Festivals

Connecticut (UTC-4)

Date

3rd October 2026

Ashtami Shraddha

Tithi:

Krishna Ashtami upto 8:22 PM

Krishna Navami upto 6:24 PM +1

Nakshatra:

Ardra upto 4:00 PM

Punarvasu upto 2:44 PM +1

Vasara:Saturday

Relevant Timings

Aparahna Muhurat

3 Oct, 1:49 pm – 4:08 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 02 Hours 19 Mins

Kutup Muhurat

3 Oct, 12:16 pm – 1:02 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 46 Mins

Rohina Muhurt

3 Oct, 1:02 pm – 1:49 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 46 Mins

Aparahna Kalam

3 Oct, 1:49 pm – 4:08 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 02 Hours 19 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.