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A family does not begin with the people living today. Behind every home are generations of names, sacrifices, memories, and stories that quietly shaped the present. During Pitru Paksha, Hindu tradition creates sacred occasions to remember those generations. Chaturthi Shraddha is one such observance, guided by the fourth lunar Tithi. In 2026, Chaturthi Shraddha falls on Wednesday, September 30, according to referenced Panchang calculations. It is also called Chauth Shraddha and is traditionally performed for deceased family members whose death occurred on Chaturthi Tithi. What Is Chaturthi Shraddha? Chaturthi Shraddha is a Tithi-based ancestral observance during Pitru Paksha. “Chaturthi” refers...

Some memories live in photographs. Others survive in family stories, old recipes, familiar names, and the traditions repeated year after year. During Pitru Paksha, Hindu families give those memories a sacred place through Shraddha. Among these observances is Dwitiya Shraddha, the ancestral rite connected with the second lunar Tithi. In 2026, Dwitiya Shraddha falls on Monday, September 28, according to referenced Panchang calculations. It is also known as Dooj Shraddha and is traditionally performed for deceased family members whose death occurred on Dwitiya Tithi. What Is Dwitiya Shraddha? Dwitiya Shraddha is a Tithi-based Shraddha observed during Pitru Paksha. The word...

Pratipada Shraddha asks us to remember where we came from. In the quiet days of Pitru Paksha, families pause to honour departed ancestors with gratitude, prayer, offerings, and remembrance. In 2026, Pratipada Shraddha falls on Sunday, September 27, and is also known as Padwa Shraddha. Pratipada Shraddha 2026 Date and Tithi Pratipada Shraddha will be observed on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The Pratipada Tithi begins at 10:18 PM on September 26 and ends at 8:58 PM on September 27. Shraddha timings vary by city, so devotees should check their local Panchang before performing the ceremony. Drik Panchang lists Kutup Muhurat,...

Some full moons brighten the night; Bhadrapada Purnima invites you to brighten something within yourself. Falling in the Bhadrapada month, this full-moon day brings together fasting, prayer, charity, Vishnu worship, Chandra Arghya, and remembrance of ancestors. In 2026, Bhadrapada Purnima will be observed on Saturday, September 26. For Chennai, the Purnima Tithi begins at 11:06 PM on September 25 and ends at 10:18 PM on September 26. The exact timings vary by location, so devotees should follow their local Panchang. What Is Bhadrapada Purnima? Bhadrapada Purnima is the full moon of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada. It is also associated...

What if one sacred day could remind us that even the smallest change can begin a deeper transformation? That is the beautiful message carried by Parivartini Ekadashi Vrat. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this sacred Ekadashi invites devotees to pause from everyday distractions, observe a vrat, offer prayers, listen to the ancient Vrat Katha, and turn inward with devotion. In 2026, Parivartini Ekadashi Vrat falls on Tuesday, September 22. It is also known as Parsva Ekadashi, while the day is closely associated with the Vamana form of Lord Vishnu. According to Drik Panchang, the Ekadashi Tithi begins on September 21 at...