed shraddha, unknown, accidental or untimely deaths Includes Sankalp for three generations · three pinds with tarpan · mantra-jaap & havan · 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 For whomFamilies whose shraddha tradition lapsed for years; those with unknown, accidental or untimely deaths in the lineage; families advised Tripindi by an astrologer for persistent obstacles.What is performed Sankalp in your name and gotra for three generations Three pinds offered with tarpan at Pishach Mochan Kund Prescribed mantra-jaap and havan Brahmin bhojan and dakshina 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?Tripindi may be performed on any day of Pitru Paksha. Ghata Chaturdashi (9 October) suits lineages with untimely deaths; Sarva Pitru Amavasya (10 October) suits unknown tithis.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. Any date from 26 September to 10 October is open. 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 Tripindi Shraddha?“Tri-pindi” means three pinds: one shraddha offered together to three generations of ancestors — father, grandfather and great-grandfather — on the paternal and maternal side. It is prescribed when shraddha has not been offered for three years or more, or when a death was untimely, violent or unknown, and the soul is believed to be unsettled.Why Pishach Mochan Kund?Pishach Mochan Kund in Varanasi is the tirtha the shastras name for freeing restless souls (pishach yoni). Tripindi and Narayan Bali have been performed there for centuries, especially during Pitru Paksha.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 for three generations, the three pinds with tarpan, the mantra-jaap and havan, 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.Who should perform Tripindi — is it only for Pitra Dosh?Not only. It is advised when the family's shraddha lapsed for three or more years, when there have been accidental or untimely deaths, when the tithi of a death is unknown, or when an astrologer finds Pitra Dosh with persistent obstacles.Which date should I choose for Tripindi?Any day of Pitru Paksha works. Ghata Chaturdashi (Friday 9 October) is traditional for untimely deaths; Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Saturday 10 October) for unknown tithis or the whole lineage.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 Tripindi Shraddha?", "acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer", "text": "“Tri-pindi” means three pinds: one shraddha offered together to three generations of ancestors — father, grandfather and great-grandfather — on the paternal and maternal side. 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The video reaches you on WhatsApp within 3–4 days."}}]}Related Pitru Paksha pujas Pitru Dosh Nivaran Puja Narayan Bali + Nag Bali Puja Ghata Chaturdashi Shraddha — 9 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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