Saptami Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha 2026

Garuda Purana, Manu Smriti, Yajnavalkya Smriti, Vishnu Dharmasutra and Dharmasindhu clearly outline the tradition of performing Shraddha based on Tithi. These scriptures state that if Shraddha, Tarpan and Pinda Daan are performed on the correct with proper rites, the concerned ancestor is truly appeased by the ritual and blesses their descendants. A Shraddha performed on the proper Tithi effectively reaches the intended ancestor, whereas one performed on an incorrect is considered incomplete. If the exact death Tithi of an ancestor is unknown, then, as per the scriptures, one may perform a collective Shraddha on Sarva Pitru Amavasya to honor all ancestors collectively which also includes those who passed away on Saptami Tithi. However, if the Tithi is known to be Saptami, then performing the Shraddha on this specific day brings exceptional spiritual merit. The main rituals of Saptami Shraddha include Pinda dana, Tarpan, Brahmin Bhoj, donations and recitation of the Bhagavad Gita which are performed with devotion and please the ancestors. Saptami Shraddha is a powerful means of releasing oneself from Pitru Rina. It is seen as essential for upholding family tradition, receiving the blessings of ancestors and ensuring domestic peace and prosperity. Through this Shraddha Tithi Calculator, you can find out the Hindu Tithi prevailing at the of death of a person by inputting the of his death. In Hinduism, the annual Shraddha is performed every year on the Hindu Tithi of death of a deceased family member.