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Pitru Paksha will begin on September 26, 2026. It includes the Purnima Shraddha on September 26. On September 27, the first day of the Ashwin Krishna Paksha, and end on Sarva Pitru Amavasya on October 10, 2026. This year, there will be 15 Shraddhas instead of 16. The Shraddha of Saptami and Ashtami falls on October 3.

During these 15 days, people pay respect to their ancestors by offering tarpan (offering), pind daan (offering), and charity. It is believed that this brings peace to the souls of ancestors and they bless their descendants.

After bathing in the morning, wear clean clothes and take a pledge. Facing south, perform tarpan (offering) with Kusha grass, black sesame seeds, and water, remembering the ancestors' names and gotra (gotra). This is for three generations. After feeding Brahmins, provide food for cows, crows, dogs, and ants.