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Tithi Shraddha with Pind Daan (choose your tithi) — Pitru Paksha 2026
The classic annual shraddha — on the exact tithi your ancestor passed, with pind, tarpan and Brahmin bhojan.
For whom: For the annual shraddha of a parent or grandparent on their death tithi.
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
- Choose the tithi from the Pitru Paksha calendar
- Pind daan, tarpan and Brahmin bhojan
- Varanasi or Gaya
- Repeat every year
Which day should this be done?
Recommended for this puja: The tithi of your ancestor's passing
| 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
Tithi Shraddha 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.
| Where | Kashi / Varanasi ghats ₹3,100 · Gaya (Vishnupad) ₹7,100 |
|---|---|
| When | The tithi of the death, 26 Sep – 10 Oct 2026 (see the day guide) |
| For whom | The yearly shraddha of a parent or grandparent; up to 4 ancestors per booking |
| Includes | Sankalp · pind daan · tarpan · Brahmin bhojan · dakshina |
| Performed by | Divine Hindu's pandit teams in Kashi and Gaya |
| You receive | Puja video (3–4 days) · prasad / holy water by courier (8–10 days) |
| Book by | 6 PM the day before the tithi |
For whom
Sons 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.
What is performed
- Sankalp in your name and gotra, naming the ancestor
- Pind daan and tarpan on the chosen tithi
- Brahmin bhojan in the ancestor'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
- 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?
Choose 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).
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. Pick the date matching your ancestor's tithi.
- 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
How do I find my ancestor's tithi?
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. If unsure, our team will work it out from the date of death on WhatsApp.
How much does tithi shraddha with pind daan cost?
₹3,100 at the Kashi ghats and ₹7,100 at Vishnupad, Gaya. Both include pind daan, tarpan, Brahmin bhojan, dakshina and samagri.
What if my ancestor's tithi is not known?
Yes. 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.
Can I book tithi shraddha for both parents in one booking?
Yes, 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.
Can a daughter perform her father's or mother's shraddha?
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 on the right day?
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 — daily offering
- Matru Navami Shraddha — 4 Oct, for mothers
- Gaya Pind Daan — three vedis
- 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.
