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Maha Bharani Shraddha at Gaya — 29 September 2026 (first Pitru Paksha after a death)
For a family member who passed away within the last year — the first Pitru Paksha after the death, on the Bharani nakshatra day.
For whom: Families in the first year after a death; Gaya Bharani is held to be specially fruitful.
Choose your package
Then pick the date and enter the sankalp details — the names of up to 4 persons, your name as karta and your gotra.
What this booking includes
- Maha Bharani — Tuesday 29 September
- Performed at Gaya (Vishnupad)
- For the first Pitru Paksha after a death
- Pind daan and tarpan in your name and gotra
Which day should this be done?
Recommended for this puja: Maha Bharani · Tuesday 29 September 2026
| Date | Shraddha tithi | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 26 Sep | Purnima / Proshthapadi Shraddha | Pitru Paksha begins · lunar eclipse — tarpan timing as per pandit |
| Sun 27 Sep | Pratipada Shraddha | |
| Mon 28 Sep | Dwitiya Shraddha | |
| Tue 29 Sep | Tritiya — Maha Bharani Shraddha | first Pitru Paksha after a death (Bharani nakshatra in aparahna) |
| Wed 30 Sep | Chaturthi Shraddha | several panchangs also place Panchami Shraddha here |
| Thu 1 Oct | Shashthi Shraddha | Panchami at sunrise — other panchangs keep Panchami Shraddha here |
| Fri 2 Oct | Saptami Shraddha | |
| Sat 3 Oct | Ashtami Shraddha | |
| Sun 4 Oct | Navami — Matru / Avidhava Navami | mothers, grandmothers, married women who passed before their husband |
| Mon 5 Oct | Dashami Shraddha | |
| Tue 6 Oct | Ekadashi Shraddha | Indira Ekadashi — kept for departed ancestors |
| Wed 7 Oct | Dwadashi — Sanyasi Shraddha | ascetics and children of the family |
| Thu 8 Oct | Trayodashi Shraddha | |
| Fri 9 Oct | Chaturdashi — Ghata Chaturdashi | accidental, violent or untimely deaths |
| Sat 10 Oct | Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya) | all ancestors, known and unknown — the most important day |
| Sun 11 Oct | Matamaha Shraddha | maternal grandfather, offered by the daughter’s son |
Rule of thumb: perform the shraddha on the tithi on which the person passed away. If the tithi is not known, choose Sarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October. Gaya is for moksha pind daan; Kashi for tarpan, tithi shraddha, Tripindi at Pishach Mochan and asthi visarjan. Read the full guide: Pitru Paksha 2026 dates, tithis and vidhi.
About this puja
Bharani Shraddha — 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.
| Where | Gaya — Vishnupad temple |
|---|---|
| When | Tuesday 29 September 2026 only (Maha Bharani — Bharani nakshatra in aparahna) |
| For whom | A family member who passed away within the last year |
| Price | ₹5,100 — includes pind daan, tarpan, Brahmin bhojan, dakshina |
| Performed by | Divine Hindu's Gaya pandit team |
| You receive | Puja video (3–4 days) · Falgu water & Gaya til–kusha box (8–10 days) |
| Book by | 6 PM on Monday 28 September |
For whom
Families who lost a member within the last year and are observing their first Pitru Paksha for that person.
What is performed
- Sankalp in your name and gotra for the departed
- Pind daan and tarpan at Vishnupad, Gaya
- Brahmin bhojan in the departed's name
- Dakshina and daan on your behalf
What you receive
- Sankalp taken in the name and gotra of the karta, naming each ancestor you list (up to 4 persons)
- Video of your puja on WhatsApp within 3–4 days, with the names and gotra chanted
- Falgu water and a Gaya til–kusha box by courier in 8–10 days
- A short guidance note from the pandit on what to continue at home
Which day should this be done?
This 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.
