Quick Information
2026 Date
Primary-source date not verified
Duration
16 Days
Calendar
Lunar
Deity
Ancestors
About Pitru Paksha
Pitru Paksha (पितृ पक्ष) is a festival in the Hindu calendar. Honoring departed ancestors.
This festival is associated with Ancestors and follows the Lunar calendar tradition. It is observed over 16 days.
2026 Date Status
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Rituals & Traditions
The key rituals performed during Pitru Paksha include:
Shraddha
Tarpan
Pind Daan
How to Celebrate
- Shraddha: A listed tradition for Pitru Paksha.
- Tarpan: A listed tradition for Pitru Paksha.
- Pind Daan: A listed tradition for Pitru Paksha.
Regional Celebrations
This page records Pitru Paksha traditions in:
All India
Practices can vary by region and community.