{"title":"Pitru Paksha 2026 — Pind Daan in Gaya \u0026 Shraddha in Kashi","description":"\u003cp class=\"dh-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 runs from Saturday 26 September to Saturday 10 October.\u003c\/strong\u003e Book pind daan at Gaya (Vishnupad · Falgu · Akshayavat) and tarpan, tithi shraddha, Tripindi at Pishach Mochan Kund, Narayan Bali and asthi visarjan 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 and prasad by courier. Prices from ₹751.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAll Pitru Paksha 2026 pujas at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-pitru-compare\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePuja\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gaya-pind-daan-vishnupad-falgu-akshayavat\"\u003eGaya Pind Daan (Vishnupad · Falgu · Akshayavat)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGaya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny day 26 Sep–10 Oct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹5,100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoksha of the whole lineage — once in a lifetime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sarva-pitru-amavasya-mahalaya-puja-2026\"\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya Mahalaya Puja\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGaya or Kashi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSat 10 Oct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹751\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll ancestors, unknown tithis, maternal side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ganga-tarpan-kashi-pitru-paksha\"\u003eGanga Tarpan at Kashi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKashi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹1,100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaily \/ tithi offering — the simplest rite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pitru-dosh-nivaran-puja-pitru-paksha-2026\"\u003ePitru Dosh Nivaran Puja\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKashi or Gaya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹7,100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePitra Dosh in the kundli\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tripindi-shraddha-pishach-mochan-kund-2026\"\u003eTripindi Shraddha (Pishach Mochan Kund)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKashi or Gaya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹15,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree generations; 3+ years without shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tithi-shraddha-with-pind-daan-2026\"\u003eTithi Shraddha with Pind Daan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKashi or Gaya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYour ancestor's tithi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹3,100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe classic annual shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/narayan-bali-nag-bali-puja-2026\"\u003eNarayan Bali + Nag Bali\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKashi or Gaya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny day; 9 Oct preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹25,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnnatural deaths, no last rites, sarpa dosh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/matru-navami-avidhava-navami-shraddha-2026\"\u003eMatru Navami \/ Avidhava Navami Shraddha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKashi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun 4 Oct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹2,100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMothers and married women\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bharani-shraddha-gaya-2026\"\u003eMaha Bharani Shraddha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGaya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTue 29 Sep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹5,100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst Pitru Paksha after a death\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ghata-chaturdashi-shraddha-2026\"\u003eGhata Chaturdashi Shraddha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKashi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFri 9 Oct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹2,100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccidental, violent or untimely deaths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dwadashi-sanyasi-shraddha-2026\"\u003eDwadashi (Sanyasi \u0026amp; Children) Shraddha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKashi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWed 7 Oct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹2,100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSanyasis and children of the family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/asthi-visarjan-manikarnika-varanasi\"\u003eAsthi Visarjan at Manikarnika Ghat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKashi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹5,100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImmersion of ashes when you cannot travel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pitru-shanti-jaap-pitru-gayatri-vishnu-sahasranama\"\u003ePitru Shanti Jaap (11,000 Pitru Gayatri)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKashi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹1,100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMantra-jaap add-on or stand-alone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaya\u003c\/strong\u003e is for moksha pind daan — the once-in-a-lifetime ritual. \u003cstrong\u003eKashi\u003c\/strong\u003e is for tarpan, tithi shraddha, Tripindi at Pishach Mochan and asthi visarjan. Every listing has a date selector limited to the days that puja can be performed, a “tithi not known” option that sets Sarva Pitru Amavasya, and a sankalp form for 1 to 4 persons. Read the full day-by-day guide: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pitru-paksha-2026-shraddh-dates-tithi-vidhi\"\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 dates, tithis and vidhi\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 — questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen is Pitru Paksha in 2026?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePitru 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. A lunar eclipse falls on 26 September, so that day's tarpan is timed after moksha-kaal by the pandits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I get pind daan or shraddha done online?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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 and prasad or holy water by courier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGaya or Kashi — which should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGaya is for moksha pind daan — the once-in-a-lifetime ritual at Vishnupad, Falgu and Akshayavat. Kashi is for tarpan, tithi shraddha, Tripindi Shraddha at Pishach Mochan Kund and asthi visarjan. Where a puja is offered at both, prices are shown for each.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if I don't know the tithi of my ancestor's death?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose Sarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026 — the day for all ancestors, known and unknown. Every booking form has a “tithi not known” option that sets this date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much do Pitru Paksha pujas cost online?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom ₹751 (Sarva Pitru Amavasya, one pitr) and ₹1,100 (Ganga tarpan) to ₹5,100 for Gaya pind daan, ₹7,100 for Pitru Dosh Nivaran, ₹15,000 for Tripindi Shraddha and ₹25,000 for Narayan Bali with Nag Bali. All prices include the pandit's dakshina and samagri; daan add-ons are optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan daughters perform shraddha?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"When is Pitru Paksha in 2026?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"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. A lunar eclipse falls on 26 September, so that day's tarpan is timed after moksha-kaal by the pandits.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I get pind daan or shraddha done online?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"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 and prasad or holy water by courier.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Gaya or Kashi — which should I choose?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Gaya is for moksha pind daan — the once-in-a-lifetime ritual at Vishnupad, Falgu and Akshayavat. Kashi is for tarpan, tithi shraddha, Tripindi Shraddha at Pishach Mochan Kund and asthi visarjan. Where a puja is offered at both, prices are shown for each.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What if I don't know the tithi of my ancestor's death?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Choose Sarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026 — the day for all ancestors, known and unknown. Every booking form has a “tithi not known” option that sets this date.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How much do Pitru Paksha pujas cost online?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"From ₹751 (Sarva Pitru Amavasya, one pitr) and ₹1,100 (Ganga tarpan) to ₹5,100 for Gaya pind daan, ₹7,100 for Pitru Dosh Nivaran, ₹15,000 for Tripindi Shraddha and ₹25,000 for Narayan Bali with Nag Bali. All prices include the pandit's dakshina and samagri; daan add-ons are optional.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can daughters perform shraddha?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"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.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\u003cp class=\"dh-updated\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gaya-pind-daan-vishnupad-falgu-akshayavat","title":"Gaya Pind Daan (Vishnupad · Falgu · Akshayavat) — Pitru Paksha 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"dh-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaya Pind Daan\u003c\/strong\u003e is the pind daan offered at the three vedis of Gaya — the Vishnupad temple, the Falgu river bank and the Akshayavat banyan — for the moksha of ancestors. Divine Hindu's Gaya pandits perform it in your name and gotra on any day of Pitru Paksha 2026 (26 September – 10 October), from ₹5,100 for a single vedi to ₹21,000 for all three vedis with Brahmin bhojan and gau daan; you receive the video in 3–4 days and Falgu water at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhere\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGaya, Bihar — Vishnupad temple, Falgu river bank, Akshayavat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny day, 26 Sep – 10 Oct 2026 (Sarva Pitru Amavasya 10 Oct for unknown tithis)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFor whom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParents, grandparents or the whole lineage; up to 4 ancestors per booking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackages\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEk Vedi ₹5,100 · Teen Vedi ₹11,000 · Teen Vedi + Brahmin Bhojan \u0026amp; Gau Daan ₹21,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePerformed by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDivine Hindu's Gaya pandit team, full shastra vidhi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eYou receive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePuja video (3–4 days) · Falgu water \u0026amp; Gaya til–kusha box (8–10 days)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBook by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 PM the day before the chosen date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone who wishes to perform the once-in-a-lifetime Gaya shraddha for parents, grandparents or the whole lineage; families who could not travel to Gaya; those whose ancestors have not received shraddha for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is performed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp with the karta's name and gotra, naming each ancestor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePind daan at Vishnupad (Ek Vedi) or at all three vedis — Vishnupad, Falgu and Akshayavat (Teen Vedi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarpan with black til, kusha and Falgu water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrahmin bhojan and gau daan in the ₹21,000 package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDakshina and daan on your behalf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp taken in the name and gotra of the karta, naming each ancestor you list (up to 4 persons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo of your puja on WhatsApp within 3–4 days, with the names and gotra chanted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFalgu water and a Gaya til–kusha box by courier in 8–10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA short guidance note from the pandit on what to continue at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich day should this be done?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGaya pind daan can be offered on any day of Pitru Paksha. Choose the tithi of your ancestor's passing if you know it; if you don't, or you are offering for the whole lineage, choose Sarva Pitru Amavasya on Saturday 10 October. Maha Bharani Shraddha (Tuesday 29 September) is preferred when the person passed away within the last year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 day guide (26 Sep – 10 Oct)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-pitru-cal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShraddha tithi\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 26 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurnima \/ Proshthapadi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePitru Paksha begins · lunar eclipse — tarpan timing as per pandit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 27 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePratipada Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 28 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwitiya Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 29 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTritiya — Maha Bharani Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBharani nakshatra in aparahna: for a family member who passed within the last year (first Pitru Paksha), also kept for those who died unmarried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 30 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eseveral panchangs also place Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 1 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShashthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanchami runs at sunrise — other panchangs keep Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 2 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaptami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 3 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAshtami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 4 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNavami — Matru \/ Avidhava Navami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emothers, grandmothers and married women who passed before their husband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 5 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDashami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 6 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEkadashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndira Ekadashi — kept for departed ancestors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 7 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwadashi — Sanyasi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eascetics and children of the family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 8 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrayodashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 9 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturdashi — Ghata Chaturdashi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eaccidental, violent or untimely deaths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 10 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eall ancestors, known and unknown — the most important day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 11 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Shukla Pratipada)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ematernal grandfather, offered by the daughter's son\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRule of thumb:\u003c\/em\u003e perform the shraddha on the tithi (lunar day) on which the person passed away. If the tithi is not known, choose \u003cstrong\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pandits fix the exact muhurat on the day; on 26 September the lunar eclipse moves tarpan to after moksha-kaal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the package and the location where you want it performed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the shraddha date. Any date from 26 September to 10 October is open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter the sankalp details: number of persons (1 to 4), each ancestor's name and relation, your own name as karta, and your gotra (write \u003cem\u003eKashyap\u003c\/em\u003e if unknown).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd daan (Brahmin bhojan, gau seva, anna daan, vastra daan, deep daan) if you wish, and pay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 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 \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions about this puja\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much does Gaya pind daan cost online?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e₹5,100 for pind daan at Vishnupad alone (Ek Vedi), ₹11,000 for all three vedis — Vishnupad, Falgu and Akshayavat (Teen Vedi), and ₹21,000 for Teen Vedi with Brahmin bhojan and gau daan. Prices include the pandit's dakshina and samagri; daan add-ons are optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy is Gaya considered the most important place for pind daan?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Garuda Purana and Vayu Purana describe Gaya as the tirtha where Lord Vishnu's footprint (Vishnupad) rests, and hold that shraddha offered here frees the ancestors from the cycle of rebirth. That is why a Gaya shraddha is traditionally performed once in a lifetime for the whole lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eI don't know the tithi my ancestor died on. Can I still book?