Mahalaya Paksha Dates 2018, Pitru paksha 2018 Dates, Pitru paksha Shraddha 2018, Shraddha Paksha in 2018, Pitr paksha, Pitri paksha, Kanagat, Jitiya
Pitru means ancestors. Paksha is the fortnight time. Pitru Paksha is the 15 day lunar period dedicated to the ancestors. During this time people pay their homage to them by the offerings.
Mahalaya paksha offerings has the great significance in the Hindu religion. It is observed during the krishna paksha in the month of Ashwin (Purnimant) / Bhadrapada (amavasyant), Here is the Mahalaya Paksha calender for the year 2018:
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 25th September 2018 | Tuesday | Pratipada Shraddha |
| 26th September 2018 | Wednesday | Dwitiya Shraddha |
| 27th September 2018 | Thursday | Tritiya Shraddha |
| 28th September 2018 | Friday | Chaturthi Shraddha |
| 29th September 2018 | Saturday | Panchami Shraddha |
| 30th September 2018 | Sunday | Shashthi Shraddha |
| 01th October 2018 | Monday | Saptami Shraddha |
| 02th October 2018 | Tuesday | Ashtami Shraddha |
| 03th October 2018 | Wednesday | Navami Shraddha |
| 04th October 2018 | Thursday | Dashami Shraddha |
| 05th October 2018 | Friday | Ekadashi Shraddha |
| 06th October 2018 | Saturday | Dwadashi Shraddha |
| 07th October 2018 | Sunday | Chaturdashi Shraddha, Trayodashi Shraddha |
| 08th October 2018 | Monday | SarvaPitru Amavasya |
