Mahalaya Paksha Dates 2026, Pitru paksha 2026 Dates, Pitru paksha Shraddha 2026, Shraddha Paksha in 2026, 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 2026:
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 27th September 2026 | Sunday | Pratipada Shraddha |
| 28th September 2026 | Monday | Dwitiya Shraddha |
| 29th September 2026 | Tuesday | Tritiya Shraddha |
| 30th September 2026 | Wednesday | Panchami Shraddha, Chaturthi Shraddha |
| 01st October 2026 | Thursday | Shashthi Shraddha |
| 02nd October 2026 | Friday | Saptami Shraddha |
| 03rd October 2026 | Saturday | Ashtami Shraddha |
| 04thOctober 2026 | Sunday | Navami Shraddha |
| 05th October 2026 | Monday | Dashami Shraddha |
| 06th October 2026 | Tuesday | Ekadashi Shraddha |
| 07th October 2026 | Wednesday | Dwadashi Shraddha |
| 08th October 2026 | Thursday | Trayodashi Shraddha |
| 09th October 2026 | Friday | Chaturdashi Shraddha |
| 10th October 2026 | Saturday | SarvaPitru Amavasya |