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. If the tithi (lunar day) of the death is not known, choose Sarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026 — the day on which shraddha is offered to all ancestors, known and unknown. Tick “tithi not known” in the booking form and the date is set for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan a daughter or granddaughter book Gaya pind daan?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Any family member can be the karta (the person offering the puja) — sons, daughters, spouses or grandchildren. The pandits take the sankalp in the karta's name and gotra; write “Kashyap” if the gotra is not known.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow will I know the pind daan was actually performed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour 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; prasad and holy water follow by courier in 8–10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to travel to Gaya?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The puja is performed on your behalf by our pandits on the date you choose. You do not need to travel; you receive the recorded video and prasad at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How much does Gaya pind daan cost online?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"₹5,100 for pind daan at Vishnupad alone (Ek Vedi), ₹11,000 for all three vedis — Vishnupad, Falgu and Akshayavat (Teen Vedi), and ₹21,000 for Teen Vedi with Brahmin bhojan and gau daan. Prices include the pandit's dakshina and samagri; daan add-ons are optional.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Why is Gaya considered the most important place for pind daan?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The Garuda Purana and Vayu Purana describe Gaya as the tirtha where Lord Vishnu's footprint (Vishnupad) rests, and hold that shraddha offered here frees the ancestors from the cycle of rebirth. 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You do not need to travel; you receive the recorded video and prasad at home.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Pitru Paksha pujas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sarva-pitru-amavasya-mahalaya-puja-2026\"\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya Mahalaya Puja — 10 Oct\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bharani-shraddha-gaya-2026\"\u003eBharani Shraddha at Gaya — 29 Sep, first Pitru Paksha after a death\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tithi-shraddha-with-pind-daan-2026\"\u003eTithi Shraddha with Pind Daan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pitru-paksha-2026\"\u003eAll Pitru Paksha 2026 pujas — Gaya \u0026amp; Kashi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pitru-paksha-2026-shraddh-dates-tithi-vidhi\"\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 dates, tithis and vidhi (guide)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"dh-updated\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Hindu","offers":[{"title":"Ek Vedi Pind Daan (Vishnupad)","offer_id":54117657182515,"sku":"DH-PP-01-A","price":5100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Teen Vedi Pind Daan (Vishnupad · Falgu · Akshayavat)","offer_id":54117657215283,"sku":"DH-PP-01-B","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Teen Vedi + Brahmin Bhojan \u0026 Gau Daan","offer_id":54117657248051,"sku":"DH-PP-01-C","price":21000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/4988\/3955\/files\/gaya-pind-daan-vishnupad-falgu-akshayavat.webp?v=1789991427"},{"product_id":"sarva-pitru-amavasya-mahalaya-puja-2026","title":"Sarva Pitru Amavasya Mahalaya Puja — 10 October 2026 (Gaya \u0026 Kashi)","description":"\u003cp class=\"dh-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya\u003c\/strong\u003e, also called Mahalaya Amavasya, falls on Saturday 10 October 2026 and is the one day on which shraddha may be offered to all ancestors together — those whose death tithi is known and those whose is not, the father's side and the mother's. Divine Hindu performs it in Gaya (pind daan at Vishnupad) or Kashi (tarpan and pind daan at the Ganga) in your name and gotra, for 1, 2 or 4 pitrs, from ₹751.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhere\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGaya (Vishnupad) or Kashi \/ Varanasi (Ganga ghats) — you choose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaturday 10 October 2026 only (Mahalaya Amavasya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFor whom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll ancestors — unknown tithis, maternal side, anyone missed during the fortnight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackages\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 pitr ₹751 · 2 pitrs ₹1,251 · Family, 4 pitrs ₹2,501 (same price in Gaya and Kashi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePerformed by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDivine Hindu's pandit teams in Gaya and Kashi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eYou receive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePuja video (3–4 days) · prasad \/ holy water by courier (8–10 days)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBook by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 PM on Friday 9 October\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamilies who do not know the exact tithi of a death; those offering for many ancestors at once; daughters and daughters' families offering for the maternal side; anyone who could not perform shraddha earlier in the fortnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is performed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp naming 1, 2 or up to 4 pitrs (choose the package)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarpan with til, kusha and holy water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePind daan and offerings to the pitrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrahmin dakshina on your behalf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp taken in the name and gotra of the karta, naming each ancestor you list (up to 4 persons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo of your puja on WhatsApp within 3–4 days, with the names and gotra chanted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGanga jal and prasad from Kashi by courier in 8–10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA short guidance note from the pandit on what to continue at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich day should this be done?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis puja is performed only on Sarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026. The date is fixed in the booking; the pandits choose the muhurat on the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 day guide (26 Sep – 10 Oct)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-pitru-cal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShraddha tithi\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 26 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurnima \/ Proshthapadi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePitru Paksha begins · lunar eclipse — tarpan timing as per pandit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 27 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePratipada Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 28 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwitiya Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 29 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTritiya — Maha Bharani Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBharani nakshatra in aparahna: for a family member who passed within the last year (first Pitru Paksha), also kept for those who died unmarried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 30 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eseveral panchangs also place Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 1 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShashthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanchami runs at sunrise — other panchangs keep Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 2 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaptami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 3 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAshtami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 4 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNavami — Matru \/ Avidhava Navami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emothers, grandmothers and married women who passed before their husband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 5 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDashami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 6 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEkadashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndira Ekadashi — kept for departed ancestors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 7 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwadashi — Sanyasi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eascetics and children of the family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 8 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrayodashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 9 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturdashi — Ghata Chaturdashi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eaccidental, violent or untimely deaths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 10 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eall ancestors, known and unknown — the most important day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 11 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Shukla Pratipada)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ematernal grandfather, offered by the daughter's son\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRule of thumb:\u003c\/em\u003e perform the shraddha on the tithi (lunar day) on which the person passed away. If the tithi is not known, choose \u003cstrong\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pandits fix the exact muhurat on the day; on 26 September the lunar eclipse moves tarpan to after moksha-kaal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the package and the location where you want it performed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the shraddha date. The date is fixed to Saturday 10 October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter the sankalp details: number of persons (1 to 4), each ancestor's name and relation, your own name as karta, and your gotra (write \u003cem\u003eKashyap\u003c\/em\u003e if unknown).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd daan (Brahmin bhojan, gau seva, anna daan, vastra daan, deep daan) if you wish, and pay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 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 \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions about this puja\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Sarva Pitru Amavasya and why is it called Mahalaya?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the new-moon day that closes Pitru Paksha — in 2026, Saturday 10 October. Shraddha offered on this day reaches all ancestors together, which is why it is also called Mahalaya (“the great abode”) Amavasya. It is the day for ancestors whose tithi is unknown, for the maternal lineage, and for anyone who missed their tithi shraddha.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much does the Sarva Pitru Amavasya puja cost?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e₹751 for one pitr, ₹1,251 for two pitrs and ₹2,501 for a family package of four pitrs. The price is the same whether you choose Gaya or Kashi, and includes dakshina and samagri.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGaya or Kashi — which should I choose for Mahalaya Amavasya?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eGaya if you want pind daan at Vishnupad, the tirtha associated with moksha of the ancestors. Kashi if you prefer tarpan and pind daan at the Ganga ghats. Both are performed by our own pandits on the same day with the same vidhi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan daughters perform Sarva Pitru Amavasya shraddha for their parents?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Any family member can be the karta (the person offering the puja) — sons, daughters, spouses or grandchildren. The pandits take the sankalp in the karta's name and gotra; write “Kashyap” if the gotra is not known.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow will I know the puja was done in my name?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour 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; prasad and holy water follow by courier in 8–10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I book on 10 October itself?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBookings close at 6 PM on Friday 9 October so the pandits can prepare the sankalp list. Same-day requests are taken on WhatsApp only, subject to availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is Sarva Pitru Amavasya and why is it called Mahalaya?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It is the new-moon day that closes Pitru Paksha — in 2026, Saturday 10 October. Shraddha offered on this day reaches all ancestors together, which is why it is also called Mahalaya (“the great abode”) Amavasya. 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Same-day requests are taken on WhatsApp only, subject to availability.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Pitru Paksha pujas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gaya-pind-daan-vishnupad-falgu-akshayavat\"\u003eGaya Pind Daan — Vishnupad, Falgu, Akshayavat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ganga-tarpan-kashi-pitru-paksha\"\u003eGanga Tarpan at Kashi — any tithi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pitru-dosh-nivaran-puja-pitru-paksha-2026\"\u003ePitru Dosh Nivaran Puja\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pitru-paksha-2026\"\u003eAll Pitru Paksha 2026 pujas — Gaya \u0026amp; Kashi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pitru-paksha-2026-shraddh-dates-tithi-vidhi\"\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 dates, tithis and vidhi (guide)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"dh-updated\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Hindu","offers":[{"title":"Gaya \/ 1 Pitr","offer_id":54117657805107,"sku":"DH-PP-02-G1","price":751.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gaya \/ 2 Pitrs","offer_id":54117657837875,"sku":"DH-PP-02-G2","price":1251.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gaya \/ Family (4 Pitrs)","offer_id":54117657870643,"sku":"DH-PP-02-G4","price":2501.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Varanasi \/ 1 Pitr","offer_id":54117657903411,"sku":"DH-PP-02-V1","price":751.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Varanasi \/ 2 Pitrs","offer_id":54117657936179,"sku":"DH-PP-02-V2","price":1251.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Varanasi \/ Family (4 Pitrs)","offer_id":54117657968947,"sku":"DH-PP-02-V4","price":2501.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/4988\/3955\/files\/sarva-pitru-amavasya-mahalaya-puja-2026.webp?v=1789991461"},{"product_id":"ganga-tarpan-kashi-pitru-paksha","title":"Ganga Tarpan at Kashi (any tithi) — Pitru Paksha 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"dh-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGanga Tarpan\u003c\/strong\u003e is the offering of water, black til and kusha grass to the ancestors at the Ganga — the simplest shraddha rite of Pitru Paksha. Divine Hindu's Varanasi pandit performs it at Dashashwamedh or Assi ghat on the tithi you choose between 26 September and 10 October 2026, in your name and gotra, for ₹1,100.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhere\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKashi \/ Varanasi — Dashashwamedh or Assi ghat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny day, 26 Sep – 10 Oct 2026; choose your ancestor's tithi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFor whom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnyone wishing to offer tarpan; up to 4 ancestors per booking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹1,100 per date (book one per day for a daily tarpan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePerformed by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDivine Hindu's Kashi pandit team, morning muhurat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eYou receive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePuja video (3–4 days) · Ganga jal and prasad by courier (8–10 days)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBook by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 PM the day before\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone who wishes to offer tarpan during Pitru Paksha; families beginning the tradition; those who want a daily or tithi-specific offering without the larger pind daan ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is performed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp with your name and gotra, naming the ancestors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarpan with Ganga water, black til and kusha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffering of flowers and a diya at the ghat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformed at the morning muhurat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp taken in the name and gotra of the karta, naming each ancestor you list (up to 4 persons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo of your puja on WhatsApp within 3–4 days, with the names and gotra chanted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGanga jal and prasad from Kashi by courier in 8–10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA short guidance note from the pandit on what to continue at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich day should this be done?