Pratipada Shraddha, also known as Padwa Shraddha, is the first day of the Pitrupaksha period. In 2025, Pratipada Shraddha will be observed on Monday, September 8, 2025.
Here are the relevant timings for Pratipada Shraddha on that day:
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Pratipada Tithi Ends: 09:11 PM on September 08, 2025.
The auspicious times (muhurat) to perform the Shraddha rituals on September 8, 2025, are generally considered to be:
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Kutup Muhurat: This is a specific auspicious time frame. Different sources provide slightly varied timings:
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11:30 AM to 12:20 PM.
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11:53 AM to 12:44 PM (for New Delhi, NCT, India).
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One source mentions 11:55 AM to 12:47 PM (local muhurat may vary).
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Rohina Muhurat: Following the Kutup Muhurat:
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12:20 PM to 01:10 PM.
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12:44 PM to 01:34 PM (for New Delhi, NCT, India).
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Aparahna Kaal (Post Meridian): This is a broader period suitable for Shraddha:
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01:10 PM to 03:40 PM.
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01:34 PM to 04:04 PM (for New Delhi, NCT, India).
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Important Considerations:
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Location Dependent: The exact muhurat timings can vary slightly based on your geographical location due to differences in sunrise and sunset times. It is always best to consult a local panchangam (Hindu almanac) or a knowledgeable priest for the precise timings in your specific area.
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Parvan Shraddhas: Pitru Paksha Shraddhas are Parvan Shraddhas, and the auspicious time to perform them is generally during the Kutup Muhurat, Rohina Muhurat, or until the Aparahna Kaal gets over. Tarpan (water libation) is typically performed at the end of the Shraddha ritual.
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Who performs Pratipada Shraddha?: Pratipada Shraddha is performed for deceased family members who passed away on the Pratipada Tithi (first day) of either the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon phase) or Krishna Paksha (waning moon phase). It is also considered a suitable day to perform Shraddha for maternal grandparents (Nana-Nani), especially if their exact death tithi is unknown or if there is no one in the maternal home to perform the rites.
Pitru Paksha in 2025 will begin on September 7, 2025, and conclude on September 21, 2025.
