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Maha Bharani 2026: Date and Pitru Paksha Context

Maha Bharani falls on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 in the New Delhi reference calendar, alongside Tritiya Shraddha. It is nakshatra-based rather than another numbered tithi.

Wide Pitru Paksha banner showing a Hindu family honoring ancestors with traditional Shraddha offerings and remembrance.
Pitru Paksha and Shraddha remembrance.

Maha Bharani 2026 date

For the New Delhi reference calendar, Maha Bharani falls on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, the same civil date as Tritiya Shraddha.

Why it is listed differently

Maha Bharani is tied to Bharani Nakshatra, so it is not simply another numbered tithi in the Pratipada-to-Amavasya sequence. That is why calendars often display it as an additional named observance.

How this page is sourced

Dates were checked against current 2026 Panchang/calendar sources. The visible source links below are included so readers and search/AI systems can trace the calendar basis. Where sources are location-specific, the city is stated rather than presenting a country-wide clock time.

Frequently asked questions

When does Pitru Paksha 2026 start and end in New Delhi?

The main Pratipada-to-Amavasya sequence runs from September 27 through October 10, 2026. Purnima Shraddha on September 26 is commonly listed immediately before it.

Why do some 2026 calendars show different dates outside India?

Because a tithi can cross local daytime at different clock times. For example, Eastern North American reference calendars can place the opening and closing Shraddha dates one civil day earlier than New Delhi.

Why are Chaturthi and Panchami both on September 30, 2026?

In the New Delhi reference, both tithis intersect the relevant afternoon date-selection period on September 30, so both Shraddha observances are assigned to that civil date.

Should I use these pages as a universal ritual instruction?

No. These pages are calendar and planning guides. Family, regional and sampradaya practice can vary, and final ritual/timing decisions should use the local Panchang and trusted family or priestly guidance.

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