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Gaya Pind Daan and Kashi Shraddha: Pitru Paksha 2026

Gaya pind daan is the offering of pind to ancestors at Gaya, in a puja that names Vishnupad, Falgu and Akshayavat. This page also lists tarpan and shraddha pujas at Kashi, booked online in your name and gotra.

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About Pitru Paksha 2026 — Pind Daan in Gaya & Shraddha in Kashi

Pitru Paksha 2026 runs from Saturday 26 September to Saturday 10 October. Book pind daan at Gaya (Vishnupad · Falgu · Akshayavat) and tarpan, tithi shraddha, Tripindi at Pishach Mochan Kund and Narayan Bali at Kashi (Varanasi) — performed by Divine Hindu's own pandit teams in your name and gotra, for 1 to 4 ancestors, with the puja video on WhatsApp in 3–4 days.

All Pitru Paksha 2026 pujas at a glance

Puja Where Date Best for
Gaya Pind Daan (Vishnupad · Falgu · Akshayavat) Gaya Any day 26 Sep–10 Oct Pind daan traditionally offered for the peace and liberation of ancestors
Sarva Pitru Amavasya Mahalaya Puja Gaya or Kashi Sat 10 Oct All ancestors, unknown tithis, maternal side
Ganga Tarpan at Kashi Kashi Any day Daily / tithi offering — the simplest rite
Pitru Dosh Nivaran Puja Kashi or Gaya Any day Pitra Dosh in the kundli
Tripindi Shraddha (Pishach Mochan Kund) Kashi or Gaya Any day Three generations; 3+ years without shraddha
Tithi Shraddha with Pind Daan Kashi or Gaya Your ancestor's tithi The classic annual shraddha
Narayan Bali + Nag Bali Kashi or Gaya Any day; 9 Oct preferred Unnatural deaths, no last rites, sarpa dosh
Matru Navami / Avidhava Navami Shraddha Kashi Sun 4 Oct Mothers and married women
Maha Bharani Shraddha Gaya Tue 29 Sep First Pitru Paksha after a death
Ghata Chaturdashi Shraddha Kashi Fri 9 Oct Accidental, violent or untimely deaths
Dwadashi (Sanyasi & Children) Shraddha Kashi Wed 7 Oct Sanyasis and children of the family
Pitru Shanti Jaap (11,000 Pitru Gayatri) Kashi Any day Mantra-jaap add-on or stand-alone

Gaya is associated with pind daan traditionally offered for the peace and liberation of ancestors. Kashi is for tarpan, tithi shraddha and Tripindi at Pishach Mochan. Check the selected puja page for its available dates, sankalp form and participant limit. If you do not know the tithi, confirm the suitable booking with our team. Read the full day-by-day guide: Pitru Paksha 2026 dates, tithis and vidhi.

Pitru Paksha 2026 — questions answered

When is Pitru Paksha in 2026?

Pitru Paksha 2026 runs from Saturday 26 September (Purnima Shraddha) to Saturday 10 October (Sarva Pitru Amavasya / Mahalaya), with Matamaha Shraddha on Sunday 11 October. In 2026 Panchami is a short tithi, so panchangs place Panchami Shraddha on either 30 September or 1 October — follow your family panchang.

Can I get pind daan or shraddha done online?

Yes. Divine Hindu's own pandit teams in Gaya and Kashi (Varanasi) perform the puja on your behalf on the date you choose, with the sankalp in your name and gotra naming up to four ancestors. You receive the video on WhatsApp within 3–4 days.

Gaya or Kashi — which should I choose?

Gaya pind daan at Vishnupad, Falgu and Akshayavat is traditionally offered for the peace and liberation of ancestors. Kashi is for tarpan, tithi shraddha and Tripindi Shraddha at Pishach Mochan Kund. Where a puja is offered at both, prices are shown for each.

What if I don't know the tithi of my ancestor's death?

Choose Sarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026 — the day for all ancestors, known and unknown. If your selected booking form does not offer a “tithi not known” option, confirm the suitable date with our team.

How much do Pitru Paksha pujas cost online?

Prices are shown on each puja page and include the pandit's dakshina and samagri; daan add-ons are optional.

Can daughters perform shraddha?