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the tithi of your ancestor's passing from the day guide below. If it is unknown, choose Sarva Pitru Amavasya (10 October). Tarpan can also be booked for several days — add one booking per date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 day guide (26 Sep – 10 Oct)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-pitru-cal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShraddha tithi\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 26 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurnima \/ Proshthapadi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePitru Paksha begins · lunar eclipse — tarpan timing as per pandit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 27 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePratipada Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 28 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwitiya Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 29 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTritiya — Maha Bharani Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBharani nakshatra in aparahna: for a family member who passed within the last year (first Pitru Paksha), also kept for those who died unmarried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 30 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eseveral panchangs also place Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 1 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShashthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanchami runs at sunrise — other panchangs keep Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 2 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaptami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 3 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAshtami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 4 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNavami — Matru \/ Avidhava Navami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emothers, grandmothers and married women who passed before their husband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 5 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDashami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 6 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEkadashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndira Ekadashi — kept for departed ancestors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 7 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwadashi — Sanyasi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eascetics and children of the family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 8 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrayodashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 9 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturdashi — Ghata Chaturdashi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eaccidental, violent or untimely deaths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 10 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eall ancestors, known and unknown — the most important day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 11 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Shukla Pratipada)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ematernal grandfather, offered by the daughter's son\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRule of thumb:\u003c\/em\u003e perform the shraddha on the tithi (lunar day) on which the person passed away. If the tithi is not known, choose \u003cstrong\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pandits fix the exact muhurat on the day; on 26 September the lunar eclipse moves tarpan to after moksha-kaal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the package and the location where you want it performed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the shraddha date. Any date from 26 September to 10 October is open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter the sankalp details: number of persons (1 to 4), each ancestor's name and relation, your own name as karta, and your gotra (write \u003cem\u003eKashyap\u003c\/em\u003e if unknown).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd daan (Brahmin bhojan, gau seva, anna daan, vastra daan, deep daan) if you wish, and pay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 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 \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions about this puja\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is tarpan and how is it different from pind daan?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTarpan is the offering of water mixed with black til and kusha to the ancestors, made with mantras; it is the daily rite of Pitru Paksha. Pind daan adds the offering of rice-flour pinds and is the fuller shraddha. Tarpan can be offered every day of the fortnight; pind daan is usually offered on the ancestor's tithi or on Amavasya.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much does Ganga tarpan at Kashi cost?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e₹1,100 for one date, including the pandit's dakshina, til, kusha, flowers and a diya. To have tarpan offered on several days, add one booking per date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhich ghat is the tarpan performed at?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDashashwamedh ghat or Assi ghat in Varanasi, at the morning muhurat, depending on the pandit assigned to your date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eI don't know my ancestor's tithi. Which date should I choose?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. If the tithi (lunar day) of the death is not known, choose Sarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026 — the day on which shraddha is offered to all ancestors, known and unknown. Tick “tithi not known” in the booking form and the date is set for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow will I know the tarpan was offered in my name?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour 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; prasad and holy water follow by courier in 8–10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I have to be present in Varanasi?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The puja is performed on your behalf by our pandits on the date you choose. You do not need to travel; you receive the recorded video and prasad at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is tarpan and how is it different from pind daan?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Tarpan is the offering of water mixed with black til and kusha to the ancestors, made with mantras; it is the daily rite of Pitru Paksha. Pind daan adds the offering of rice-flour pinds and is the fuller shraddha. 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You do not need to travel; you receive the recorded video and prasad at home.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Pitru Paksha pujas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tithi-shraddha-with-pind-daan-2026\"\u003eTithi Shraddha with Pind Daan — the fuller annual shraddha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sarva-pitru-amavasya-mahalaya-puja-2026\"\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya Puja — 10 Oct\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pitru-shanti-jaap-pitru-gayatri-vishnu-sahasranama\"\u003ePitru Shanti Jaap — add mantra-jaap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pitru-paksha-2026\"\u003eAll Pitru Paksha 2026 pujas — Gaya \u0026amp; Kashi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pitru-paksha-2026-shraddh-dates-tithi-vidhi\"\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 dates, tithis and vidhi (guide)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"dh-updated\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Hindu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54117658263859,"sku":"DH-PP-03","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/4988\/3955\/files\/ganga-tarpan-kashi-pitru-paksha.webp?v=1789991495"},{"product_id":"pitru-dosh-nivaran-puja-pitru-paksha-2026","title":"Pitru Dosh Nivaran Puja — Pitru Paksha 2026 (Varanasi \/ Gaya)","description":"\u003cp class=\"dh-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePitru Dosh Nivaran Puja\u003c\/strong\u003e is the shanti puja performed when a kundli shows Pitra Dosh — typically the Sun or Moon afflicted by Rahu, Ketu or Saturn in the ninth house — which astrologers read as the displeasure of ancestors and link to delays in marriage, children, money and peace at home. Divine Hindu performs it during Pitru Paksha 2026 in Varanasi (₹7,100) or Gaya (₹11,000) with havan, tarpan and pind daan in your name and gotra.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhere\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVaranasi (Kashi ghats) ₹7,100 · Gaya (Vishnupad) ₹11,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny day, 26 Sep – 10 Oct 2026; Sarva Pitru Amavasya (10 Oct) preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFor whom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnyone whose kundli shows Pitra Dosh; families facing repeated delays or unrest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSankalp · Pitra Dosh shanti havan · tarpan · pind daan · Brahmin bhojan \u0026amp; dakshina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePerformed by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDivine Hindu's pandit teams in Kashi and Gaya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eYou receive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePuja video (3–4 days) · prasad \/ holy water by courier (8–10 days)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBook by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 PM the day before\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThose whose astrologer has found Pitra Dosh; families facing unexplained delays in marriage, children, money or peace at home; anyone recommended this remedy from a kundli consultation on the Divine Hindu app.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is performed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp in your name and gotra for the pitrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitra Dosh shanti havan with the prescribed mantras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarpan and pind daan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrahmin bhojan and dakshina on your behalf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp taken in the name and gotra of the karta, naming each ancestor you list (up to 4 persons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo of your puja on WhatsApp within 3–4 days, with the names and gotra chanted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGanga jal and prasad from Kashi by courier in 8–10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA short guidance note from the pandit on what to continue at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich day should this be done?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny day of Pitru Paksha is suitable; Sarva Pitru Amavasya on 10 October is the most preferred. Choose the tithi of the ancestor's passing if the dosh is traced to a particular person.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 day guide (26 Sep – 10 Oct)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-pitru-cal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShraddha tithi\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 26 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurnima \/ Proshthapadi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePitru Paksha begins · lunar eclipse — tarpan timing as per pandit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 27 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePratipada Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 28 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwitiya Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 29 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTritiya — Maha Bharani Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBharani nakshatra in aparahna: for a family member who passed within the last year (first Pitru Paksha), also kept for those who died unmarried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 30 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eseveral panchangs also place Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 1 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShashthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanchami runs at sunrise — other panchangs keep Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 2 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaptami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 3 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAshtami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 4 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNavami — Matru \/ Avidhava Navami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emothers, grandmothers and married women who passed before their husband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 5 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDashami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 6 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEkadashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndira Ekadashi — kept for departed ancestors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 7 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwadashi — Sanyasi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eascetics and children of the family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 8 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrayodashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 9 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturdashi — Ghata Chaturdashi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eaccidental, violent or untimely deaths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 10 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eall ancestors, known and unknown — the most important day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 11 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Shukla Pratipada)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ematernal grandfather, offered by the daughter's son\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRule of thumb:\u003c\/em\u003e perform the shraddha on the tithi (lunar day) on which the person passed away. If the tithi is not known, choose \u003cstrong\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pandits fix the exact muhurat on the day; on 26 September the lunar eclipse moves tarpan to after moksha-kaal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the package and the location where you want it performed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the shraddha date. Any date from 26 September to 10 October is open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter the sankalp details: number of persons (1 to 4), each ancestor's name and relation, your own name as karta, and your gotra (write \u003cem\u003eKashyap\u003c\/em\u003e if unknown).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd daan (Brahmin bhojan, gau seva, anna daan, vastra daan, deep daan) if you wish, and pay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 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 \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions about this puja\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Pitra Dosh in a kundli?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePitra Dosh is a yoga read in the birth chart when the Sun (or Moon) is afflicted by Rahu, Ketu or Saturn, especially in the ninth house of ancestors and dharma. Traditional astrology links it to delays in marriage, difficulty having children, money that does not stay, and recurring quarrels in the family, and prescribes Pitru Dosh Nivaran puja and shraddha as the remedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much does Pitru Dosh Nivaran puja cost?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e₹7,100 in Varanasi and ₹11,000 in Gaya. Both include the havan, tarpan, pind daan, Brahmin bhojan, dakshina and samagri; the Gaya price reflects pind daan at Vishnupad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs Pitru Paksha the best time for Pitru Dosh Nivaran?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The puja can be done any time of year, but the fortnight of Pitru Paksha — when the ancestors are believed to be closest — is held to be the most effective, with Sarva Pitru Amavasya (10 October 2026) the most preferred day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eShould I choose Varanasi or Gaya?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose Gaya if you want the pind daan part performed at Vishnupad, the tirtha associated with moksha of ancestors. Choose Varanasi for the same vidhi at the Ganga ghats at a lower price. The havan and mantras are the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I check for Pitra Dosh before booking?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — a kundli consultation with an astrologer on the Divine Hindu app can confirm whether Pitra Dosh is present before you book the remedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow will I know the puja was done in my name?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour name, gotra and each ancestor's name are spoken aloud in the sankalp, and the puja is recorded. 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The video reaches you on WhatsApp within 3–4 days; prasad and holy water follow by courier in 8–10 days.