Festivals

Bhubaneswar (UTC+5:30)

Date

3rd October 2026

Ashtami Shraddha

Tithi:

Krishna Saptami upto 8:00 AM

Krishna Ashtami upto 5:52 AM +1

Nakshatra:

Mrigashira upto 2:55 AM

Ardra upto 1:30 AM +1

Vasara:Saturday

Relevant Timings

Aparahna Muhurat

3 Oct, 12:46 pm – 3:09 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 02 Hours 23 Mins

Kutup Muhurat

3 Oct, 11:11 am – 11:59 am, 3 Oct

Duration - 48 Mins

Rohina Muhurt

3 Oct, 11:59 am – 12:46 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 48 Mins

Aparahna Kalam

3 Oct, 12:46 pm – 3:09 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 02 Hours 23 Mins

About

Shraddha ceremony for those deceased on Ashtami; observed during Pitru Paksha at Aparahna (afternoon). Rituals include Tarpan and Pinda Daan to seek the blessings of the departed souls of the lineage.