Dwadashi Shraddha 2026: Date, Shraddha Timings & 10-Year Calendar

📌 Calendar (2026)

⏰ Dwadashi Shraddha 2026 – Tithi & Ritual Timings

• Tithi: Krishna Dwadashi
• Hindu Month: Ashwina
• Paksha: Krishna Paksha
• Shraddha Time (Aparahna Kaal):
  Late morning to early afternoon
• Tarpan & Pinda Daan:
  During Aparahna
• Charity & Brahmin Bhojan:
  After Shraddha rituals

📌 Aparahna Kaal is the most auspicious time for Dwadashi Shraddha.

📌 Dwadashi Shraddha – Significance

Dwadashi Shraddha is observed during Pitru Paksha to honor ancestors whose death tithi falls on Dwadashi.

Performing Shraddha on this day:

• Grants peace and satisfaction to ancestors
• Helps remove ancestral obstacles
• Brings family harmony and blessings

Devotees perform Shraddha rituals with sincerity, offering food, water, and charity.

📖 Dwadashi Shraddha Story (Pitru Katha)

According to Hindu belief, ancestors await offerings during Pitru Paksha.
Shraddha performed on the correct tithi ensures that ancestors are spiritually nourished and bless their descendants with happiness and stability.

Dwadashi Shraddha reinforces the sacred duty of honoring one’s forefathers.

📌 Dwadashi Shraddha – 10-Year Calendar (and onwards)

📌 Dates may vary slightly according to regional Panchang.

📌 Short FAQ – Dwadashi Shraddha

❓ What is Dwadashi Shraddha?
It is a Shraddha performed for ancestors whose death tithi is Krishna Dwadashi.

❓ When is Dwadashi Shraddha in 2026?
It is observed on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

❓ What is the best time for Shraddha?
Aparahna Kaal (afternoon) is considered most auspicious.

❓ Is charity necessary on Dwadashi Shraddha?
Yes, charity and feeding Brahmins or the needy are essential.

❓ What if the exact tithi is unknown?
Shraddha can be performed on Sarva Pitru Amavasya.