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Pitru Paksha pujas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tripindi-shraddha-pishach-mochan-kund-2026\"\u003eTripindi Shraddha — for 3 generations without shraddha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/narayan-bali-nag-bali-puja-2026\"\u003eNarayan Bali + Nag Bali — unnatural deaths, sarpa dosh\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sarva-pitru-amavasya-mahalaya-puja-2026\"\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya Puja — 10 Oct\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pitru-paksha-2026\"\u003eAll Pitru Paksha 2026 pujas — Gaya \u0026amp; Kashi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pitru-paksha-2026-shraddh-dates-tithi-vidhi\"\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 dates, tithis and vidhi (guide)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"dh-updated\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Hindu","offers":[{"title":"Varanasi","offer_id":54117658427699,"sku":"DH-PP-04-V","price":7100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gaya","offer_id":54117658460467,"sku":"DH-PP-04-G","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/4988\/3955\/files\/pitru-dosh-nivaran-puja-pitru-paksha-2026.webp?v=1789991528"},{"product_id":"tripindi-shraddha-pishach-mochan-kund-2026","title":"Tripindi Shraddha at Pishach Mochan Kund — Pitru Paksha 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"dh-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTripindi Shraddha\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 for ₹15,000, or at Gaya for ₹21,000, during Pitru Paksha 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhere\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePishach Mochan Kund, Varanasi ₹15,000 · Gaya ₹21,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny day, 26 Sep – 10 Oct 2026; 9 Oct (Ghata Chaturdashi) or 10 Oct (Amavasya) preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFor whom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLineages with 3+ years of missed shraddha, unknown, accidental or untimely deaths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSankalp for three generations · three pinds with tarpan · mantra-jaap \u0026amp; havan · Brahmin bhojan \u0026amp; dakshina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePerformed by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDivine Hindu's pandit teams in Kashi and Gaya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eYou receive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePuja video (3–4 days) · prasad \/ holy water by courier (8–10 days)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBook by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 PM the day before\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamilies 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is performed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp in your name and gotra for three generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree pinds offered with tarpan at Pishach Mochan Kund\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrescribed mantra-jaap and havan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrahmin bhojan and dakshina on your behalf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp taken in the name and gotra of the karta, naming each ancestor you list (up to 4 persons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo of your puja on WhatsApp within 3–4 days, with the names and gotra chanted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGanga jal and prasad from Kashi by courier in 8–10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA short guidance note from the pandit on what to continue at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich day should this be done?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTripindi 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 day guide (26 Sep – 10 Oct)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-pitru-cal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShraddha tithi\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 26 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurnima \/ Proshthapadi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePitru Paksha begins · lunar eclipse — tarpan timing as per pandit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 27 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePratipada Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 28 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwitiya Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 29 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTritiya — Maha Bharani Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBharani nakshatra in aparahna: for a family member who passed within the last year (first Pitru Paksha), also kept for those who died unmarried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 30 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eseveral panchangs also place Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 1 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShashthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanchami runs at sunrise — other panchangs keep Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 2 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaptami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 3 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAshtami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 4 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNavami — Matru \/ Avidhava Navami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emothers, grandmothers and married women who passed before their husband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 5 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDashami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 6 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEkadashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndira Ekadashi — kept for departed ancestors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 7 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwadashi — Sanyasi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eascetics and children of the family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 8 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrayodashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 9 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturdashi — Ghata Chaturdashi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eaccidental, violent or untimely deaths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 10 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eall ancestors, known and unknown — the most important day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 11 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Shukla Pratipada)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ematernal grandfather, offered by the daughter's son\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRule of thumb:\u003c\/em\u003e perform the shraddha on the tithi (lunar day) on which the person passed away. If the tithi is not known, choose \u003cstrong\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pandits fix the exact muhurat on the day; on 26 September the lunar eclipse moves tarpan to after moksha-kaal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the package and the location where you want it performed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the shraddha date. Any date from 26 September to 10 October is open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter the sankalp details: number of persons (1 to 4), each ancestor's name and relation, your own name as karta, and your gotra (write \u003cem\u003eKashyap\u003c\/em\u003e if unknown).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd daan (Brahmin bhojan, gau seva, anna daan, vastra daan, deep daan) if you wish, and pay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 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 \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions about this puja\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Tripindi Shraddha?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e“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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy Pishach Mochan Kund?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePishach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much does Tripindi Shraddha cost?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e₹15,000 at Pishach Mochan Kund in Varanasi and ₹21,000 at Gaya, including the three pinds, tarpan, mantra-jaap, havan, Brahmin bhojan, dakshina and samagri.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho should perform Tripindi — is it only for Pitra Dosh?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhich date should I choose for Tripindi?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow will I know it was performed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour 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; prasad and holy water follow by courier in 8–10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@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; prasad and holy water follow by courier in 8–10 days.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Pitru Paksha pujas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pitru-dosh-nivaran-puja-pitru-paksha-2026\"\u003ePitru Dosh Nivaran Puja\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/narayan-bali-nag-bali-puja-2026\"\u003eNarayan Bali + Nag Bali Puja\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ghata-chaturdashi-shraddha-2026\"\u003eGhata Chaturdashi Shraddha — 9 Oct\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pitru-paksha-2026\"\u003eAll Pitru Paksha 2026 pujas — Gaya \u0026amp; Kashi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pitru-paksha-2026-shraddh-dates-tithi-vidhi\"\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 dates, tithis and vidhi (guide)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"dh-updated\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Hindu","offers":[{"title":"Varanasi","offer_id":54117659705651,"sku":"DH-PP-05-V","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gaya","offer_id":54117659738419,"sku":"DH-PP-05-G","price":21000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/4988\/3955\/files\/tripindi-shraddha-pishach-mochan-kund-2026.webp?v=1789991562"},{"product_id":"tithi-shraddha-with-pind-daan-2026","title":"Tithi Shraddha with Pind Daan (choose your tithi) — Pitru Paksha 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"dh-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTithi Shraddha\u003c\/strong\u003e is the annual shraddha performed on the tithi (lunar day) on which a parent or grandparent passed away, with pind daan, tarpan and Brahmin bhojan in their name. During Pitru Paksha 2026 Divine Hindu performs it on the tithi you choose at the Kashi ghats (₹3,100) or at Vishnupad, Gaya (₹7,100), in your name and gotra.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhere\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKashi \/ Varanasi ghats ₹3,100 · Gaya (Vishnupad) ₹7,100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe tithi of the death, 26 Sep – 10 Oct 2026 (see the day guide)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFor whom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe yearly shraddha of a parent or grandparent; up to 4 ancestors per booking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSankalp · pind daan · tarpan · Brahmin bhojan · dakshina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePerformed by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDivine Hindu's pandit teams in Kashi and Gaya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eYou receive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePuja video (3–4 days) · prasad \/ holy water by courier (8–10 days)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBook by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 PM the day before the tithi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSons and daughters performing the yearly shraddha of a parent or grandparent; families who could not travel this year; anyone who wants the ritual on the precise tithi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is performed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp in your name and gotra, naming the ancestor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePind daan and tarpan on the chosen tithi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrahmin bhojan in the ancestor's name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDakshina and daan on your behalf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp taken in the name and gotra of the karta, naming each ancestor you list (up to 4 persons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo of your puja on WhatsApp within 3–4 days, with the names and gotra chanted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGanga jal and prasad from Kashi by courier in 8–10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA short guidance note from the pandit on what to continue at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich day should this be done?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the tithi on which the person passed away — the day guide below lists each tithi's date this year. If the tithi is unknown, choose Sarva Pitru Amavasya (10 October).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 day guide (26 Sep – 10 Oct)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-pitru-cal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShraddha tithi\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 26 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurnima \/ Proshthapadi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePitru Paksha begins · lunar eclipse — tarpan timing as per pandit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 27 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePratipada Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 28 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwitiya Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 29 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTritiya — Maha Bharani Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBharani nakshatra in aparahna: for a family member who passed within the last year (first Pitru Paksha), also kept for those who died unmarried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 30 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eseveral panchangs also place Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 1 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShashthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanchami runs at sunrise — other panchangs keep Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 2 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaptami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 3 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAshtami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 4 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNavami — Matru \/ Avidhava Navami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emothers, grandmothers and married women who passed before their husband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 5 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDashami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 6 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEkadashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndira Ekadashi — kept for departed ancestors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 7 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwadashi — Sanyasi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eascetics and children of the family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 8 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrayodashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 9 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturdashi — Ghata Chaturdashi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eaccidental, violent or untimely deaths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 10 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eall ancestors, known and unknown — the most important day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 11 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Shukla Pratipada)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ematernal grandfather, offered by the daughter's son\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRule of thumb:\u003c\/em\u003e perform the shraddha on the tithi (lunar day) on which the person passed away. If the tithi is not known, choose \u003cstrong\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pandits fix the exact muhurat on the day; on 26 September the lunar eclipse moves tarpan to after moksha-kaal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the package and the location where you want it performed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the shraddha date. Pick the date matching your ancestor's tithi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter the sankalp details: number of persons (1 to 4), each ancestor's name and relation, your own name as karta, and your gotra (write \u003cem\u003eKashyap\u003c\/em\u003e if unknown).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd daan (Brahmin bhojan, gau seva, anna daan, vastra daan, deep daan) if you wish, and pay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 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 \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions about this puja\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I find my ancestor's tithi?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tithi is the lunar day of the death, not the calendar date. Any panchang app will convert the date of death to its tithi (e.g. Krishna Paksha Saptami). During Pitru Paksha, shraddha is offered on that same tithi — the day guide on this page shows which date each tithi falls on in 2026. If unsure, our team will work it out from the date of death on WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much does tithi shraddha with pind daan cost?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e₹3,100 at the Kashi ghats and ₹7,100 at Vishnupad, Gaya. Both include pind daan, tarpan, Brahmin bhojan, dakshina and samagri.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat if my ancestor's tithi is not known?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. If the tithi (lunar day) of the death is not known, choose Sarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026 — the day on which shraddha is offered to all ancestors, known and unknown. Tick “tithi not known” in the booking form and the date is set for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I book tithi shraddha for both parents in one booking?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, if they share a tithi. Otherwise book one shraddha per tithi so each is offered on the correct day; up to four ancestors can be named per booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan a daughter perform her father's or mother's shraddha?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Any family member can be the karta (the person offering the puja) — sons, daughters, spouses or grandchildren. The pandits take the sankalp in the karta's name and gotra; write “Kashyap” if the gotra is not known.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow will I know it was performed on the right day?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour 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; prasad and holy water follow by courier in 8–10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How do I find my ancestor's tithi?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The tithi is the lunar day of the death, not the calendar date. Any panchang app will convert the date of death to its tithi (e.g. Krishna Paksha Saptami). During Pitru Paksha, shraddha is offered on that same tithi — the day guide on this page shows which date each tithi falls on in 2026. 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The video reaches you on WhatsApp within 3–4 days; prasad and holy water follow by courier in 8–10 days.