What samagri is needed for Pitru Paksha Shradha, and who brings it?

At home, the family usually arranges a few things — note down ancestors’ names and gotra; keep black sesame and a wide vessel ready; karta should bathe before the rite, and the rest of the list on this page. The ritual items themselves come in a samagri kit with the Standard and Elaborate packages; otherwise your Purohit sends the list ahead of the day.

Can Pitru Paksha Shradha be done in a flat?

Yes — most ceremonies we arrange are in apartments. Tell us if the space is small, or if there are smoke alarms; where a fire ritual is part of it, your Purohit plans for the room you have.

What if the muhurat falls in Rahu kalam?

When you choose a date, each time window shows its muhurat and whether it overlaps Rahu kalam. Families usually avoid it where the day allows; if it cannot be avoided, your Purohit will say what your tradition does.

Who takes part in Pitru Paksha Shradha?

A verified Purohit conducts it; the person or couple the ceremony is for sits for the sankalpa, and family may join. Nothing else is needed from you but the name said aloud at the start — and a gotra, if your family knows it.

How long does Pitru Paksha Shradha take?

About 1h, though this can vary with your family's tradition.

Can House of Purohit provide the Purohit?

Yes — a verified Purohit performs Pitru Paksha Shradha at your home, with pricing shown before you book.

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Pitru Paksha Shradha

Pitru paksha shradha is performed for our Pitrus in which Tithi they passed away. Sarva Pitru Shradha can be performed on the Last day of Pitrupaksha that is on Mahalaya Amavasya. Pitru Paksha also known as Mahalaya Paksha, is a 15 lunar days period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors. Pitru paksha 2026 is from 26th September 2026 and ends on 10th October 2026. This Shraddha is performed especially through Pinda pradan, Tarpan, and food offerings to Brahmins. Performing this ceremony with utmost faith and a peaceful mind gives the Karta the full benefit of this ceremony and the blessings of his ancestor will always be there upon them. Pitru Paksha 2026 Dates: 26th Sep: Purnima Shradh 27th Sep: Pratipada Shradh 28th Sep: Dwitiya Shradh 29th Sep: Tritiya Shradh 30th Sep: Chaturthi Shradh 1st Oct: Panchami Shradh 1st Oct: Shashthi Shradh 2nd Oct: Saptami Shradh 3rd Oct: Ashtami Shradh 4th Oct: Navami Shradh 5th Oct: Dashami Shradh 6th Oct: Ekadashi Shradh 7th Oct: Dwadashi Shradh 8th Oct: Trayodashi Shradh 9th Oct: Chaturdashi Shradh 10th Oct: SarvaPitru Amavasya Shradh Pitru Paksha Shradh procedure mainly involves below main steps: Ganapathi Pooje, Punyaha. Pinda pradana: It is the offering of pindas to the ancestors mixed with ghee honey sugar milk and curd. Pind pradan should be performed with utmost dedication and faith. Tarpana: Offering of Til(Black) with water.

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Packages & prices

Essential

₹1,230

✓ 1 purohit
✓ Tarpana for three generations
✓ Sankalpa in your gotra
✓ Dakshina included
✓ ~45 minutes

Standard

₹2,130

✓ 1 purohit
✓ Everything in Essential
✓ Complete samagri kit
✓ Extended tarpana for maternal line
✓ Dakshina included
✓ ~1 hour

Elaborate

₹3,690

✓ 2 brahmanas
✓ Everything in Standard
✓ Pinda pradana
✓ Anna daana sankalpa
✓ Premium samagri
✓ ~1.5 hours

What is this ceremony

Remembrance is kept on the days tradition sets for it — some once, some every year — and in the way your family has always kept it.

The sequence differs by region and by family tradition — yours will be confirmed before the day. We describe what families usually observe; we never promise outcomes.

How is Pitru Paksha Shradha booked, and what does it cost?

On House of Purohit, a verified Purohit performs Pitru Paksha Shradha at your home in Mysuru starting from ₹1,230, and the ceremony takes about 1h. Every price is shown before payment, the samagri (ritual items) list is provided in advance, and the Purohit is matched to your language, your city and the time you choose. Families unsure whether this is the right ceremony can text us on WhatsApp before booking.

Also known as Mahalaya Amavasya Tarpana, Tarpanam, Pitru Tarpanam, Pitr Tarpana, Mahalaya Tarpana, Mahalaya Tarpanam, Pitru Paksha Pooja.

What you arrange

The room

Clear space facing south

Things to keep ready

Note down ancestors’ names and gotra
Keep black sesame and a wide vessel ready

Who takes part

Karta should bathe before the rite

What the Purohit brings

His own knowledge of the rite, and the texts for it.
The samagri kit — everything used in the ritual itself — with the Standard and Elaborate packages.
His travel to your home, in every package.

Purohits who perform this ceremony

Vedamurthy Shridhar Rao✓

21 yrs · ★ 0.0 · Kannada · Sanskrit

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Pandit Ganesh Bhatta✓

13 yrs · ★ 0.0 · Kannada · Sanskrit

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Pandit Suresh Kulkarni✓

10 yrs · ★ 5.0 · Kannada · Marathi

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Frequently asked about Pitru Paksha Shradha

What samagri is needed for Pitru Paksha Shradha, and who brings it?: At home, the family usually arranges a few things — note down ancestors’ names and gotra; keep black sesame and a wide vessel ready; karta should bathe before the rite, and the rest of the list on this page. The ritual items themselves come in a samagri kit with the Standard and Elaborate packages; otherwise your Purohit sends the list ahead of the day.
Can Pitru Paksha Shradha be done in a flat?: Yes — most ceremonies we arrange are in apartments. Tell us if the space is small, or if there are smoke alarms; where a fire ritual is part of it, your Purohit plans for the room you have.
What if the muhurat falls in Rahu kalam?: When you choose a date, each time window shows its muhurat and whether it overlaps Rahu kalam. Families usually avoid it where the day allows; if it cannot be avoided, your Purohit will say what your tradition does.
Who takes part in Pitru Paksha Shradha?: A verified Purohit conducts it; the person or couple the ceremony is for sits for the sankalpa, and family may join. Nothing else is needed from you but the name said aloud at the start — and a gotra, if your family knows it.
How long does Pitru Paksha Shradha take?: About 1h, though this can vary with your family's tradition.
Can House of Purohit provide the Purohit?: Yes — a verified Purohit performs Pitru Paksha Shradha at your home, with pricing shown before you book.
Is Pitru Paksha Shradha available in Mysuru?: Yes, in Mysuru, from ₹1,230.

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“Wonderful experience. Arrived 15 minutes early, set up beautifully, and the chanting was clear and unhurried. Highly recommend.”
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