Festivals

Nairobi (UTC+3)

Date

3rd October 2026

Ashtami Shraddha

Tithi:

Krishna Saptami upto 5:30 AM

Krishna Ashtami upto 3:22 AM +1

Nakshatra:

Mrigashira upto 12:25 AM

Ardra upto 11:00 PM

Vasara:Saturday

Relevant Timings

Aparahna Muhurat

3 Oct, 1:34 pm – 3:59 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 02 Hours 25 Mins

Kutup Muhurat

3 Oct, 11:57 am – 12:45 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 48 Mins

Rohina Muhurt

3 Oct, 12:45 pm – 1:34 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 48 Mins

Aparahna Kalam

3 Oct, 1:34 pm – 3:59 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 02 Hours 25 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.