# Maha Bharani 2027: Date and Rituals

> Maha Bharani 2027 is on Monday, 20 September. Maha Bharani is the Bharani nakshatra in Pitru Paksha, a day for Shraddha of the ancestors.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/maha-bharani

## Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Maha Bharani is the Bharani nakshatra in Pitru Paksha, a day for Shraddha of the ancestors.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

The Shraddha of this day is said to give a special merit to the ancestors.

## Key Rituals & Observance

Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices

1. 1 Step 1 Tarpana and Shraddha for the ancestors.
2. 2 Step 2 Charity to Brahmins and the poor.

## Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras

The Ancestors (Pitrs) • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings

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#### The Ancestors (Pitrs) · Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः स्वधा नमः ॥

Om Pitrubhyah Svadha Namah

Meaning

Salutations to The Ancestors (Pitrs).

108 Japa Sacred Mantra