Festivals

Christchurch (UTC+13)

Date

3rd October 2026

Ashtami Shraddha

Tithi:

Krishna Saptami upto 3:30 PM

Krishna Ashtami upto 1:22 PM +1

Nakshatra:

Mrigashira upto 10:25 AM

Ardra upto 9:00 AM +1

Vasara:Saturday

Relevant Timings

Aparahna Muhurat

3 Oct, 2:34 pm – 5:05 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 02 Hours 31 Mins

Kutup Muhurat

3 Oct, 12:53 pm – 1:44 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 50 Mins

Rohina Muhurt

3 Oct, 1:44 pm – 2:34 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 50 Mins

Aparahna Kalam

3 Oct, 2:34 pm – 5:05 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 02 Hours 31 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.