Question 1

When is Pitru Paksha begins (Purnima Shraddha) in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Pitru Paksha begins (Purnima Shraddha) falls on 26 September 2026. That date is calculated for New Delhi; because the tithi begins and ends at a local clock time, Ganak recomputes it for your own city.

Question 2

How is Pitru Paksha begins (Purnima Shraddha) observed?

Accepted Answer

Name and remember the ancestors, offer water where taught, and arrange priest-led shraddha rather than improvising unfamiliar rites.

Question 3

What is the significance of Pitru Paksha begins (Purnima Shraddha)?

Accepted Answer

The ancestral fortnight begins a period of remembrance, tarpana and shraddha according to family lineage.