Pitru Paksha 2027 — Wednesday 15 September
పితృ పక్షం 2027
Bhadrapada Shudda Purnima (start) to Ashwina Bahula Amavasya (Mahalaya Amavasya, end) — 16 lunar days · Mahalaya Paksha / Shraddha Paksha / Sola Shraddha · Kutup Muhurat 11:44 – 12:32 IST · Rauhina Muhurat 12:32 – 13:20 IST · Aparahna Kaal 13:20 – 15:44 IST (Hyderabad). Primary Tarpanam window is Aparahna Kaal.
Pitru Paksha 2027 (also called Mahalaya Paksha / Shraddha Paksha / Sola Shraddha) falls on Wednesday, 15 September 2027. The 16-day sacred window when Pitrus (ancestors) descend to Earth to receive Tarpanam (water-libation offerings) from their living descendants. Failing to perform Shraddha during this window results in Pitru Dosha, believed to obstruct family progeny, wealth, and peace. Each day of the 16 corresponds to the tithi on which one's ancestor passed away — one performs Shraddha specifically on THAT tithi during Pitru Paksha. The final day, Sarva Pitru Amavasya (also called Mahalaya Amavasya), is the universal day when Shraddha is performed for ALL ancestors whose tithi is unknown OR who couldn't be honored on their specific tithi. Primary observance: Tarpanam (water + black sesame + kusha grass libation) at sunrise or Aparahna, Pinda Daan (offering rice-balls to ancestors), Brahmin Bhojan (feeding a brahmin representing the Pitru), Anna Daanam (feeding the needy), Kaka Bali (offering food to crow — believed to be Yama's messenger), Pitru Suktam recitation, avoiding new purchases + shubh karyas + auspicious ceremonies during the 16 days. Recommended muhurat: Kutup Muhurat 11:44 – 12:32 IST · Rauhina Muhurat 12:32 – 13:20 IST · Aparahna Kaal 13:20 – 15:44 IST (Hyderabad). Primary Tarpanam window is Aparahna Kaal..
Pitru Paksha 2027 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Wednesday, 15 September 2027 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Bhadrapada Shudda Purnima (start) to Ashwina Bahula Amavasya (Mahalaya Amavasya, end) — 16 lunar days |
| Primary Muhurat | Kutup Muhurat 11:44 – 12:32 IST · Rauhina Muhurat 12:32 – 13:20 IST · Aparahna Kaal 13:20 – 15:44 IST (Hyderabad). Primary Tarpanam window is Aparahna Kaal. |
| Alternative Names | Mahalaya Paksha / Shraddha Paksha / Sola Shraddha |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Significance of Pitru Paksha 2027
The 16-day sacred window when Pitrus (ancestors) descend to Earth to receive Tarpanam (water-libation offerings) from their living descendants. Failing to perform Shraddha during this window results in Pitru Dosha, believed to obstruct family progeny, wealth, and peace. Each day of the 16 corresponds to the tithi on which one's ancestor passed away — one performs Shraddha specifically on THAT tithi during Pitru Paksha. The final day, Sarva Pitru Amavasya (also called Mahalaya Amavasya), is the universal day when Shraddha is performed for ALL ancestors whose tithi is unknown OR who couldn't be honored on their specific tithi.
Key Rituals on Pitru Paksha 2027
Tarpanam (water + black sesame + kusha grass libation) at sunrise or Aparahna, Pinda Daan (offering rice-balls to ancestors), Brahmin Bhojan (feeding a brahmin representing the Pitru), Anna Daanam (feeding the needy), Kaka Bali (offering food to crow — believed to be Yama's messenger), Pitru Suktam recitation, avoiding new purchases + shubh karyas + auspicious ceremonies during the 16 days.
Pitru Paksha 2027 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Pitru Paksha 2027:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Black sesame seeds (til) |
| 2 | Kusha grass (Darbha) |
| 3 | Barley (yava) |
| 4 | Rice (unbroken akshat) |
| 5 | Water tumbler (Panchapatra) |
| 6 | Uddharani (spoon for tarpanam) |
| 7 | White flowers (kumuda, chrysanthemum) |
| 8 | Sandalwood paste (white) |
| 9 | Ghee lamp + camphor |
| 10 | Naivedyam: kheer, pumpkin curry, urad-dal vada (traditional ancestral naivedyam) |
| 11 | Cotton yajnopavita (thrice-wound sacred thread) |
| 12 | Kaka Bali offering (rice ball for crow) |
Regional Variations of Pitru Paksha 2027
Gaya (Bihar): PRIMARY Shraddha destination — Pinda Daan at Falgu River is believed to liberate 7 generations of ancestors (Vishnu Padam temple). Prayagraj (UP): Triveni Sangam Shraddha. Varanasi: Manikarnika Ghat + Piśāca Mochana Kund. Ujjain: Siddha Vata + Rudrasagar Shraddha. Kurukshetra (Haryana): Brahma Sarovar tarpanam. Andhra / Telangana: Rajahmundry Godavari Pushkara Ghat + Basara + Bhadrachalam. Tamil Nadu: Rameshwaram Agni Theertham + Mahodadhi + Kaveri. Karnataka: Talakaveri + Bhagamandala. Kerala: Papanasam beach + Thirunavaya + Aluva Manappuram. Odisha: Puri + Konark Tarpanam. Bengal: Kali Ghat Tarpanam + Ganga bank Shraddha.