Festivals

Melbourne (UTC+10)

Date

3rd October 2026

Ashtami Shraddha

Tithi:

Krishna Saptami upto 12:30 PM

Krishna Ashtami upto 11:22 AM +1

Nakshatra:

Mrigashira upto 7:25 AM

Ardra upto 7:00 AM +1

Vasara:Saturday

Relevant Timings

Aparahna Muhurat

3 Oct, 1:24 pm – 3:54 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 02 Hours 30 Mins

Kutup Muhurat

3 Oct, 11:44 am – 12:34 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 50 Mins

Rohina Muhurt

3 Oct, 12:34 pm – 1:24 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 50 Mins

Aparahna Kalam

3 Oct, 1:24 pm – 3:54 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 02 Hours 30 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.