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Pitru Paksha 2026 in Australia: Date and Timing Considerations

For the cited Sydney example reference, Purnima Shraddha is September 26, the Pratipada sequence begins September 27, and Sarva Pitru Amavasya falls October 10. Sydney shares the cited start/end civil dates with New Delhi but some intermediate tithi assignments differ, so use the local city calendar.

Indian family and priest performing Shraddha vidhi inside a home with lamps, offerings, sacred fire and an ancestor portrait.
Family members participating in Shraddha observance at home.

2026 calendar reference for Australia

The cited reference uses Sydney example. In that example, Purnima Shraddha is September 26, the Pratipada sequence begins September 27, and Sarva Pitru Amavasya is October 10.

Sydney shares the cited start/end civil dates with New Delhi but some intermediate tithi assignments differ, so use the local city calendar.

Why a country name is not enough

Panchang calculations depend on the city, timezone, sunrise and the tithi prevailing during the relevant part of the day. A country can span several time zones, so this page uses a named city example rather than presenting one clock time as universal for the whole country.

Compare 2026 across locations

Reference locationPurnimaPratipada sequenceSarva Pitru Amavasya
India
New Delhi
September 26September 27October 10
United States
New York / New Jersey example
September 25September 26October 9
Canada
Toronto example
September 25September 26October 9
United Kingdom
UK example (Bangor/Oxford references)
September 26September 27October 10
Dubai / UAE
Dubai example
September 26September 27October 10
Australia
Sydney example
September 26September 27October 10

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 begin in the Australia?

Using the cited Sydney example reference, the Pratipada sequence begins September 27. Use the exact city where the observance will occur.

When is Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026 in the Australia?

The cited Sydney example reference places it on October 10. A different city or timezone can shift the civil date.

Can I use India timings abroad?

No. Use a local Panchang for the ceremony city because tithi boundaries, sunrise and the relevant afternoon period are location-sensitive.

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