Date, Auspicious Puja Timings, Significance, and Rituals to Mark the Beginning of Pitru Paksha

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-09-15 16:18:00

The sacred full moon day in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, known widely as Bhadrapada Purnima 2026, holds profound spiritual importance as it officially marks the transition into the revered period of Pitru Paksha. According to Vedic calendar calculations, the Purnima tithi begins at 11:06 PM on September 25 and concludes at 11:18 PM on September 26. In accordance with Udaya Tithi traditions, the festival will be observed on September 26, with moonrise scheduled for 6:09 PM. Devotees looking to perform sacred rites can make use of several auspicious muhurats throughout the day, including Brahma Muhurta from 04:46 AM to 05:33 AM, Vijay Muhurta from 02:23 PM to 03:11 PM, Twilight Muhurta from 06:24 PM to 06:48 PM, and Nishita Muhurta from 11:59 PM to 12:46 AM.

Religious Significance, Satyanarayana Puja, and Wealth Remedies

Observing fasts and performing dedicated worship of Lord Vishnu in his Satyanarayana form on Bhadrapada Purnima is believed to eradicate sorrows, alleviate pain, and invite lasting happiness and prosperity into the household. Additionally, making charitable donations of essential items to temples or the needy after completing the puja helps secure financial stability and ensures a home remains abundant with food and wealth. To strengthen financial well-being and relieve mental unrest, scriptures highlight the significance of offering arghya to the Moon God—who shines in full glory on this night—by combining water and raw milk in a vessel during moonrise, thereby invoking divine peace and prosperity.

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