Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Pitru Paksha begins
Pitru Paksha begins 2026 is observed on Saturday, 26 September 2026 — it follows purnima of bhadrapada through amavasya of ashvina (16 days).
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 26 September 2026.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Significance
Pitru Paksha is the 16-day period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors (Pitrus) through food offerings — Shraddha. The period is considered inauspicious for new ventures.
Rituals & Traditions
Upcoming dates
- 2024 18 September 2024 (past)
- 2025 7 September 2025 (past)
- 2026 26 September 2026
- 2027 15 September 2027
- 2028 3 September 2028
- 2029 22 September 2029
- 2030 11 September 2030
- 2031 30 September 2031
- 2032 19 September 2032
- 2033 9 September 2033
- 2034 28 September 2034
- 2035 17 September 2035
- 2036 5 September 2036
Observed by: Hindus
Frequently asked questions
When is Pitru Paksha begins 2026?
Pitru Paksha begins 2026 is observed on Saturday, 26 September 2026. The festival follows purnima of bhadrapada through amavasya of ashvina (16 days).
What is Pitru Paksha begins?
Pitru Paksha is the 16-day period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors (Pitrus) through food offerings — Shraddha. The period is considered inauspicious for new ventures.
Who observes Pitru Paksha begins?
Pitru Paksha begins is observed by Hindus.
Why does the date of Pitru Paksha begins change every year?
Pitru Paksha begins is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on purnima of bhadrapada through amavasya of ashvina (16 days). Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.