Mahalaya Paksha 2027 Date: Thursday, 16 September
Mahalaya Paksha begins (Pitru Paksha) in 2027 falls on Thursday 16 September 2027 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST). Bahula Padyami: 16 Sep 4:33 AM – 17 Sep 5:52 AM IST. In the USA: Thursday 16 September 2027; tithi Wed 15 Sep 7:03 PM – Thu 16 Sep 8:22 PM EDT (4:03 PM – 5:22 PM PDT). In the UK: Thursday 16 September 2027. Also called Pitru Paksha.
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Mahalaya Paksha (Pitru Paksha) is the dark fortnight of Bhadrapada, from Bahula Padyami to Amavasya, when tarpanam and shraddha are offered to the ancestors; each day is matched to the tithi on which a forebear died, and Mahalaya Amavasya is the day for all. The fortnight ends the day before Sharad Navaratri begins. Shraddha is performed at aparahna, so the first day is fixed by the tithi present in the afternoon.
Tithi timing
Bahula Padyami begins 16 September 2027 at 4:33 AM IST and ends 17 September 2027 at 5:52 AM IST.
How the date is decided
Bhadrapada bahula padyami at aparahna (shraddha kala) opens the fortnight.
Date by city
| Country | Cities | Date |
|---|---|---|
| USA | all 89 cities | Thursday 16 September 2027 |
| India | all 67 cities | Thursday 16 September 2027 |
| United Kingdom | all 13 cities | Thursday 16 September 2027 |
| Canada | all 11 cities | Thursday 16 September 2027 |
| Australia | all 6 cities | Thursday 16 September 2027 |
| New Zealand | all 3 cities | Thursday 16 September 2027 |
| Ireland | Dublin | Thursday 16 September 2027 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Thursday 16 September 2027 |
| Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur, Penang (George Town) | Thursday 16 September 2027 |
| UAE | all 3 cities | Thursday 16 September 2027 |
| Qatar | Doha | Thursday 16 September 2027 |
| Saudi Arabia | all 3 cities | Thursday 16 September 2027 |
| Kuwait | Kuwait City | Thursday 16 September 2027 |
| Oman | Muscat | Thursday 16 September 2027 |
| Bahrain | Manama | Thursday 16 September 2027 |
| Germany | all 5 cities | Thursday 16 September 2027 |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam, Eindhoven | Thursday 16 September 2027 |
| Sweden | Stockholm | Thursday 16 September 2027 |
| South Africa | Johannesburg, Durban | Thursday 16 September 2027 |
| Mauritius | Port Louis | Thursday 16 September 2027 |
| Fiji | Suva | Thursday 16 September 2027 |
FAQ
When is Mahalaya Paksha begins in 2027?
Mahalaya Paksha begins 2027 is on Thursday 16 September 2027 in India (Hyderabad, IST).
Which tithi is Mahalaya Paksha begins?
Bahula Padyami of Bhadrapada masa (amanta).
How is the date of Mahalaya Paksha begins decided?
Bhadrapada bahula padyami at aparahna (shraddha kala) opens the fortnight.
What day of the week is Mahalaya Paksha begins 2027?
Thursday.
What else is Mahalaya Paksha begins called?
Mahalaya Paksha begins is also called Pitru Paksha.
When is Mahalaya Paksha begins 2027 in the USA?
Mahalaya Paksha begins 2027 is on Thursday 16 September 2027 in all 89 US cities on this site, the same day as in India.
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