Find when to perform Shradh in Pitru Paksha from your ancestor's date of death.
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Find the correct Shradh date for your ancestors based on their date of death. Use the AstroVidhi Pitru Paksha Shradh Date Calculator to find the Hindu lunar Tithi on which your ancestor passed away and identify the corresponding Shradh date during Pitru Paksha 2026.
Pitru Paksha is a significant period in the Hindu calendar dedicated to remembering and honoring departed ancestors. During this time, families traditionally perform Shradh, Tarpan, and other rituals to express gratitude and respect for their forefathers.
Shradh is a traditional religious practice performed with श्रद्धा (faith and devotion) for ancestors. It is considered an important part of family traditions and is observed to remember those who have passed away.
According to traditional Hindu practices, the annual Shradh of a deceased family member is generally performed according to their Hindu lunar Tithi of death.
For example, if a person passed away on Krishna Paksha Saptami, their annual Shradh is traditionally performed on the corresponding Saptami Tithi during Pitru Paksha.
However, many families know only the Gregorian date of death and may not know the Hindu Tithi. This is where a Panchang-based calculation becomes useful.
The AstroVidhi Pitru Paksha Shradh Date Calculator helps you find the relevant Shradh date based on your ancestor's date of death.
You can enter the following information:
Ancestor's name.
Date of death.
Time of death, if known.
Place of death.
Year for which you want to calculate the Shradh date.
The calculator uses the available date, time, and location information to identify the Hindu lunar Tithi and help you find the corresponding Pitru Paksha Shradh date.
Important: The time and place of death can be useful for accurate Panchang calculations. If the Tithi changes during the date of death and the exact time is unknown, the result may require additional guidance.
Pitru Paksha 2026 begins on September 26 and concludes on October 10 with Sarva Pitru Amavasya. During this period, families traditionally perform Shradh and Tarpan according to the death Tithi of their ancestors.
You can check the Pitru Paksha date calendar or use the Shradh Tithi Calculator to find the relevant date for your ancestor.
If you wish to arrange a Shradh Puja for your ancestors, you can also explore the Shradh Puja services and related information available on AstroVidhi.
Sometimes families discover the correct Shradh Tithi late or are unable to perform the ritual on the scheduled date. In such cases, the appropriate next steps may depend on family traditions and guidance from a qualified priest.
If the date of death is unknown, families may observe Shradh or Tarpan during Pitru Paksha according to their traditions. Sarva Pitru Amavasya is traditionally considered a significant day for remembering ancestors when the exact death Tithi is not known.
Shradh refers to the traditional religious observances performed for departed ancestors. Depending on family customs, these may include offerings, Pind Daan, food offerings, and other rituals.
Tarpan generally involves offering water while remembering and honoring ancestors. Both practices are associated with expressing respect, gratitude, and devotion toward one's forefathers.
Use the AstroVidhi Pitru Paksha Shradh Date Calculator to find the Hindu Tithi of your ancestor's death and identify the corresponding Shradh date during Pitru Paksha.
Enter the available date, time, and location details to find the relevant Shradh Tithi and learn more about traditional Pitru Paksha observances.
Remembering our ancestors is an important part of family traditions and cultural heritage. Observe Pitru Paksha with श्रद्धा, respect, and according to your family customs.
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