Shashthi Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha 2026

Shashthi Shraddha is a Tithibased Shraddha performed on the sixth day of the Pitru Paksha. According to the rules prescribed in Hindu scriptures, the Shraddha should be performed on the same Tithi on which the ancestor passed away. Performing Shraddha in Pitru Paksha as per the exact Tithi ensures peace, liberation and blessings for the departed soul. Texts like Garuda Purana, Manu Smriti and Dharma Sindhu clearly state that Shraddha dedicated to the ancestors should be performed during Pitru Paksha in accordance with the of their demise. When done properly, the benefits of Pinda Daan, Tarpan and other Shraddha rites reach the specific ancestor for whom the ritual is intended. If the of death of an ancestor is unknown, then Shraddha may be performed on Sarva Pitru Amavasya, which is considered a collective offering day for all ancestors, including those who passed away on the Shashthi Tithi. Shashthi Shraddha, as a religious duty, is not merely a tradition, but an expression of refined values, faith and familial responsibility, which binds the living with their ancestors and serves as a means of attaining their blessings.