Pitru Paksha 2027 starts on Thursday, 16 September and ends with Sarva Pitru Amavasya on Wednesday, 29 September 2027. These roughly 15 days are for remembering ancestors with shraddha and tarpan.
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| 15 SeptWednesday | Bhadrapada Purnima (Purnima shraddha) |
| 16 SeptThursday | First day of Pitru Paksha (Pratipada shraddha) |
| 29 SeptWednesday | Sarva Pitru Amavasya (last day) |
How to choose the shraddha date
Shraddha is done on the tithi on which the family member passed away. If the tithi is not known, it can be done on Sarva Pitru Amavasya. The Kutup and Rohina muhurats (around midday) are considered best.
What to do in these days
- Tarpan: offer water mixed with sesame and kusha grass to ancestors.
- Feed a Brahmin and keep food aside for the cow, the crow and the dog.
- Donate grain and clothes to those in need.
- Keep the food sattvik and postpone celebrations.
Questions people ask
When does Pitru Paksha 2027 start?
Thursday, 16 September.
When is Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2027?
Wednesday, 29 September 2027.
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