Can I watch live from Chicago?

Yes — around 7:30 PM Central time, the evening before.

Can I book for grandparents whose tithi I don't know?

Yes — Mahalaya Amavasya is observed for all ancestors.

Gau Seva, Shradh & Tharpanam from Chicago

Gau Seva and Shradh for families in Chicago

Chicago's Indian families, spread from Devon Avenue to the suburbs, often keep Pitru Paksha quietly at home — and many wish they could do more. We make the offerings in India in your family's names — so the day is never missed.

Dawn offering in India, in Chicago time7:30 PM (the evening before)during Pitru Paksha 2026

Timing from Chicago

India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead (CDT): the dawn offering is at about 7:30 PM the evening before in Chicago.
Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 falls on Friday evening, 9 October, Chicago time.

Offerings you can book

Gau Seva (Cow Feeding) — $10
Crow Feed — Kaka Bali (Komatha Seva) — $10
Matsya Daan (Fish Feeding) — $10
Pitru Paksha Shradh — $79
Annual Shraddha (Death Anniversary) — $79
Amavasya Offerings — $10

Pitru Paksha 2026 from Chicago

Pitru Paksha 2026 runs from 27 September to 10 October in India, ending on Mahalaya Amavasya (10 October). Because the offering is made at dawn in India, the local date in Chicago may differ for families in the Americas — tell us which calendar your family follows and we will confirm the right day. See Pitru Paksha 2026 dates and meaning and how to perform Shradh from outside India.

Their names, said at dawn in India

Gau Seva, Kaka Bali and Matsya Daan from $10. Complete Pitru Paksha Shradh $79.

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