Saptami Shradh is observed during Pitru Paksha, this year it is falling on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Saptami Shradh is performed for those deceased family members who died on Saptami of either Shukla Paksha or Krishna Paksha.Muhurtas like Kutup, Rauhin etc. are considered auspicious for completing these Shradh. Shradh related rituals should be completed by the end of the afternoon. Tarpan is among one of the rituals which is done at the end of Shardh.Date and time to perform rituals of Saptami ShradhThis year, Saptami Shradh will be observed on Thursday, October 5, 2023.Saptami Tithi Start – October 05, 2023 at 05:41 AMSaptami Tithi ends – October 06, 2023 at 06:34 AMKutup Muhurta – 11:47 AM to 12:34 PM, Duration – 00 hours 47 minutesRohin Muhurta – 12:34 PM to 01:21 PM, Duration – 00 hours 47 minutesAfternoon Time – 01:21 PM to 03:42 PM, Duration – 02 hours 21 minutesWhat is Gajachchhaya Yoga How is it connected to Pitru Paksha ShradhGajachchhaya Yoga is considered one of the highly auspicious times for performing Shradh, which occurs during Pitru Paksha. In 2023, there is no Gajachchhaya Yoga.Notably, the Sun transits through Hasta Nakshatra once in a year, which generally happens during Pitru Paksha. The combination when the Sun is in Hasta Nakshatra and the Moon is in Magha Nakshatra during Trayodashi Tithi of Pitru Paksha is known as Gajachchhaya Yoga.Similarly, another combination is, when the Sun is in Hasta Nakshatra and the Moon in Hasta Nakshatra during Amavasya Tithi of Pitru Paksha is also known as Gajachchhaya Yoga. Hence, there are chances that there could be one or two Gajachchhaya Yoga during Pitru Paksha. This type of auspicious combination occurs either on Trayodashi Tithi or on Amavasya Tithi.It is also believed that Gajachchhaya Yoga is considered auspicious when it falls during day time. It does not have any value if it falls during night time. However, irrespective of time, it is known as Gajachchhaya Yoga.Disclaimer: This information has been collected from various mediums like astrologers, almanacs, beliefs or religious scriptures and has been presented to you. Please consult experts while making related decisions.
