Festivals

Port Louis (UTC+4)

Date

3rd October 2026

Ashtami Shraddha

Tithi:

Krishna Saptami upto 6:30 AM

Krishna Ashtami upto 4:22 AM +1

Nakshatra:

Mrigashira upto 1:25 AM

Ardra upto 12:00 AM +1

Vasara:Saturday

Relevant Timings

Aparahna Muhurat

3 Oct, 1:12 pm – 3:40 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 02 Hours 27 Mins

Kutup Muhurat

3 Oct, 11:34 am – 12:23 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 49 Mins

Rohina Muhurt

3 Oct, 12:23 pm – 1:12 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 49 Mins

Aparahna Kalam

3 Oct, 1:12 pm – 3:40 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 02 Hours 27 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.