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Pitru Paksha pujas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ganga-tarpan-kashi-pitru-paksha\"\u003eGanga Tarpan at Kashi — daily offering\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/matru-navami-avidhava-navami-shraddha-2026\"\u003eMatru Navami Shraddha — 4 Oct, for mothers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gaya-pind-daan-vishnupad-falgu-akshayavat\"\u003eGaya Pind Daan — three vedis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pitru-paksha-2026\"\u003eAll Pitru Paksha 2026 pujas — Gaya \u0026amp; Kashi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pitru-paksha-2026-shraddh-dates-tithi-vidhi\"\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 dates, tithis and vidhi (guide)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"dh-updated\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Hindu","offers":[{"title":"Varanasi","offer_id":54117660492083,"sku":"DH-PP-06-V","price":3100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gaya","offer_id":54117660524851,"sku":"DH-PP-06-G","price":7100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/4988\/3955\/files\/tithi-shraddha-with-pind-daan-2026.webp?v=1789991595"},{"product_id":"narayan-bali-nag-bali-puja-2026","title":"Narayan Bali + Nag Bali Puja — Pitru Paksha 2026 (Gaya \/ Varanasi)","description":"\u003cp class=\"dh-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarayan Bali and Nag Bali\u003c\/strong\u003e are the two rituals prescribed for the gravest pitru afflictions: Narayan Bali for a soul that left the body unnaturally — by accident, violence or suicide — or without last rites, and Nag Bali for sarpa dosh and the killing of a serpent in the lineage. Divine Hindu's pandit team performs both together over one day at the Varanasi ghats (₹25,000) or at Vishnupad, Gaya (₹31,000), during Pitru Paksha 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhere\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVaranasi (Kashi ghats) ₹25,000 · Gaya (Vishnupad) ₹31,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny day, 26 Sep – 10 Oct 2026; Ghata Chaturdashi (9 Oct) preferred for untimely deaths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFor whom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnnatural, accidental or unrited deaths; family curse; childlessness; sarpa dosh in the kundli\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSankalp · Narayan Bali vidhi with symbolic last rites · Nag Bali vidhi · havan · tarpan · pind daan · Brahmin bhojan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePerformed by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA team of Divine Hindu pandits; availability confirmed on WhatsApp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eYou receive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePuja video (3–4 days) · prasad \/ holy water by courier (8–10 days)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBook by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo days before the chosen date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamilies with an unnatural or accidental death, a death without cremation rites, a family curse, repeated childlessness or sarpa dosh in the kundli.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is performed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp in your name and gotra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarayan Bali vidhi with the symbolic body and last rites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNag Bali vidhi for sarpa dosh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHavan, tarpan, pind daan and Brahmin bhojan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp taken in the name and gotra of the karta, naming each ancestor you list (up to 4 persons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo of your puja on WhatsApp within 3–4 days, with the names and gotra chanted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGanga jal and prasad from Kashi by courier in 8–10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA short guidance note from the pandit on what to continue at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich day should this be done?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny day of Pitru Paksha; Ghata Chaturdashi (9 October) is traditional for untimely deaths and Sarva Pitru Amavasya (10 October) for unknown tithis. Our team confirms the pandits' availability for the date you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 day guide (26 Sep – 10 Oct)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-pitru-cal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShraddha tithi\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 26 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurnima \/ Proshthapadi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePitru Paksha begins · lunar eclipse — tarpan timing as per pandit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 27 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePratipada Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 28 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwitiya Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 29 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTritiya — Maha Bharani Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBharani nakshatra in aparahna: for a family member who passed within the last year (first Pitru Paksha), also kept for those who died unmarried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 30 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eseveral panchangs also place Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 1 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShashthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanchami runs at sunrise — other panchangs keep Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 2 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaptami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 3 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAshtami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 4 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNavami — Matru \/ Avidhava Navami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emothers, grandmothers and married women who passed before their husband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 5 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDashami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 6 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEkadashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndira Ekadashi — kept for departed ancestors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 7 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwadashi — Sanyasi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eascetics and children of the family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 8 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrayodashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 9 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturdashi — Ghata Chaturdashi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eaccidental, violent or untimely deaths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 10 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eall ancestors, known and unknown — the most important day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 11 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Shukla Pratipada)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ematernal grandfather, offered by the daughter's son\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRule of thumb:\u003c\/em\u003e perform the shraddha on the tithi (lunar day) on which the person passed away. If the tithi is not known, choose \u003cstrong\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pandits fix the exact muhurat on the day; on 26 September the lunar eclipse moves tarpan to after moksha-kaal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the package and the location where you want it performed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the shraddha date. Any date from 26 September to 10 October; the team confirms pandit availability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter the sankalp details: number of persons (1 to 4), each ancestor's name and relation, your own name as karta, and your gotra (write \u003cem\u003eKashyap\u003c\/em\u003e if unknown).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd daan (Brahmin bhojan, gau seva, anna daan, vastra daan, deep daan) if you wish, and pay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 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 \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions about this puja\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Narayan Bali?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNarayan Bali is a Vedic rite performed for a person whose death was unnatural — accident, violence, suicide, drowning — or whose last rites could not be completed. A symbolic body is made from wheat flour, the last rites are performed for it with Vishnu (Narayan) as witness, followed by tarpan, pind daan and Brahmin bhojan, so that the soul can move on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Nag Bali and who needs it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNag Bali is the companion rite for sarpa dosh — when a serpent was killed by an ancestor, or Kaal Sarp or sarpa yogas appear in the kundli — and is traditionally linked to childlessness and repeated obstacles. It is performed with Narayan Bali on the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much do Narayan Bali and Nag Bali cost?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e₹25,000 at the Varanasi ghats and ₹31,000 at Vishnupad, Gaya, for both rites together, including the pandit team, havan, tarpan, pind daan, Brahmin bhojan, dakshina and samagri.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhich day is best for Narayan Bali during Pitru Paksha?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eGhata Chaturdashi, Friday 9 October 2026, is the tithi traditionally set aside for untimely deaths. Sarva Pitru Amavasya (10 October) is chosen when the tithi is unknown. Book at least two days ahead so the team can be confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the family need to be present?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot required. The rites are performed on your behalf with the sankalp in the karta's name and gotra, and the full video is shared. If you wish to attend in person, tell our team on WhatsApp when booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow will I know it was performed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour 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; prasad and holy water follow by courier in 8–10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is Narayan Bali?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Narayan Bali is a Vedic rite performed for a person whose death was unnatural — accident, violence, suicide, drowning — or whose last rites could not be completed. 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The video reaches you on WhatsApp within 3–4 days; prasad and holy water follow by courier in 8–10 days.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Pitru Paksha pujas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tripindi-shraddha-pishach-mochan-kund-2026\"\u003eTripindi Shraddha at Pishach Mochan Kund\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ghata-chaturdashi-shraddha-2026\"\u003eGhata Chaturdashi Shraddha — 9 Oct\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pitru-dosh-nivaran-puja-pitru-paksha-2026\"\u003ePitru Dosh Nivaran Puja\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pitru-paksha-2026\"\u003eAll Pitru Paksha 2026 pujas — Gaya \u0026amp; Kashi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pitru-paksha-2026-shraddh-dates-tithi-vidhi\"\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 dates, tithis and vidhi (guide)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"dh-updated\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Hindu","offers":[{"title":"Varanasi","offer_id":54117660754227,"sku":"DH-PP-07-V","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gaya (Vishnupad)","offer_id":54117660786995,"sku":"DH-PP-07-G","price":31000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/4988\/3955\/files\/narayan-bali-nag-bali-puja-2026.webp?v=1789991630"},{"product_id":"matru-navami-avidhava-navami-shraddha-2026","title":"Matru Navami \/ Avidhava Navami Shraddha — 4 October 2026 (Kashi)","description":"\u003cp class=\"dh-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatru Navami\u003c\/strong\u003e, also called Avidhava Navami, is the ninth tithi of Pitru Paksha — Sunday 4 October 2026 — set aside for the mother, the grandmother and every married woman of the family who passed away while her husband was living. Divine Hindu's Kashi pandit offers pind daan, tarpan and Brahmin bhojan in her name at the ghat for ₹2,100.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhere\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKashi \/ Varanasi — Ganga ghat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSunday 4 October 2026 only (Navami tithi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFor whom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMother, grandmother, and married women (sumangali) of the family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹2,100 — up to 4 persons named in one sankalp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSankalp · pind daan · tarpan · saree, bangles \u0026amp; sindoor offering · Brahmin bhojan \u0026amp; dakshina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eYou receive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePuja video (3–4 days) · Ganga jal and prasad by courier (8–10 days)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBook by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 PM on Saturday 3 October\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren offering for their mother or grandmother; families of a sumangali; those who wish to remember the women of the lineage together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is performed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp in your name and gotra, naming the women you list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePind daan and tarpan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfferings of a saree, bangles and sindoor with the bhojan, as per tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrahmin bhojan and dakshina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp taken in the name and gotra of the karta, naming each ancestor you list (up to 4 persons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo of your puja on WhatsApp within 3–4 days, with the names and gotra chanted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGanga jal and prasad from Kashi by courier in 8–10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA short guidance note from the pandit on what to continue at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich day should this be done?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis shraddha is performed only on Navami — Sunday 4 October 2026. The date is fixed in the booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 day guide (26 Sep – 10 Oct)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-pitru-cal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShraddha tithi\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 26 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurnima \/ Proshthapadi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePitru Paksha begins · lunar eclipse — tarpan timing as per pandit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 27 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePratipada Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 28 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwitiya Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 29 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTritiya — Maha Bharani Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBharani nakshatra in aparahna: for a family member who passed within the last year (first Pitru Paksha), also kept for those who died unmarried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 30 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eseveral panchangs also place Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 1 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShashthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanchami runs at sunrise — other panchangs keep Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 2 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaptami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 3 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAshtami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 4 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNavami — Matru \/ Avidhava Navami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emothers, grandmothers and married women who passed before their husband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 5 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDashami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 6 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEkadashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndira Ekadashi — kept for departed ancestors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 7 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwadashi — Sanyasi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eascetics and children of the family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 8 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrayodashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 9 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturdashi — Ghata Chaturdashi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eaccidental, violent or untimely deaths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 10 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eall ancestors, known and unknown — the most important day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 11 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Shukla Pratipada)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ematernal grandfather, offered by the daughter's son\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRule of thumb:\u003c\/em\u003e perform the shraddha on the tithi (lunar day) on which the person passed away. If the tithi is not known, choose \u003cstrong\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pandits fix the exact muhurat on the day; on 26 September the lunar eclipse moves tarpan to after moksha-kaal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the package and the location where you want it performed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the shraddha date. The date is fixed to Sunday 4 October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter the sankalp details: number of persons (1 to 4), each ancestor's name and relation, your own name as karta, and your gotra (write \u003cem\u003eKashyap\u003c\/em\u003e if unknown).