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Purnima Shraddha on Bhadrapada Purnima — the opening observance of Pitru Paksha, alongside the traditional full-moon prayers and fast
Dates 2026–2027
Mantra
ॐ नमो नारायणाय
Om Namo Narayanaya — I bow to Narayana, the divine who pervades all existence
✦ Special Note
Offer tarpan and Shraddha for ancestors whose lunar death tithi was Purnima. Drik Panchang counts this Purnima Shraddha as the first observance of Pitru Paksha; Pratipada Shraddha follows on the next civil day. Dates per Drik Panchang (drikpanchang.com, New Delhi Pitru Paksha Shraddha list).
Foods Allowed
Foods to Avoid
Meal Idea
Milk halwa (kheer) with saffron, served under the full moon
What distinguishes Purnima Shraddha — Bhadrapada Purnima?
Bhadrapada Purnima on this page is explicitly linked with ancestral remembrance and the beginning of the shraddha period. That focus differs from a festive Guru or Sharad Purnima. The catalog names the ancestors alongside Vishnu, making gratitude and remembrance central to the guide. A family's detailed shraddha rules cannot be inferred from a general full-moon menu. Keep the observance's own dates and community instructions visible when planning prayer, charity or a meal.
Deity and devotional focus
Pitru ancestors / Lord Vishnu
Meal ideas for this occurrence
The catalog's permitted-meal idea for Purnima Shraddha — Bhadrapada Purnima is: Milk halwa (kheer) with saffron, served under the full moon
September: A transition-season meal can be planned around the catalog's existing permitted dish and a small fruit serving. The seasonal suggestion is practical, not a prescribed ritual offering or a substitute for community guidance.
These are optional permitted-meal ideas, not new fasting rules. Keep the original allowed and avoided foods and follow your tradition's time for ending the fast.
Calendar context
This page's recorded occurrences are 2026-09-26 (Saturday); 2027-09-15 (Wednesday). The name Purnima Shraddha — Bhadrapada Purnima identifies this observance; it is not an instruction to repeat the same civil date every year.
Offer tarpan and Shraddha for ancestors whose lunar death tithi was Purnima. Drik Panchang counts this Purnima Shraddha as the first observance of Pitru Paksha; Pratipada Shraddha follows on the next civil day. Dates per Drik Panchang (drikpanchang.com, New Delhi Pitru Paksha Shraddha list).
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