About Pitra Puja
Pitru Paksha 2025 Dates (Shraddh Calendar)
Pitru Paksha 2025 will be observed from 7 September (Sunday) to 21 September (Sunday).
This 15-day period, also called Mahalaya Shraddh Paksha, is considered the most auspicious time to perform Shraddh, Tarpan, Pind Daan, Tripindi Shraddh and Narayan Bali for ancestors.
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Date |
Day |
Shraddh Type |
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7 Sept 2025 |
Sunday |
Purnima Shraddha |
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8 Sept 2025 |
Monday |
Pratipada Shraddha |
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9 Sept 2025 |
Tuesday |
Dwitiya Shraddha |
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10 Sept 2025 |
Wednesday |
Tritiya |
|
11 Sept 2025 |
Thursday |
Chaturthi Shraddha |
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12 Sept 2025 |
Friday |
Maha Bharani & Panchami Shraddha , |
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13 Sept 2025 |
Saturday |
Shashthi Shraddha , |
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14 Sept 2025 |
Sunday |
Saptami Shraddha , |
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15 Sept 2025 |
Monday |
Ashtami Shraddha & Navami Shraddha |
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16 Sept 2025 |
Tuesday |
Dashami Shraddha |
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17 Sept 2025 |
Wednesday |
Ekadashi Shraddha |
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18 Sept 2025 |
Thursday |
Dwadashi Shraddha |
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19 Sept 2025 |
Friday |
Magha & Trayodashi Shraddha |
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20 Sept 2025 |
Saturday |
Chaturdashi Shraddha |
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21 Sept 2025 |
Sunday |
Sarva Pitru Amavasya |
The most important day is Sarva Pitru Amavasya (21 September 2025), when Shraddh can be performed for all ancestors collectively.