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Gau Seva and Shradh for families in Raleigh–Durham

Cary, Morrisville and the Research Triangle have drawn many young Indian families, often the first in their family to live abroad — and the first to keep a parent's tithi without the family priest nearby. We make the offerings in India in your family's names — so the day is never missed.

Dawn offering in India, in Raleigh–Durham time8:30 PM (the evening before)during Pitru Paksha 2026
A cow in a goshala in India

Timing from Raleigh–Durham

  • The dawn offering in India is at about 8:30 PM the evening before in Raleigh–Durham.
  • Tamil, Telugu and Kannada versions of our site are available.

Pitru Paksha 2026 from Raleigh–Durham

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 Raleigh–Durham 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.

Prefer Tamil? Read this site in Tamil.

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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Frequently asked questions

What time is the offering in North Carolina?

About 8:30 PM Eastern time, the evening before.

Is there a Tamil version?

Yes — see our Tamil home page.