Pitru Paksha 2026 day guide (26 Sep – 10 Oct)
| Date | Shraddha tithi | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 26 Sep | Purnima / Proshthapadi Shraddha | Pitru Paksha begins · lunar eclipse — tarpan timing as per pandit |
| Sun 27 Sep | Pratipada Shraddha | |
| Mon 28 Sep | Dwitiya Shraddha | |
| Tue 29 Sep | Tritiya — Maha Bharani Shraddha | Bharani nakshatra in aparahna: for a family member who passed within the last year (first Pitru Paksha), also kept for those who died unmarried |
| Wed 30 Sep | Chaturthi Shraddha | several panchangs also place Panchami Shraddha here |
| Thu 1 Oct | Shashthi Shraddha | Panchami runs at sunrise — other panchangs keep Panchami Shraddha here |
| Fri 2 Oct | Saptami Shraddha | |
| Sat 3 Oct | Ashtami Shraddha | |
| Sun 4 Oct | Navami — Matru / Avidhava Navami | mothers, grandmothers and married women who passed before their husband |
| Mon 5 Oct | Dashami Shraddha | |
| Tue 6 Oct | Ekadashi Shraddha | Indira Ekadashi — kept for departed ancestors |
| Wed 7 Oct | Dwadashi — Sanyasi Shraddha | ascetics and children of the family |
| Thu 8 Oct | Trayodashi Shraddha | |
| Fri 9 Oct | Chaturdashi — Ghata Chaturdashi | accidental, violent or untimely deaths |
| Sat 10 Oct | Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya) | all ancestors, known and unknown — the most important day |
| Sun 11 Oct | Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Shukla Pratipada) | maternal grandfather, offered by the daughter's son |
Rule of thumb: perform the shraddha on the tithi (lunar day) on which the person passed away. If the tithi is not known, choose Sarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026. The pandits fix the exact muhurat on the day; on 26 September the lunar eclipse moves tarpan to after moksha-kaal.
How to book
- Choose the package and the location where you want it performed.
- Pick the shraddha date. The date is fixed to Tuesday 29 September.
- Enter the sankalp details: number of persons (1 to 4), each ancestor's name and relation, your own name as karta, and your gotra (write Kashyap if unknown).
- Add daan (Brahmin bhojan, gau seva, anna daan, vastra daan, deep daan) if you wish, and pay.
Book 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 refund policy.
Questions about this puja
What is Bharani Shraddha and who should perform it?
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. 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.
Why is Bharani Shraddha on 29 September in 2026 and not on Chaturthi or Panchami?
Bharani 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.
How much does Bharani Shraddha at Gaya cost?
₹5,100, including pind daan and tarpan at Vishnupad, Brahmin bhojan, dakshina and samagri.
Should I also book Sarva Pitru Amavasya?
Many 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.
Can a daughter or son-in-law be the karta?
Yes. 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.
How will I know it was performed?
Your 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.
Related Pitru Paksha pujas
- Gaya Pind Daan — Vishnupad, Falgu, Akshayavat
- Sarva Pitru Amavasya Puja — 10 Oct
- Pitru Shanti Jaap
- All Pitru Paksha 2026 pujas — Gaya & Kashi
- Pitru Paksha 2026 dates, tithis and vidhi (guide)
Reviewed 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.
How it works
Choose the package, the date, and give the names of up to 4 persons, your name and gotra.
Our team confirms the pandit, the muhurat and any daan you added.
Performed on your date by our pandits, with the names and gotra chanted in the sankalp.
Your puja video within 3–4 days; prasad / holy water by courier in 8–10 days.
Your questions, answered
Choose Sarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October — 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.
Write “Kashyap” — traditionally used when the gotra is not known — and the sankalp is completed correctly.
Yes. Choose the number of persons (1 to 4) in the booking form and enter each name with the relation. For more than four, contact us on WhatsApp after booking.
Our own pandits in Gaya and Kashi perform it with the full vidhi. Your name, gotra and each ancestor’s name are chanted, and the video reaches you on WhatsApp within 3–4 days.
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, the price differs by location.
Bookings close the evening before the date. Same-day requests are taken on WhatsApp only, subject to the pandits’ availability.
Shraddha is an act of faith, gratitude and duty toward one’s ancestors, performed with full vidhi. It is offered in that spirit.
Sankalp details
The names and gotra below are chanted during the puja.
