📌 Calendar (2026)
| Date | Day | Shraddha Name | Hindu Month & Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 3, 2026 | Saturday | Ashtami Shraddha | Ashwina, Krishna Ashtami |
⏰ Ashtami Shraddha 2026 – Tithi & Ritual Timings
- Tithi: Krishna Ashtami
- Hindu Month: Ashwina
- Shraddha Time (Aparahna Muhurat):
12:00 PM – 03:00 PM (most auspicious period) - Tarpan Time: From sunrise until Aparahna
- Pind Daan & Shraddha Karma: Aparahna only
📌 Exact timings may vary slightly according to local sunrise and regional Panchang.
📌 Ashtami Shraddha – Significance
Ashtami Shraddha is performed during Pitru Paksha for ancestors whose death tithi falls on Krishna Ashtami.
Hindu scriptures emphasize that Shraddha should be done on the exact lunar tithi and during Aparahna Kaal to ensure offerings reach the ancestors without obstruction.
Observing Ashtami Shraddha with devotion is believed to:
- Grant peace and satisfaction to ancestors
- Reduce Pitru Dosha
- Bring family stability and spiritual merit
📖 Ashtami Shraddha Story (Katha)
According to traditional belief, ancestors associated with Ashtami tithi descend during Pitru Paksha and await offerings specifically during Aparahna time.
When descendants perform Shraddha with sincerity—offering pind, til, water, and cooked food—the ancestors become pleased and bless the family with harmony and protection.
This reinforces the importance of observing Shraddha on the correct tithi and at the prescribed time.
📌 Ashtami Shraddha – 10-Year Calendar (and onwards)
| Year | Date | Day | Tithi | Recommended Shraddha Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Oct 3 | Saturday | Krishna Ashtami | 12:00 PM – 03:00 PM |
| 2027 | Sept 24 | Friday | Krishna Ashtami | Aparahna |
| 2028 | Oct 11 | Wednesday | Krishna Ashtami | Aparahna |
| 2029 | Sept 30 | Sunday | Krishna Ashtami | Aparahna |
| 2030 | Sept 20 | Friday | Krishna Ashtami | Aparahna |
| 2031 | Oct 8 | Wednesday | Krishna Ashtami | Aparahna |
| 2032 | Sept 26 | Sunday | Krishna Ashtami | Aparahna |
| 2033 | Oct 15 | Saturday | Krishna Ashtami | Aparahna |
| 2034 | Oct 4 | Wednesday | Krishna Ashtami | Aparahna |
| 2035 | Sept 23 | Sunday | Krishna Ashtami | Aparahna |
📌 For all years, Shraddha rituals must be performed during Aparahna Kaal.
📌 Short FAQ – Ashtami Shraddha
❓ What is Ashtami Shraddha?
Ashtami Shraddha is a ritual performed on Krishna Ashtami during Pitru Paksha for ancestors whose death tithi was Ashtami.
❓ When is Ashtami Shraddha in 2026?
It is observed on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
❓ What is the correct time for Ashtami Shraddha?
Shraddha should be performed during Aparahna Kaal (around 12:00 PM – 03:00 PM).
❓ Can Tarpan be done in the morning?
Yes, Tarpan can be done after sunrise, but Pind Daan must be done during Aparahna.
❓ Does Aparahna timing apply to all Shraddha days?
✅ Yes, Aparahna Kaal is mandatory for all Shraddha tithis.
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