Festivals

Darwin (UTC+9:30)

Date

3rd October 2026

Ashtami Shraddha

Tithi:

Krishna Saptami upto 12:00 PM

Krishna Ashtami upto 9:52 AM +1

Nakshatra:

Mrigashira upto 6:55 AM

Ardra upto 5:30 AM +1

Vasara:Saturday

Relevant Timings

Aparahna Muhurat

3 Oct, 1:49 pm – 4:15 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 02 Hours 26 Mins

Kutup Muhurat

3 Oct, 12:11 pm – 1:00 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 49 Mins

Rohina Muhurt

3 Oct, 1:00 pm – 1:49 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 49 Mins

Aparahna Kalam

3 Oct, 1:49 pm – 4:15 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 02 Hours 26 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.