Magha Shraddha 2026: Date, Nakshatra, Shraddha Timings & 10-Year Calendar

📌 Calendar (2026)

⏰ Magha Shraddha 2026 – Nakshatra & Ritual Timings

• Nakshatra: Magha
• Tithi: Krishna Dwadashi
• Hindu Month: Ashwina
• Paksha: Krishna Paksha
• Shraddha Time (Aparahna Kaal):
  Late morning to early afternoon
• Special Importance:
  Nakshatra-based Shraddha for ancestors
• Tarpan & Pinda Daan:
  During Aparahna

📌 Nakshatra Shraddha is observed when Magha Nakshatra prevails during Pitru Paksha.

📌 Magha Shraddha – Significance

Magha Shraddha is performed when Magha Nakshatra occurs during Pitru Paksha.
It holds special importance for honoring ancestors and lineage founders, as Magha Nakshatra is traditionally associated with Pitru and royal ancestors.

Observing Magha Shraddha is believed to:

• Please ancestors deeply
• Remove Pitru Dosha
• Bring blessings of prosperity, honor, and stability

This Shraddha is especially beneficial when death tithi is unknown.

📖 Magha Shraddha Story (Pitru Katha)

Scriptures associate Magha Nakshatra with Pitru Devatas.
It is believed that Shraddha performed during Magha Nakshatra reaches ancestors more directly, granting them peace and liberation.

Ancient kings and sages performed Shraddha on Magha Nakshatra to honor their lineage and seek divine blessings.

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

📌 Nakshatra-based Shraddha dates may vary slightly by region.

📌 Short FAQ – Magha Shraddha

❓ What is Magha Shraddha?
It is Shraddha performed when Magha Nakshatra occurs during Pitru Paksha.

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

❓ Who should perform Magha Shraddha?
Those with unknown death tithi of ancestors or seeking Pitru blessings.

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

❓ Is Magha Shraddha different from tithi Shraddha?
Yes, it is based on Nakshatra, not lunar tithi.