Yes. Any family member can be the karta — sons, daughters, spouses or grandchildren — and the sankalp is taken in that person's name and gotra. Sarva Pitru Amavasya in particular is the day on which daughters' families traditionally offer for the maternal side.

Reviewed by Pt. Alok Shastri, Pandit/Acharya · 17 years of experience · 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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Pitru Paksha 2026
Saturday 26 September to Saturday 10 October
Pind daan at
Gaya: Vishnupad, Falgu, Akshayavat
Kashi pujas
Ganga Tarpan, Tripindi Shraddha, Ghata Chaturdashi Shraddha
Sankalp
Taken in the devotee's name and gotra
Updates
Video or proof as stated on each puja page
Prasad
Not sent to your address

Pitru Paksha is the fortnight in which Hindu families remember their ancestors. In 2026 it ran from Saturday 26 September to Saturday 10 October.

This collection lists Gaya pind daan, and tarpan, tithi shraddha, Tripindi at Pishach Mochan Kund and Narayan Bali at Kashi (Varanasi). Each puja page states its date, who performs it and when your video or proof reaches you.

Gaya pind daan: Vishnupad, Falgu and Akshayavat

In Hindu tradition, Gaya is a revered tirtha for offering pind to ancestors. The puja title names three places: Vishnupad, the Falgu river and Akshayavat. Many families treat pind daan at Gaya as a rite done once in a lifetime.

Open the Gaya Pind Daan (Vishnupad, Falgu, Akshayavat) page for its date, what is included and who performs it. Pind daan at Gaya is booked online, and the priest takes the sankalp in your name and gotra.

Tarpan and shraddha at Kashi (Varanasi)

Kashi is the traditional name of Varanasi. The pujas listed for ancestors include:

Choosing between the pujas

Tarpan is an offering of water to ancestors, and the Ganga Tarpan page says any tithi. A tithi shraddha is done on the lunar day linked with an ancestor. Sarva Pitru Amavasya is the new moon day for all ancestors, including those whose tithi is not known.

In tradition, Tripindi Shraddha is linked with three generations. The Pitru Shanti Jaap page names a jaap of the Pitru Gayatri and Vishnu Sahasranama. Each puja page states what is included.

Pitru Paksha 2026 dates and booking

Pitru Paksha ended with Sarva Pitru Amavasya, also called Mahalaya Amavasya, on Saturday 10 October 2026. Some titles here carry that date, and Ghata Chaturdashi Shraddha carries 9 October 2026.

Each puja page states its own date and details. Please read it before you book. You can also explore pind daan pujas, pujas for ancestors and death anniversary shraddha.

Booking, sankalp and updates

Pujas are booked online. The priest takes the sankalp in your name and gotra, and each puja page states how many ancestors the puja covers.

Please check the spelling of every name and gotra. Video or proof is shared as stated on each puja page. Prasad is not sent to your address. Divine Hindu is an independent service, not affiliated with the temple administration.

Frequently asked questions

What is Gaya pind daan?

Gaya pind daan is the offering of pind to ancestors at Gaya, in a puja that names Vishnupad, Falgu and Akshayavat. In Hindu tradition, Gaya is a revered tirtha for this rite.

How does Gaya pind daan online booking work?

Open the Gaya Pind Daan page, read its date and details and book online. The priest takes the sankalp in your name and gotra. Video or proof is shared as stated on the page.

What is the Gaya pind daan cost?

The price is shown on each puja page. Open the puja you want and read what is included before you book.

Is pind daan in Varanasi also listed here?

Pind daan on this page is listed at Gaya. The Kashi (Varanasi) pujas are tarpan and shraddha rites. Check the Tithi Shraddha with Pind Daan page for its place and details.

Can I book a pandit in Gaya online?

You can book the pujas on this page online. The collection says Divine Hindu's own pandit teams perform them in your name and gotra. Each puja page states who performs it.

When was Pitru Paksha 2026?

Pitru Paksha 2026 ran from Saturday 26 September to Saturday 10 October 2026, ending with Sarva Pitru Amavasya. Each puja page states its own date.

Is prasad sent to my address?

No. Prasad is not sent to your address. Video or proof is shared as stated on each puja page, so please read the page before you book.

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Updated on 20 October 2026