Shraddh Tithi Calculator — Find the Shraddh & Pitru Paksha Date

Shraddh Tithi

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Enter the date of passing. The Shraddh tithi is the lunar day (tithi) on which annual Shraddh is observed. Time and place are optional — add them when the tithi may have changed during the day.

Optional. If left blank, local midday is used to read the tithi.

Fill in the date of passing and tap Find Shraddh Tithi.

About Shraddh Tithi

Shraddh (Śrāddha) is the rite Hindus perform to honour and nourish departed ancestors (Pitru). It is offered each year on the tithi — the lunar day — on which the person passed away, rather than on the English calendar date, because the Hindu calendar follows the Moon.

What this calculator shows

  • The Shraddh tithi — the paksha (Shukla/Krishna) and tithi at the moment of passing
  • The lunar month (Purnimanta and Amanta) and the weekday
  • Upcoming Pitru Paksha (Mahalaya) Shraddh dates when that tithi recurs

Pitru Paksha

Pitru Paksha is the fortnight (Bhadrapada Purnima to Ashwin Amavasya) set aside for ancestor rites. Each day matches a tithi, and the family performs Shraddh on the day matching their ancestor's death tithi. If the tithi is not known, Sarvapitri (Mahalaya) Amavasya, the final day, is observed for all ancestors. Dates are calculated from the sidereal Sun and Moon (Lahiri ayanamsa) and shown for India (IST).

Frequently asked questions about Shraddh Tithi

What does Shraddh Tithi cover?

Shraddh (Śrāddha) is the rite Hindus perform to honour and nourish departed ancestors (Pitru). It is offered each year on the tithi — the lunar day — on which the person passed away, rather than on the English calendar date, because the Hindu calendar follows the Moon.

How does Shraddh Tithi read the chart?

Pitru Paksha is the fortnight (Bhadrapada Purnima to Ashwin Amavasya) set aside for ancestor rites. Each day matches a tithi, and the family performs Shraddh on the day matching their ancestor's death tithi. If the tithi is not known, Sarvapitri (Mahalaya) Amavasya, the final day, is observed for all ancestors. Dates are calculated from the sidereal Sun and Moon (Lahiri ayanamsa) and shown for India (IST).

Do I need my exact birth time for Shraddh Tithi?

Yes for a reliable reading. Shraddh Tithi depends on the ascendant and house lords, which shift with the birth time — so enter the exact time with the correct AM/PM and pick your city from the suggestions. A rough time can still give a broad sense, but house-based results may change.

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