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd daan (Brahmin bhojan, gau seva, anna daan, vastra daan, deep daan) if you wish, and pay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 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 \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions about this puja\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Matru Navami \/ Avidhava Navami?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNavami of Pitru Paksha is dedicated to the mothers of the family. “Avidhava” means one who was not a widow — a woman who passed away while her husband was alive (a sumangali). Her shraddha is offered on this day with the offerings traditionally made to a married woman: a saree, bangles and sindoor, with the bhojan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I offer Matru Navami shraddha for my mother if her tithi is different?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Matru Navami is the day for all the mothers of the lineage regardless of their individual tithi. Many families offer both — the tithi shraddha on her tithi and Matru Navami on 4 October.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much does the Matru Navami shraddha cost?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e₹2,100, including pind daan, tarpan, the saree-bangles-sindoor offering, Brahmin bhojan, dakshina and samagri. Up to four women of the family can be named in one sankalp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan a daughter offer it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Any family member can be the karta (the person offering the puja) — sons, daughters, spouses or grandchildren. The pandits take the sankalp in the karta's name and gotra; write “Kashyap” if the gotra is not known.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow will I know it was performed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour 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; prasad and holy water follow by courier in 8–10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to be in Varanasi?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The puja is performed on your behalf by our pandits on the date you choose. You do not need to travel; you receive the recorded video and prasad at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is Matru Navami \/ Avidhava Navami?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Navami of Pitru Paksha is dedicated to the mothers of the family. “Avidhava” means one who was not a widow — a woman who passed away while her husband was alive (a sumangali). 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You do not need to travel; you receive the recorded video and prasad at home.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Pitru Paksha pujas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tithi-shraddha-with-pind-daan-2026\"\u003eTithi Shraddha with Pind Daan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sarva-pitru-amavasya-mahalaya-puja-2026\"\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya Puja — 10 Oct\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ganga-tarpan-kashi-pitru-paksha\"\u003eGanga Tarpan at Kashi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pitru-paksha-2026\"\u003eAll Pitru Paksha 2026 pujas — Gaya \u0026amp; Kashi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pitru-paksha-2026-shraddh-dates-tithi-vidhi\"\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 dates, tithis and vidhi (guide)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"dh-updated\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Hindu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54117660983603,"sku":"DH-PP-08","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/4988\/3955\/files\/matru-navami-avidhava-navami-shraddha-2026.webp?v=1789991664"},{"product_id":"bharani-shraddha-gaya-2026","title":"Maha Bharani Shraddha at Gaya — 29 September 2026 (first Pitru Paksha after a death)","description":"\u003cp class=\"dh-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBharani Shraddha\u003c\/strong\u003e — Maha Bharani — is offered in the first Pitru Paksha after a death, on the day the Bharani nakshatra prevails in the afternoon (aparahna). In 2026 that is Tuesday 29 September, the Tritiya tithi. Performed at Gaya it is held to be specially fruitful for the newly departed, and in some traditions for those who died unmarried; Divine Hindu's Gaya pandits offer pind daan and tarpan at Vishnupad in your name and gotra for ₹5,100.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhere\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGaya — Vishnupad temple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuesday 29 September 2026 only (Maha Bharani — Bharani nakshatra in aparahna)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFor whom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA family member who passed away within the last year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹5,100 — includes pind daan, tarpan, Brahmin bhojan, dakshina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePerformed by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDivine Hindu's Gaya pandit team\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eYou receive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePuja video (3–4 days) · Falgu water \u0026amp; Gaya til–kusha box (8–10 days)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBook by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 PM on Monday 28 September\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamilies who lost a member within the last year and are observing their first Pitru Paksha for that person.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is performed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp in your name and gotra for the departed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePind daan and tarpan at Vishnupad, Gaya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrahmin bhojan in the departed's name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDakshina and daan on your behalf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp taken in the name and gotra of the karta, naming each ancestor you list (up to 4 persons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo of your puja on WhatsApp within 3–4 days, with the names and gotra chanted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFalgu water and a Gaya til–kusha box by courier in 8–10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA short guidance note from the pandit on what to continue at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich day should this be done?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis shraddha is performed on Maha Bharani — Tuesday 29 September 2026, when the Bharani nakshatra prevails in aparahna. The date is fixed in the booking; the pandits fix the muhurat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 day guide (26 Sep – 10 Oct)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-pitru-cal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShraddha tithi\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 26 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurnima \/ Proshthapadi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePitru Paksha begins · lunar eclipse — tarpan timing as per pandit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 27 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePratipada Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 28 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwitiya Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 29 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTritiya — Maha Bharani Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBharani nakshatra in aparahna: for a family member who passed within the last year (first Pitru Paksha), also kept for those who died unmarried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 30 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eseveral panchangs also place Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 1 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShashthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanchami runs at sunrise — other panchangs keep Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 2 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaptami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 3 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAshtami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 4 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNavami — Matru \/ Avidhava Navami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emothers, grandmothers and married women who passed before their husband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 5 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDashami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 6 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEkadashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndira Ekadashi — kept for departed ancestors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 7 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwadashi — Sanyasi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eascetics and children of the family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 8 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrayodashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 9 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturdashi — Ghata Chaturdashi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eaccidental, violent or untimely deaths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 10 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eall ancestors, known and unknown — the most important day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 11 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Shukla Pratipada)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ematernal grandfather, offered by the daughter's son\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRule of thumb:\u003c\/em\u003e perform the shraddha on the tithi (lunar day) on which the person passed away. If the tithi is not known, choose \u003cstrong\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pandits fix the exact muhurat on the day; on 26 September the lunar eclipse moves tarpan to after moksha-kaal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the package and the location where you want it performed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the shraddha date. The date is fixed to Tuesday 29 September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter the sankalp details: number of persons (1 to 4), each ancestor's name and relation, your own name as karta, and your gotra (write \u003cem\u003eKashyap\u003c\/em\u003e if unknown).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd daan (Brahmin bhojan, gau seva, anna daan, vastra daan, deep daan) if you wish, and pay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 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 \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions about this puja\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Bharani Shraddha and who should perform it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBharani (Maha Bharani) Shraddha is the shraddha offered on the day of Pitru Paksha when the Bharani nakshatra prevails in the afternoon — in 2026, Tuesday 29 September. It is performed by the family of a person who passed away within the past year, and in some traditions for those who died unmarried; Gaya is considered the most fruitful place for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy is Bharani Shraddha on 29 September in 2026 and not on Chaturthi or Panchami?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBharani Shraddha follows the Bharani nakshatra, not a tithi. It is called Chautha Bharani or Bharani Panchami in years when the nakshatra falls on those tithis; in 2026 it falls on Tritiya, Tuesday 29 September, which panchangs list as Maha Bharani Shraddha.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much does Bharani Shraddha at Gaya cost?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e₹5,100, including pind daan and tarpan at Vishnupad, Brahmin bhojan, dakshina and samagri.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eShould I also book Sarva Pitru Amavasya?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany families do both in the first year: Bharani Shraddha for the newly departed and Sarva Pitru Amavasya (10 October) for the whole lineage. It is a matter of family tradition, not a requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan a daughter or son-in-law be the karta?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Any family member can be the karta (the person offering the puja) — sons, daughters, spouses or grandchildren. The pandits take the sankalp in the karta's name and gotra; write “Kashyap” if the gotra is not known.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow will I know it was performed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour 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; prasad and holy water follow by courier in 8–10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is Bharani Shraddha and who should perform it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Bharani (Maha Bharani) Shraddha is the shraddha offered on the day of Pitru Paksha when the Bharani nakshatra prevails in the afternoon — in 2026, Tuesday 29 September. 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The video reaches you on WhatsApp within 3–4 days; prasad and holy water follow by courier in 8–10 days.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Pitru Paksha pujas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gaya-pind-daan-vishnupad-falgu-akshayavat\"\u003eGaya Pind Daan — Vishnupad, Falgu, Akshayavat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sarva-pitru-amavasya-mahalaya-puja-2026\"\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya Puja — 10 Oct\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pitru-shanti-jaap-pitru-gayatri-vishnu-sahasranama\"\u003ePitru Shanti Jaap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pitru-paksha-2026\"\u003eAll Pitru Paksha 2026 pujas — Gaya \u0026amp; Kashi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pitru-paksha-2026-shraddh-dates-tithi-vidhi\"\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 dates, tithis and vidhi (guide)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"dh-updated\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Hindu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54117661114675,"sku":"DH-PP-09","price":5100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/4988\/3955\/files\/bharani-shraddha-gaya-2026.webp?v=1789991701"},{"product_id":"ghata-chaturdashi-shraddha-2026","title":"Ghata Chaturdashi Shraddha — 9 October 2026 (Kashi)","description":"\u003cp class=\"dh-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGhata Chaturdashi\u003c\/strong\u003e is the fourteenth tithi of Pitru Paksha — Friday 9 October 2026 — reserved for those whose death was untimely: by accident, weapons, violence or misfortune. Shraddha on this day is offered for them alone. Divine Hindu's Varanasi pandit performs pind daan, tarpan and deep daan at the Ganga ghat in your name and gotra for ₹2,100.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhere\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKashi \/ Varanasi — Ganga ghat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFriday 9 October 2026 only (Chaturdashi tithi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFor whom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnyone who died by accident, violence, weapons or before their time — in any year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹2,100 — up to 4 persons in one sankalp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSankalp · pind daan · tarpan · deep daan at the ghat · Brahmin bhojan \u0026amp; dakshina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eYou receive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePuja video (3–4 days) · Ganga jal and prasad by courier (8–10 days)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBook by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 PM on Thursday 8 October\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamilies who lost someone to an accident, violence or an untimely death, in any year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is performed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp in your name and gotra, naming the departed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePind daan and tarpan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep daan at the ghat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrahmin bhojan and dakshina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp taken in the name and gotra of the karta, naming each ancestor you list (up to 4 persons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo of your puja on WhatsApp within 3–4 days, with the names and gotra chanted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGanga jal and prasad from Kashi by courier in 8–10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA short guidance note from the pandit on what to continue at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich day should this be done?