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Pitru Shanti Jaap — Pitru Gayatri & Vishnu Sahasranama (11,000) — Pitru Paksha 2026
Mantra-jaap for the peace of the ancestors — add it to any shraddha, or book it alone.
For whom: Anyone who wishes to add mantra-jaap to their shraddha, or offer jaap when a full ritual is not possible.
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
- 11,000 Pitru Gayatri jaap
- Vishnu Sahasranama path
- Performed at Kashi in your name and gotra
- Simple add-on to any shraddha
Which day should this be done?
Recommended for this puja: Any day of Pitru Paksha
| 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
Pitru Shanti Jaap 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.
| Where | Kashi / Varanasi — performed at the pandit's peeth near the ghats |
|---|---|
| When | Any day, 26 Sep – 10 Oct 2026 |
| For whom | Anyone wishing to add mantra-jaap to a shraddha; those unable to arrange pind daan this year; families abroad |
| Price | ₹1,100 — up to 4 ancestors named |
| Includes | Sankalp · 11,000 Pitru Gayatri jaap · Vishnu Sahasranama path · deep daan · prasad |
| You receive | Jaap video/photos (3–4 days) · Ganga jal and prasad by courier (8–10 days) |
| Book by | 6 PM the day before |
For whom
Anyone wishing to add mantra-jaap to a shraddha; those unable to arrange pind daan this year; families observing Pitru Paksha from abroad.
What is performed
- Sankalp in your name and gotra
- 11,000 Pitru Gayatri jaap
- Vishnu Sahasranama path
- Deep daan and prasad
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
- Ganga jal and prasad from Kashi 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?
Any day of Pitru Paksha. Many families book it for the same day as their tithi shraddha or for Sarva Pitru Amavasya (10 October).
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. Any date from 26 September to 10 October is open.
- 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 the Pitru Gayatri mantra?
The 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.
Why is the Vishnu Sahasranama included?
The 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.
How much does the Pitru Shanti Jaap cost?
₹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.
Can I book jaap alone, without shraddha?
Yes. 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.
Which date should I choose?
Any day of the fortnight. Families commonly choose the ancestor's tithi or Sarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026.
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
- Ganga Tarpan at Kashi
- Sarva Pitru Amavasya Puja — 10 Oct
- Pitru Dosh Nivaran Puja
- 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.
