Navami Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha 2026

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. According to the scriptures, Navami Shraddha is particularly associated with female ancestors, although it may also be performed for male ancestors who died on this Tithi. It is specifically performed in honor of departed Mother, paternal or maternal Grandmother, Sister or other female ancestors. Conducting this Shraddha is believed not only to satisfy the souls of the departed women but also to bring protection, good health and prosperity to the women in the family. Navami Shraddha is a specific Tithibased Shraddha ritual performed on the ninth day, i.e., Navami Tithi of the Pitru Paksha. According to descriptions found in various Hindu scriptures such as the Garuda Purana, Vishnu Smriti, Manu Smriti and Dharma Sindhu, performing Shraddha on the exact lunar of the ancestor's demise is considered scripturally appropriate. If an ancestor passed away on the Navami Tithi of either the Shukla or Krishna Paksha, then performing Shraddha, Tarpan and Pinda Daan on the Navami of Pitru Paksha is considered highly meritorious.