📌 Calendar (2026)
| Date | Day | Shraddha Name | Hindu Month & Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Friday | Saptami Shraddha | Ashwina, Krishna Saptami |
⏰ Saptami Shraddha 2026 – Tithi & Ritual Timings
- Tithi: Krishna Saptami
- 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 muhurat may vary slightly based on local sunrise and Panchang.
📌 Saptami Shraddha – Significance
Saptami Shraddha is observed during Pitru Paksha on Krishna Saptami tithi for ancestors whose death tithi falls on Saptami.
According to Dharma Shastra, performing Shraddha on the exact lunar tithi and during Aparahna Kaal ensures that offerings of food (anna), water (jal), sesame (til), and pind reach the ancestors directly, granting them peace and liberation.
Proper observance is believed to:
- Relieve Pitru Dosha
- Bring ancestral blessings
- Ensure family stability and longevity
📖 Saptami Shraddha Story (Katha)
Scriptures state that ancestors arrive on Earth during Pitru Paksha and wait specifically for their assigned tithi.
Those linked with Saptami tithi are said to be most receptive during Aparahna time.
When Shraddha is performed with devotion, ancestors become satisfied (tripta) and bless the lineage with protection from misfortune and continuity of family values.
📌 Saptami Shraddha – 10-Year Calendar (and onwards)
| Year | Date | Day | Tithi | Recommended Shraddha Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Oct 2 | Friday | Krishna Saptami | 12:00 PM – 03:00 PM |
| 2027 | Sept 23 | Thursday | Krishna Saptami | Aparahna |
| 2028 | Oct 10 | Tuesday | Krishna Saptami | Aparahna |
| 2029 | Sept 29 | Saturday | Krishna Saptami | Aparahna |
| 2030 | Sept 19 | Thursday | Krishna Saptami | Aparahna |
| 2031 | Oct 7 | Tuesday | Krishna Saptami | Aparahna |
| 2032 | Sept 25 | Saturday | Krishna Saptami | Aparahna |
| 2033 | Oct 14 | Friday | Krishna Saptami | Aparahna |
| 2034 | Oct 3 | Tuesday | Krishna Saptami | Aparahna |
| 2035 | Sept 22 | Saturday | Krishna Saptami | Aparahna |
📌 Shraddha for all years must be performed during Aparahna Kaal.
📌 Short FAQ – Saptami Shraddha
❓ What is Saptami Shraddha?
It is a Shraddha ritual performed on Krishna Saptami during Pitru Paksha for ancestors whose death tithi was Saptami.
❓ When is Saptami Shraddha in 2026?
It is observed on Friday, October 2, 2026.
❓ What is the correct time to perform Saptami Shraddha?
During Aparahna Kaal (approximately 12:00 PM – 03:00 PM).
❓ Can Tarpan be done in the morning?
Yes, Tarpan may be done after sunrise, but Pind Daan must be in Aparahna.
❓ Does this timing rule apply to all Shraddha days?
✅ Yes, Aparahna Kaal is mandatory for all Shraddha tithis.
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