Bhadrapada Purnima 2026 holds special importance because it comes just before Pitru Paksha. This year, many people may be confused about whether Pitru Paksha begins on September 26 or September 27. According to the source article, Bhadrapada Purnima falls on September 26, 2026, while the regular Pitru Paksha period begins from Ashwin Krishna Pratipada on September 27. The day of Bhadrapada Purnima is associated with Rishi Tarpan, while the following day marks the beginning of