Pitru Paksha 2024: Check Shradh Start Date, time, significance and Full Calendar

Pitru Paksha 2024: Pitru Paksha will commence with the Pratipada Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada, beginning on September 18, 2024. The period will conclude with Mahalaya or Sarva Pitri Amavasya, observed on October 3, 2024. This sacred time is dedicated to honoring ancestors and forefathers, making it an important period for paying respects and performing rituals for those who have passed away.

Pitru Paksha Shradh 2024: Date and Time

• Pratipada Tithi Begins - September 18, 2024 at 08:04 AM
• Pratipada Tithi Ends - September 19, 2024 at 04:19 AM
• Qutup Muhurta - From 11:16 AM To 12:05 PM
• Rauhin Muhurta - From 12:05 p.m. 12:54 PM
• Aprahan Kaal - From 12:54 PM To 03:20 PM

Shradh 2024 Significance

Pitru Paksha is regarded as a highly sacred and pious time when individuals worship their ancestors with deep devotion. This period holds significant religious and spiritual importance in Hinduism, as people offer prayers to their departed loved ones. During this time, it is customary to invite Brahmins—both male and female—into one’s home to receive sattvik food and clothing. Maintaining purity throughout this period is essential, and it is advised that these rituals be performed with sincere intentions and heartfelt emotions.


For those experiencing Pitru Dosha, this period is an ideal opportunity to seek relief through Pitru Dosha Puja. Gaya in Bihar is renowned as a prominent location for performing this important ritual.

Shradh 2024 Full calendar here:

Pitru Paksha 2024 Dates and Tithi Timings

September 17, 2024

Purnima Shradh
- Purnima Tithi Begins: September 17, 2024, at 11:44 AM
- Purnima Tithi Ends: September 18, 2024, at 08:04 AM

September 18, 2024

Pratipada Shradh
- Pratipada Tithi Begins: September 18, 2024, at 08:04 AM
- Pratipada Tithi Ends: September 19, 2024, at 04:19 AM

September 20, 2024

Dwitidya Shradh
- Dwitiya Tithi Begins: September 19, 2024, at 04:19 AM
- Dwitiya Tithi Ends: September 20, 2024, at 12:39 AM

September 20, 2024

Tritiya Shradh
- Tritiya Tithi Begins: September 20, 2024, at 12:39 AM
- Tritiya Tithi Ends: September 20, 2024, at 09:15 PM

September 21, 2024

Chaturthi Shradh
- Chaturthi Tithi Begins: September 20, 2024, at 09:15 PM
- Chaturthi Tithi Ends: September 21, 2024, at 06:13 PM

September 22, 2024

Panchami Shradh
- Panchami Tithi Begins: September 21, 2024, at 06:13 PM
- Panchami Tithi Ends: September 22, 2024, at 03:43 PM

September 23, 2024

Sashti Shradh
- Sashti Tithi Begins: September 22, 2024, at 03:43 PM
- Sashti Tithi Ends: September 23, 2024, at 01:50 PM

September 23, 2024

Saptami Shradh
- Saptami Tithi Begins: September 23, 2024, at 01:50 PM
- Saptami Tithi Ends: September 24, 2024, at 12:38 PM

September 24, 2024

Ashtami Shradh
- Ashtami Tithi Begins: September 24, 2024, at 12:38 PM
- Ashtami Tithi Ends: September 25, 2024, at 12:10 PM

September 25, 2024

Navami Shradh
- Navami Tithi Begins: September 25, 2024, at 12:10 PM
- Navami Tithi Ends: September 26, 2024, at 12:25 PM

September 26, 2024

Dashami Shradh
- Dashami Tithi Begins: September 26, 2024, at 12:25 PM
- Dashami Tithi Ends: September 27, 2024, at 01:20 PM

September 28, 2024

Ekadashi Shradh
- Ekadashi Tithi Begins: September 27, 2024, at 01:20 PM
- Ekadashi Tithi Ends: September 28, 2024, at 02:49 PM

September 29, 2024

Dwadashi Shradh
- Dwadashi Tithi Begins: September 28, 2024, at 02:49 PM
- Dwadashi Tithi Ends: September 29, 2024, at 04:47 PM

September 30, 2024

Trayodashi Shradh
- Trayodashi Tithi Begins: September 29, 2024, at 04:47 PM
- Trayodashi Tithi Ends: September 30, 2024, at 07:06 PM

September 30, 2024

Chaturdashi Shradh
- Chaturdashi Tithi Begins: September 30, 2024, at 07:06 PM
- Chaturdashi Tithi Ends: October 1, 2024, at 09:39 PM

October 3, 2024

Sarva Pitru Amavasya
- Amavasya Tithi Begins: October 1, 2024, at 09:39 PM
- Amavasya Tithi Ends: October 3, 2024, at 12:18 AM