Festivals

Pulau Pinang (UTC+8)

Date

3rd October 2026

Ashtami Shraddha

Tithi:

Krishna Saptami upto 10:30 AM

Krishna Ashtami upto 8:22 AM +1

Nakshatra:

Mrigashira upto 5:25 AM

Ardra upto 4:00 AM +1

Vasara:Saturday

Relevant Timings

Aparahna Muhurat

3 Oct, 2:20 pm – 4:44 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 02 Hours 24 Mins

Kutup Muhurat

3 Oct, 12:43 pm – 1:32 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 48 Mins

Rohina Muhurt

3 Oct, 1:32 pm – 2:20 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 48 Mins

Aparahna Kalam

3 Oct, 2:20 pm – 4:44 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 02 Hours 24 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.