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In these holy and spiritual days of Pitru Paksha (Pitru Paksha 2026), everyone is offering Tarpan, Pind Daan and Brahmin food with devotion for the peace and satisfaction of the souls of their ancestors. The dates falling in the sixteen days of Pitru Paksha have great importance in Sanatan Dharma, among which the date of Matri Navami (Matri Navami 2026) is considered to have the most special place. This special day, also called ‘Avighna Navami’ or ‘Saubhagyavati Navami’, is dedicated to the deceased women in the family—like mothers, grandmothers, grandmothers, aunts and other maternal figures—who passed away while the family was alive. This year, there is confusion in the minds of people regarding the date of Matri Navami whether this festival is on 4th October or 5th October, due to which it has become very important to know the correct date and auspicious time. As per the calendar and astrological calculations, this sacred Shraddha ritual of Matri Navami is the greatest opportunity to express gratitude towards all those female ancestors who had dedicated their entire lives in strengthening the sanskar and foundation of their family. Let us know in this detailed article about the exact date of Matri Navami, auspicious time, tarpan method and all the important religious rules related to it.
According to the Hindu calendar, Shraddha of Matri Navami is performed on the ninth date of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month. This year 2026, according to the mathematical coincidence of the constellation and date of the beginning and end of the Navami Tithi of Ashwin Krishna Paksha, this important Shraddha ritual of Matri Navami is mainly accepted and scheduled for 4th October 2026. Keeping in mind the Udaya Tithi and Madhyahna Kaal (afternoon time), the time when Tarpan and Pind Daan are performed for the ancestors, the day of 4th October is considered to be the best and according to the scriptures. Those who want to perform Shraddha of their deceased mothers, married women and other female relatives of their family can perform the rituals as per the rituals on this day. Only by performing Shraddha on the right date, the ancestors get their full share and their blessings always remain on the entire family.
Generally, during Pitru Paksha, people offer tarpan to the men and elders of their family on their Shraddha tithi, but Matri Navami, which comes before Sarvapitri Amavasya, is a day when Shraddha of all the deceased women of the family can be performed together. Be it married women of the house or women who have died at any age, food, clothes and water are offered to all of them on the day of Matri Navami. According to religious beliefs, even if a family does not remember the date of death (day of death) of any of their female ancestors, they can still satisfy them by performing Shraddha and Pind Daan on the day of Matri Navami. It is believed that on this day, mothers and clan women come to earth in a subtle form to bless their descendants with happiness, prosperity, good health and progeny growth.
On the day of Matri Navami, one should wake up early in the morning, take bath etc., wear clean clothes and prepare the puja altar at a clean place. It is always considered best to perform Shraddha rituals in the afternoon i.e. during Kutup Kaal and Rohin Kaal, because this is the time when ancestors come to our doorstep in the hope of satisfaction. During the puja, one should spread a yellow or white cloth on a platform and remember the picture of one’s female ancestors or their name on the seat of Kush and offer water, milk, black sesame, barley, kusha and white flowers. After this, perform ‘Pind Daan’ with full devotion and take out a portion of food for cows, dogs, crows and ants and feed them respectfully. Providing food and donating clothes to a Brahmin or a needy married woman is considered the most virtuous act of this day.
While performing Matri Navami or any other Shraddha ritual, it is very important to keep in mind some special rules and purity. On this day, only satvik food should be cooked at home and garlic, onion or non-vegetarian food should be completely avoided. The person performing Shraddha should have complete peace of mind, purity and respect for the ancestors, because the ritual performed with anger or negativity does not yield complete results. On this day one should avoid insulting the poor and Brahmins and do charity as per one’s capacity. When you remember your mother and family goddesses with full devotion and rituals, then Pitra Dosh gets calmed and all the obstacles coming in the house automatically start going away.
In short, Matri Navami is not just a religious ritual, but it is a reflection of our great culture which never forgets the sacrifices of its ancestors and especially of women. On this Matri Navami falling on 4th October 2026, offer prayers to your ancestors with full faith, express your gratitude towards them and make your life happy with their blessings. This small effort made by you will provide happiness, peace, prosperity and unwavering success to your entire family, due to which your generations will always remain safe and prosperous.