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Madhyashtami

Madhyashtami is observed annually during the Mahalaya fortnight which falls before Ashwayuja Navratri (September – October). It is an important day during at Gaya. This fortnight is popularly known as Pitru Paksha Shraaddha. This day is chosen by those people who do not perform paksha mahalya – rituals on all 15 days.

Observing one day Shraaddha is known as Sakrun Mahalaya.

Sakrun Mahalaya is in addition to the Amavasya Shraaddha, which should be performed by all people. The importance of Madhyashtami is that one need not worry about tithi, vara, Nakshatra and other doshas and can perform the ritual.