Tritiya Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha 2026

Tritiya Shraddha is the ritual performed on the third day of the Pitru Paksha. Like other Shraddha rituals, Tritiya Shraddha is considered highly significant and meritorious. According to the scriptures, each Tithi during the Pitru Paksha has its unique importance, and performing Shraddha for departed ancestors on their corresponding Tithi brings them great satisfaction. By performing Tritiya Shraddha, the Pitrugana, i.e., ancestors become pleased and bestow blessings of longevity, progeny, good health, fame and prosperity upon the performer. This ritual is not only performed for the peace of the departed souls but also serves as a powerful means for the upliftment of the lineage, the prosperity of the family and the removal of Pitru Dosha. Scriptures like the Markandeya Purana and Dharmasindhu mention that performing Shraddha on Tritiya Tithi yields special spiritual merit. If the exact of the ancestor's death is unknown, then the Shraddhakarta, i.e., the one who is doing Shraddha may perform general Shraddha on every day during the Pitru Paksha or only on Sarva Pitru Amavasya. However, performing it on the specific Tithi yields manifold benefits.