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis shraddha is performed only on Chaturdashi — Friday 9 October 2026. The date is fixed in the booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 day guide (26 Sep – 10 Oct)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-pitru-cal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShraddha tithi\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 26 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurnima \/ Proshthapadi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePitru Paksha begins · lunar eclipse — tarpan timing as per pandit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 27 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePratipada Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 28 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwitiya Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 29 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTritiya — Maha Bharani Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBharani nakshatra in aparahna: for a family member who passed within the last year (first Pitru Paksha), also kept for those who died unmarried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 30 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eseveral panchangs also place Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 1 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShashthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanchami runs at sunrise — other panchangs keep Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 2 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaptami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 3 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAshtami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 4 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNavami — Matru \/ Avidhava Navami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emothers, grandmothers and married women who passed before their husband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 5 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDashami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 6 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEkadashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndira Ekadashi — kept for departed ancestors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 7 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwadashi — Sanyasi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eascetics and children of the family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 8 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrayodashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 9 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturdashi — Ghata Chaturdashi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eaccidental, violent or untimely deaths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 10 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eall ancestors, known and unknown — the most important day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 11 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Shukla Pratipada)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ematernal grandfather, offered by the daughter's son\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRule of thumb:\u003c\/em\u003e perform the shraddha on the tithi (lunar day) on which the person passed away. If the tithi is not known, choose \u003cstrong\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pandits fix the exact muhurat on the day; on 26 September the lunar eclipse moves tarpan to after moksha-kaal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the package and the location where you want it performed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the shraddha date. The date is fixed to Friday 9 October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter the sankalp details: number of persons (1 to 4), each ancestor's name and relation, your own name as karta, and your gotra (write \u003cem\u003eKashyap\u003c\/em\u003e if unknown).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd daan (Brahmin bhojan, gau seva, anna daan, vastra daan, deep daan) if you wish, and pay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 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 \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions about this puja\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Ghata Chaturdashi?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eChaturdashi of Pitru Paksha is the tithi set apart for the “ghata” — those whose life was cut short by accident, weapons, violence, drowning or other misfortune. The scriptures direct that their shraddha be offered on this day rather than on their own tithi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMy relative died in an accident years ago. Is this still the right day?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Ghata Chaturdashi applies in every year after the death, not only the first. Families offer it annually on this tithi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much does the Ghata Chaturdashi shraddha cost?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e₹2,100, including pind daan, tarpan, deep daan at the ghat, Brahmin bhojan, dakshina and samagri. Up to four persons can be named.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eShould Narayan Bali also be done?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNarayan Bali is the fuller rite for unnatural deaths and deaths without last rites; Ghata Chaturdashi shraddha is the annual observance. Families often do Narayan Bali once and Ghata Chaturdashi shraddha every year. If unsure, ask our team on WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan a daughter or sibling be the karta?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Any family member can be the karta (the person offering the puja) — sons, daughters, spouses or grandchildren. The pandits take the sankalp in the karta's name and gotra; write “Kashyap” if the gotra is not known.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow will I know it was performed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour 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; prasad and holy water follow by courier in 8–10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is Ghata Chaturdashi?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Chaturdashi of Pitru Paksha is the tithi set apart for the “ghata” — those whose life was cut short by accident, weapons, violence, drowning or other misfortune. 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The video reaches you on WhatsApp within 3–4 days; prasad and holy water follow by courier in 8–10 days.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Pitru Paksha pujas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/narayan-bali-nag-bali-puja-2026\"\u003eNarayan Bali + Nag Bali Puja\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tripindi-shraddha-pishach-mochan-kund-2026\"\u003eTripindi Shraddha at Pishach Mochan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sarva-pitru-amavasya-mahalaya-puja-2026\"\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya Puja — 10 Oct\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pitru-paksha-2026\"\u003eAll Pitru Paksha 2026 pujas — Gaya \u0026amp; Kashi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pitru-paksha-2026-shraddh-dates-tithi-vidhi\"\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 dates, tithis and vidhi (guide)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"dh-updated\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Hindu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54117661737267,"sku":"DH-PP-10","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/4988\/3955\/files\/ghata-chaturdashi-shraddha-2026.webp?v=1789991734"},{"product_id":"dwadashi-sanyasi-shraddha-2026","title":"Dwadashi Shraddha (Sanyasi \u0026 Children) — 7 October 2026 (Kashi)","description":"\u003cp class=\"dh-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDwadashi Shraddha\u003c\/strong\u003e, on Wednesday 7 October 2026, is the tithi of Pitru Paksha for two kinds of departed: those who took sanyas and renounced the household, and children of the family who passed away young. Divine Hindu's Varanasi pandit performs the shraddha at the ghat in your name and gotra for ₹2,100, with the offerings the tradition prescribes for each.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhere\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKashi \/ Varanasi — Ganga ghat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWednesday 7 October 2026 only (Dwadashi tithi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFor whom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSanyasis and ascetics of the lineage; children who passed away\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹2,100 — up to 4 persons in one sankalp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSankalp · pind daan · tarpan · offerings as prescribed for sanyasis or for children · Brahmin bhojan \u0026amp; dakshina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eYou receive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePuja video (3–4 days) · Ganga jal and prasad by courier (8–10 days)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBook by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 PM on Tuesday 6 October\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamilies with a sanyasi or ascetic in the lineage; parents and grandparents remembering a child.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is performed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp in your name and gotra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePind daan and tarpan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfferings as prescribed for sanyasis or for children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrahmin bhojan and dakshina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp taken in the name and gotra of the karta, naming each ancestor you list (up to 4 persons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo of your puja on WhatsApp within 3–4 days, with the names and gotra chanted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGanga jal and prasad from Kashi by courier in 8–10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA short guidance note from the pandit on what to continue at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich day should this be done?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis shraddha is performed only on Dwadashi — Wednesday 7 October 2026. The date is fixed in the booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 day guide (26 Sep – 10 Oct)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-pitru-cal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShraddha tithi\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 26 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurnima \/ Proshthapadi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePitru Paksha begins · lunar eclipse — tarpan timing as per pandit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 27 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePratipada Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 28 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwitiya Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 29 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTritiya — Maha Bharani Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBharani nakshatra in aparahna: for a family member who passed within the last year (first Pitru Paksha), also kept for those who died unmarried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 30 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eseveral panchangs also place Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 1 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShashthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanchami runs at sunrise — other panchangs keep Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 2 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaptami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 3 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAshtami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 4 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNavami — Matru \/ Avidhava Navami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emothers, grandmothers and married women who passed before their husband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 5 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDashami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 6 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEkadashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndira Ekadashi — kept for departed ancestors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 7 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwadashi — Sanyasi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eascetics and children of the family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 8 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrayodashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 9 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturdashi — Ghata Chaturdashi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eaccidental, violent or untimely deaths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 10 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eall ancestors, known and unknown — the most important day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 11 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Shukla Pratipada)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ematernal grandfather, offered by the daughter's son\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRule of thumb:\u003c\/em\u003e perform the shraddha on the tithi (lunar day) on which the person passed away. If the tithi is not known, choose \u003cstrong\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pandits fix the exact muhurat on the day; on 26 September the lunar eclipse moves tarpan to after moksha-kaal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the package and the location where you want it performed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the shraddha date. The date is fixed to Wednesday 7 October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter the sankalp details: number of persons (1 to 4), each ancestor's name and relation, your own name as karta, and your gotra (write \u003cem\u003eKashyap\u003c\/em\u003e if unknown).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd daan (Brahmin bhojan, gau seva, anna daan, vastra daan, deep daan) if you wish, and pay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 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 \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions about this puja\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy is Dwadashi the day for sanyasis?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sanyasi has renounced the household and its rites, so the ordinary tithi shraddha is not offered for him; the shastras assign Dwadashi of Pitru Paksha for remembering the renunciates of a family. The same day is used for children who passed away young.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs pind daan offered for children?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tradition differs: for very young children the offering is simpler and pinds are often not made; for older children the full rite is done. Our pandits follow the shastra according to the age you give in the sankalp details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much does the Dwadashi shraddha cost?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e₹2,100, including the offerings prescribed for sanyasis or children, tarpan, Brahmin bhojan, dakshina and samagri.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I name both a sanyasi uncle and a child in one booking?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — up to four persons can be named; enter each name with the relation and our pandits offer the appropriate rite for each.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan any family member be the karta?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Any family member can be the karta (the person offering the puja) — sons, daughters, spouses or grandchildren. The pandits take the sankalp in the karta's name and gotra; write “Kashyap” if the gotra is not known.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow will I know it was performed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour 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; prasad and holy water follow by courier in 8–10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Why is Dwadashi the day for sanyasis?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A sanyasi has renounced the household and its rites, so the ordinary tithi shraddha is not offered for him; the shastras assign Dwadashi of Pitru Paksha for remembering the renunciates of a family. 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The video reaches you on WhatsApp within 3–4 days; prasad and holy water follow by courier in 8–10 days.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Pitru Paksha pujas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tithi-shraddha-with-pind-daan-2026\"\u003eTithi Shraddha with Pind Daan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sarva-pitru-amavasya-mahalaya-puja-2026\"\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya Puja — 10 Oct\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pitru-shanti-jaap-pitru-gayatri-vishnu-sahasranama\"\u003ePitru Shanti Jaap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pitru-paksha-2026\"\u003eAll Pitru Paksha 2026 pujas — Gaya \u0026amp; Kashi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pitru-paksha-2026-shraddh-dates-tithi-vidhi\"\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 dates, tithis and vidhi (guide)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"dh-updated\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Hindu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54117661835571,"sku":"DH-PP-11","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/4988\/3955\/files\/dwadashi-sanyasi-shraddha-2026.webp?v=1789991768"},{"product_id":"asthi-visarjan-manikarnika-varanasi","title":"Asthi Visarjan at Manikarnika Ghat, Kashi","description":"\u003cp class=\"dh-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsthi Visarjan\u003c\/strong\u003e is the immersion of a departed person's ashes in the Ganga with tarpan and pind daan. When the family cannot travel to Kashi, Divine Hindu's Varanasi pandit receives the asthi by courier and performs the visarjan at Manikarnika ghat with the prescribed rites, on the date you choose, for ₹5,100 — with the video shared and prasad sent home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhere\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManikarnika ghat, Kashi \/ Varanasi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny date — not limited to Pitru Paksha; allow 5–7 days for the asthi to reach Kashi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFor whom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamilies anywhere in India or abroad who cannot travel for the immersion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹5,100 — includes safe receipt of the asthi, rites, deep daan, dakshina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHow the asthi reaches us\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOur team shares the Kashi address and packing guidance on WhatsApp after booking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eYou receive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisarjan video · Ganga jal and prasad by courier (8–10 days)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBook by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny time; date fixed after the asthi arrives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamilies anywhere in India or abroad who could not travel to Kashi for the visarjan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is performed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceipt of the asthi by courier and safe keeping until the date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp in your name and gotra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisarjan in the Ganga at Manikarnika with tarpan and pind daan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep daan and prasad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp taken in the name and gotra of the karta, naming each ancestor you list (up to 4 persons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo of your puja on WhatsApp within 3–4 days, with the names and gotra chanted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGanga jal and prasad from Kashi by courier in 8–10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA short guidance note from the pandit on what to continue at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich day should this be done?