pitru paksha 2026 | dates, rules, shraddha,important mistakes & ancestral blessings | complete guide

pitru paksha 2026 is an important period for remembering and offering respect to ancestors through shraddha, tarpan and other traditional practices. in this video, we discuss the important dates, basic rules, who should perform shraddha, what should be avoided, and how to follow the practices correctly according to traditional hindu customs. we also discuss how to identify the correct tithi of an ancestor's death, why the local panchang should be checked, and why the shraddha date can vary according to location. special attention is given to important traditional practices during pitru paksha, including tarpan, food offerings, remembrance of ancestors and charitable acts. we also discuss an important point regarding the completion of four years after the ancestor's death and the traditional practices associated with this period. the video also covers the traditional significance of reading or listening to selected chapters of the bhagavad gita during shraddha-related observances and how these practices are understood within the broader tradition. watch the complete video to understand pitru paksha 2026 in a simple and practical way without fear-based interpretations.