Pitrupaksha is a period of remembrance for ancestors. We help families abroad understand the available rite, supported sacred site and practical next steps through personal, enquiry-based coordination.
A complimentary orientation before you decide. No prior knowledge needed — we’ll explain the rite, site and next steps.
How coordination works →Tell us the rite, family circumstances and preferred site. A coordinator will discuss the local arrangements and next steps personally.
Personal coordination for ancestral rites at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the traditionally remembered Saraswati.
Guidance and local coordination for Pind Daan and related ancestor rites at the Falgu and the Vishnupad area.
Local coordination for remembrance rites at Kashi’s ghats, with the precise site discussed during the enquiry.
Personal assistance for family rites by the Ganga, including guidance about the suitable ghat and timing.
Coordinator-led enquiries for ancestor rites in Ujjain, with the rite and local arrangements confirmed personally.
Enquiry-led coordination for remembrance rites by the Yamuna in Mathura, based on the family’s requirements.
Season-sensitive coordination for rites at Brahmakapal near Badrinath, subject to access and local conditions.
Personal coordination for family rites in Rameshwaram, with temple and seashore arrangements confirmed after enquiry.
If you are new to the tradition, or returning to it after a long time away — this is where to start. Four ideas, in order, that form the whole.
Pitrupaksha is observed during Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada in many Hindu calendars. The exact civil dates and relevant tithi can vary by calendar and location, so the date for a family or sacred site should be confirmed before travel or arrangements.
Families may use this period to remember ancestors through prayer, offerings, charity or rites followed in their own tradition. Practices and explanations differ across regions, lineages and households.
Tarpan, Pind Daan, Shradh and related observances are not interchangeable in every tradition. Ingredients, participants, sequence, site and timing should be discussed with an appropriate practitioner rather than inferred from a short web page.
Before deciding, clarify the family’s purpose, proposed participants, preferred sacred site, travel or remote-participation needs, language and accessibility. A coordinator can gather these details without treating the enquiry as a booking.
Families use our coordinators for practical guidance before travelling or arranging a rite at one of the eight supported sacred sites.
Read family feedback →Everything about dates, procedures and participation. Send an enquiry for guidance specific to your family.
All FAQs →The website’s 2026 guide currently lists 26 September to 10 October, during Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada. Lunar dates can vary by calendar and location, so confirm the relevant date for your family and sacred site before making plans.
Tell us where you are and how you hope to participate. Remote participation, language, live-call or recording arrangements depend on the rite, sacred site and availability, and are confirmed personally before you decide.
Our network includes 100+ pandits across eight supported sacred sites. A coordinator gathers the rite, site, language, date and family requirements, then confirms the proposed pandit and practical arrangements personally. You can ask questions before making a decision.
Names of up to three generations of ancestors, your gotra (if known), the tithi or date of passing for the Shradh, and a brief intention. Send an enquiry and our coordinator will guide you personally before anything is finalised.
The website is currently enquiry-only and does not collect online payments. A coordinator will first confirm the rite, date and arrangements with you personally.
Timing depends on the rite, family tradition and local practice. Dates shown on the website are general guidance, not a personal religious recommendation. A coordinator can help you prepare the question for an appropriate practitioner.
“Remember with care.
Ask questions before you decide.”