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsthi visarjan is not tied to Pitru Paksha — choose any date. During the fortnight it is commonly combined with tarpan or tithi shraddha; add those separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 day guide (26 Sep – 10 Oct)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-pitru-cal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShraddha tithi\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 26 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurnima \/ Proshthapadi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePitru Paksha begins · lunar eclipse — tarpan timing as per pandit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 27 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePratipada Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 28 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwitiya Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 29 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTritiya — Maha Bharani Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBharani nakshatra in aparahna: for a family member who passed within the last year (first Pitru Paksha), also kept for those who died unmarried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 30 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eseveral panchangs also place Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 1 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShashthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanchami runs at sunrise — other panchangs keep Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 2 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaptami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 3 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAshtami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 4 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNavami — Matru \/ Avidhava Navami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emothers, grandmothers and married women who passed before their husband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 5 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDashami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 6 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEkadashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndira Ekadashi — kept for departed ancestors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 7 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwadashi — Sanyasi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eascetics and children of the family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 8 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrayodashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 9 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturdashi — Ghata Chaturdashi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eaccidental, violent or untimely deaths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 10 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eall ancestors, known and unknown — the most important day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 11 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Shukla Pratipada)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ematernal grandfather, offered by the daughter's son\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRule of thumb:\u003c\/em\u003e perform the shraddha on the tithi (lunar day) on which the person passed away. If the tithi is not known, choose \u003cstrong\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pandits fix the exact muhurat on the day; on 26 September the lunar eclipse moves tarpan to after moksha-kaal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the package and the location where you want it performed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the shraddha date. Any date; allow 5–7 days for the asthi to reach Kashi by courier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter the sankalp details: number of persons (1 to 4), each ancestor's name and relation, your own name as karta, and your gotra (write \u003cem\u003eKashyap\u003c\/em\u003e if unknown).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd daan (Brahmin bhojan, gau seva, anna daan, vastra daan, deep daan) if you wish, and pay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 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 \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions about this puja\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I send the asthi to Varanasi?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter booking, our team shares the receiving address in Kashi and simple packing guidance on WhatsApp. Use a tracked courier; the asthi is received by our pandit, kept respectfully, and the visarjan is performed on the agreed date once it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy Manikarnika ghat?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eManikarnika is Kashi's principal cremation ghat and the traditional place for asthi visarjan in the Ganga; the shastras hold that rites performed here help the departed on the way to moksha.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much does asthi visarjan at Manikarnika cost?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e₹5,100, including safe receipt of the asthi, the sankalp, visarjan with tarpan and pind daan, deep daan, dakshina and samagri. Courier charges to Kashi are paid by you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan it be done during Pitru Paksha?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Asthi visarjan can be performed on any date. If it falls in Pitru Paksha, families often add tarpan or tithi shraddha for the same person; book those separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it done in my presence or by video?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pandit performs it on your behalf and records it; the video is shared on WhatsApp. If you can travel, tell our team and the date can be set for your visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho can be the karta?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Any family member can be the karta (the person offering the puja) — sons, daughters, spouses or grandchildren. 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The pandits take the sankalp in the karta's name and gotra; write “Kashyap” if the gotra is not known.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Pitru Paksha pujas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ganga-tarpan-kashi-pitru-paksha\"\u003eGanga Tarpan at Kashi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tithi-shraddha-with-pind-daan-2026\"\u003eTithi Shraddha with Pind Daan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pitru-shanti-jaap-pitru-gayatri-vishnu-sahasranama\"\u003ePitru Shanti Jaap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pitru-paksha-2026\"\u003eAll Pitru Paksha 2026 pujas — Gaya \u0026amp; Kashi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pitru-paksha-2026-shraddh-dates-tithi-vidhi\"\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 dates, tithis and vidhi (guide)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"dh-updated\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Hindu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54117661933875,"sku":"DH-PP-12","price":5100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/4988\/3955\/files\/asthi-visarjan-manikarnika-varanasi.webp?v=1789991802"},{"product_id":"pitru-shanti-jaap-pitru-gayatri-vishnu-sahasranama","title":"Pitru Shanti Jaap — Pitru Gayatri \u0026 Vishnu Sahasranama (11,000) — Pitru Paksha 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"dh-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePitru Shanti Jaap\u003c\/strong\u003e is the mantra offering for the peace of the ancestors: 11,000 recitations of the Pitru Gayatri mantra together with a path of the Vishnu Sahasranama, performed by Divine Hindu's Kashi pandits in your name and gotra during Pitru Paksha 2026, for ₹1,100. Book it alongside tarpan or shraddha, or on its own when a full ritual is not possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhere\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKashi \/ Varanasi — performed at the pandit's peeth near the ghats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny day, 26 Sep – 10 Oct 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFor whom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnyone wishing to add mantra-jaap to a shraddha; those unable to arrange pind daan this year; families abroad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹1,100 — up to 4 ancestors named\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSankalp · 11,000 Pitru Gayatri jaap · Vishnu Sahasranama path · deep daan · prasad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eYou receive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJaap video\/photos (3–4 days) · Ganga jal and prasad by courier (8–10 days)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBook by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 PM the day before\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone wishing to add mantra-jaap to a shraddha; those unable to arrange pind daan this year; families observing Pitru Paksha from abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is performed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp in your name and gotra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11,000 Pitru Gayatri jaap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVishnu Sahasranama path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep daan and prasad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp taken in the name and gotra of the karta, naming each ancestor you list (up to 4 persons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo of your puja on WhatsApp within 3–4 days, with the names and gotra chanted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGanga jal and prasad from Kashi by courier in 8–10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA short guidance note from the pandit on what to continue at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich day should this be done?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny day of Pitru Paksha. Many families book it for the same day as their tithi shraddha or for Sarva Pitru Amavasya (10 October).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 day guide (26 Sep – 10 Oct)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable class=\"dh-pitru-cal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShraddha tithi\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 26 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurnima \/ Proshthapadi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePitru Paksha begins · lunar eclipse — tarpan timing as per pandit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 27 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePratipada Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 28 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwitiya Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 29 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTritiya — Maha Bharani Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBharani nakshatra in aparahna: for a family member who passed within the last year (first Pitru Paksha), also kept for those who died unmarried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 30 Sep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eseveral panchangs also place Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 1 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShashthi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanchami runs at sunrise — other panchangs keep Panchami Shraddha here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 2 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaptami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 3 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAshtami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 4 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNavami — Matru \/ Avidhava Navami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emothers, grandmothers and married women who passed before their husband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon 5 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDashami Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue 6 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEkadashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndira Ekadashi — kept for departed ancestors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 7 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwadashi — Sanyasi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eascetics and children of the family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu 8 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrayodashi Shraddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri 9 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaturdashi — Ghata Chaturdashi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eaccidental, violent or untimely deaths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat 10 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eall ancestors, known and unknown — the most important day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 11 Oct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Shukla Pratipada)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ematernal grandfather, offered by the daughter's son\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRule of thumb:\u003c\/em\u003e perform the shraddha on the tithi (lunar day) on which the person passed away. If the tithi is not known, choose \u003cstrong\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pandits fix the exact muhurat on the day; on 26 September the lunar eclipse moves tarpan to after moksha-kaal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the package and the location where you want it performed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the shraddha date. Any date from 26 September to 10 October is open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter the sankalp details: number of persons (1 to 4), each ancestor's name and relation, your own name as karta, and your gotra (write \u003cem\u003eKashyap\u003c\/em\u003e if unknown).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd daan (Brahmin bhojan, gau seva, anna daan, vastra daan, deep daan) if you wish, and pay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 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 \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions about this puja\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the Pitru Gayatri mantra?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Pitru Gayatri is the Gayatri-form mantra addressed to the ancestors — “Om Pitruganaya Vidmahe, Jagat Dharini Dhimahi, Tanno Pitro Prachodayat” — recited for their peace and blessing. In this jaap it is recited 11,000 times by the pandits with a sankalp in your name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy is the Vishnu Sahasranama included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Vishnu Sahasranama — the thousand names of Vishnu — is traditionally recited during Pitru Paksha for the liberation of the ancestors, since Vishnu is regarded as the giver of moksha; it complements the Pitru Gayatri jaap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much does the Pitru Shanti Jaap cost?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e₹1,100 for the 11,000-count jaap with the Vishnu Sahasranama path, deep daan, prasad and dakshina. Up to four ancestors can be named in the sankalp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I book jaap alone, without shraddha?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is complete in itself and is the option many families choose when pind daan is not possible this year or when observing from abroad. It can also be added to any tarpan or shraddha booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhich date should I choose?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny day of the fortnight. Families commonly choose the ancestor's tithi or Sarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow will I know it was performed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour name, gotra and each ancestor's name are spoken aloud in the sankalp, and the puja is recorded. 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The video reaches you on WhatsApp within 3–4 days; prasad and holy water follow by courier in 8–10 days.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Pitru Paksha pujas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ganga-tarpan-kashi-pitru-paksha\"\u003eGanga Tarpan at Kashi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sarva-pitru-amavasya-mahalaya-puja-2026\"\u003eSarva Pitru Amavasya Puja — 10 Oct\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pitru-dosh-nivaran-puja-pitru-paksha-2026\"\u003ePitru Dosh Nivaran Puja\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pitru-paksha-2026\"\u003eAll Pitru Paksha 2026 pujas — Gaya \u0026amp; Kashi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pitru-paksha-2026-shraddh-dates-tithi-vidhi\"\u003ePitru Paksha 2026 dates, tithis and vidhi (guide)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"dh-updated\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Acharya Alok Pandit, Vedic Acharya at Divine Hindu · Updated 21 September 2026. 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