About Dwadashi Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha
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Dwadashi Shraddha is done la and Krishna Paksha Dwadashi. Dwadashi Shraddha Tithi is also suitable to perform Shraddha for those who had taken renunciation (सन्यास) before death. Dwadashi Shraddha is also known as Baras Shraddha. Pitru Paksha Shraddhas are Parvan Shraddhas (पार्वण श्राद्ध) and auspicious to perform them is either Kutup Muhurat and Rohina etc. Muhurat after that till Aparahna Kala gets over. Tarpan (तर्पण) is done at the end of the Shraddha.
Deities & divine forms
Dwadashi Shraddha is a Shraddha ritual performed on the twelfth lunar day, i.e., Dwadashi Tithi of Pitru Paksha. According to Hindu scriptures, performing Shraddha on the same Tithi as that of the ancestor's passing is considered most auspicious. Hence, for those ancestors who passed away on the Dwadashi Tithi of either the Shukla or Krishna Paksha, it is advised to perform Shraddha, Tarpan and Pinda Daan on the Dwadashi Tithi of Pitru Paksha. Hindu scriptures also mention that Dwadashi Shraddha is especially beneficial for those ancestors who took Sannyasa in order to lead a life devoted to righteousness, devotion and spiritual discipline. It is highly meritorious to perform Shraddha for ancestors who belonged to the Vaishnava tradition. Therefore, Dwadashi Shraddha is also referred to as Sannyasi Shraddha. It is believed that performing Shraddha on this day grants the departed souls a place in Vishnu Loka and bestows them with eternal peace. According to the Vishnu Dharmasutra, performing Shraddha on Dwadashi along with offerings such as Brahmin Bhoj, donation of clothes, utensils and remembrance of Lord Vishnu brings excellent results. It is also considered highly beneficial to recite the Shri Vishnu Sahasranama on this day.
How to celebrate Dwadashi Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha 2026
Dwadashi Shraddha on Thursday, September 18, 2025Kutup (कुतुप) Muhurat 1150 AM to 1239 PMDuration 00 Hours 49 Mins Rohina (रौहिण) Muhurat 1239 PM to 0128 PMDuration 00 Hours 49 Mins Aparahna (अपराह्न) Kaal 0128 PM to 0355 PMDuration 02 Hours 27 Mins Dwadashi Tithi Begins 1139 PM on Sep 17, 2025Dwadashi Tithi Ends 1124 PM on Sep 18, Panchang for Dwadashi Shraddha Day
Spiritual benefits
Dwadashi Shraddha is done for those deceased family members who died on Dwadashi Tithi, including both Shukla and Krishna Paksha Dwadashi. Dwadashi Shraddha Tithi is also suitable to perform Shraddha for those who had taken renunciation (सन्यास) before death.
Dwadashi Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha 2026 — FAQs
Dwadashi Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha is observed on 2026-10-07.
Dwadashi Shraddha is done for those deceased family members who died on Dwadashi Tithi, including both Shukla and Krishna Paksha Dwadashi. Dwadashi Shraddha Tithi is also suitable to perform Shraddha for those who had taken renunciation (सन्यास) before death.
