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Ekodishta Shraddha 2026

Ekodista Shraddha 2026 Date: Every month is considered very special in Hindu religion, but the special importance of the month of Magh has been described in Hindu religious scriptures. This month has been dedicated to Mother Ganga. In the month of Magh, devotees perform Kalpavas on the banks of river Ganga in Prayag, the king of pilgrimages. Ganga bath is taken daily in this month. After this, Mother Ganga and Lord Shiva are worshiped with devotion. Ekodishta Shraddha is also performed in this month. Let us know what this is? Also know its date and auspicious time.

What is Ekodishta Shraddha? (What happened to Ecodista Shraddha)

According to religious scholars, Ekodishta Shraddha has been dedicated to the ancestors. This Shraddha is performed for the deceased father and grandfather. This Shraddha is also performed on the death anniversary of a special person. Every year, Shraddha of Bhishma Pitamah is performed on the Ashtami date of Shukla Paksha of Magh month. It is said that Bhishma Pitamah left his body on this day when the Sun was Uttarayan.

Pandavas had performed Shraddha of Bhishma Pitamah

For this reason, Bhishma Ashtami is also celebrated every year on the Ashtami date of Shukla Paksha of Magh month. It is said in the scriptures that even a common person can perform Shraddha and Tarpan of Bhishma Pitamah. In Dwapar Yuga, after Bhishma Pitamah merged into the five elements, his Shraddha was performed by the Pandavas.

Ekodista Shraddha date and auspicious time (Ekodista Shraddha Shubh Muhurat)

According to the Panchang, the Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Magh month will start on January 25 at 11.10 pm. This Ashtami Tithi will end on January 26 at 09:17 pm. Bhishma Ashtami will be celebrated on 26th January from Udaya Tithi. On this day, the auspicious time of Ekodishta Shraddha will start at 11.29 am. This auspicious time will last till 01:38 pm.