Paksha Shraddha (Mahalaya Paksha)
Sep 26 – Oct 9, 2026 · Mon–Sat 10 AM, Sun 9 AM · $51 per Kartha · optional Hastodaka $21
Mahalaya Paksha (Sep 26 – Oct 9, 2026) is the fortnight set aside for honoring our ancestors. Performing Shraddha and Tharpana during these days brings peace to our departed forebears, fulfils our ancestral duty and invites their blessings for the material and spiritual well‑being of the family.
Perform your Paksha Shraddha at the Matha, guided by our Achar (priest).
Schedule
- Monday – Saturday: 10:00 AM
- Sunday (Sep 27 & Oct 4): 9:00 AM
- Recommended tithi for each day is shown on the date tile when you register (e.g. Maha Bharani on Sep 29, Sarva Pitru / Mahalaya Amavasya on Oct 9).
How to register
- Click Register and select one or more dates.
- For each date, set the number of Karthas performing the Shraddha ($51 per Kartha).
- Optionally add Hastodaka Seva (lunch prasada) for each date – $21 per person. No prasada is served without it.
- Enter the attendee details and complete payment.
You will receive a confirmation e‑mail listing all your selected dates and tithis, and a reminder before each registered day.
Items each Kartha should bring
| Vishnu Pada | 1 |
| Tulasi Dala | 1 handful |
| White flowers | 1 small pack |
| Bananas | 6 |
| Betel leaves | 10 |
| Betel nuts | 10 |
| Deepa | 2 |
| Currency coins | 15 |
| Dollar bills | 7 |
| List of Pitrus (names, gotra) | 1 |
| Aluminium tray | 1 |
| Achamana set (with two achamana patre) | 1 |
| Arghya patre | 1 |
| Large plates – new, not used for eating | 2 |
| Small plate – new, not used for eating | 1 |
| Tambige (silver, copper or brass) | 2 |
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time. For questions, contact the Matha office.