On which day of Pitrupaksha 2026 should I perform Shraddha for my father?
Perform Shraddha for your father on the lunar tithi that corresponds to the tithi on which he passed away. For example, if your father…
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Perform Shraddha for your father on the lunar tithi that corresponds to the tithi on which he passed away. For example, if your father…
Yes. Prayag Pandits offers fully documented online Pind Daan and Tarpan services during Pitrupaksha 2026. Our pandits perform the complete ceremony at Prayagraj Triveni…
Pitrupaksha 2026 begins on September 26 (Purnima / Full Moon) and concludes on October 10 (Sarva Pitru Amavasya / New Moon). The most important…
Yes. The Dharmashastra texts explicitly provide for proxy performance of rituals when the principal performer (karta) is unable to be present in person —…
We strongly recommend booking at least 4–6 weeks before your intended date. Pitrupaksha is our busiest period, and the final days — especially Sarva…
Traditionally, Shradh is performed by the eldest son of the deceased (the Karta). In the absence of a son, the next eligible performers are:…
Pitru Dosha is the astrological and spiritual condition believed to arise from unsatisfied ancestors — typically due to incomplete last rites, premature death, or…
Shradh rituals can be performed at home with a pandit, near any river or water body, or at a sacred tirtha. The scriptures confirm…
Sarva Pitru Amavasya (October 10, 2026) is the most important single day of Pitrupaksha. On this day, Shradh can be performed for ALL ancestors…
Shradh is performed on the same tithi (lunar day) of the Krishna Paksha in Pitrupaksha on which your ancestor passed away. For example, if…
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