{
  "id": 11109690,
  "title": "Pitru Paksha 2026: Simple Guide To Finding Your Ancestor’s Shraddha Date",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/pitru-paksha-2026-simple-guide-to-finding-your-ancestors-shraddha-date",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T04:13:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/pitru-paksha-2026-simple-guide-to-finding-your-ancestors-shraddha-date"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pitru Paksha, also referred to as Shraddha Paksha, is a vital time in the Hindu calendar for honoring and remembering ancestors. This year, it commenced on September 26 and will extend for approximately 16 lunar days. During this period, families engage in Shraddha rituals and perform offerings of food, water, and prayers for their departed ancestors. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma mentioned that tarpan, the primary purpose of the event, was held to pay respect to those who made the region Naxal-free, including brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives. The event was attended by thousands of devotees from across the nation and abroad at Siris Punpun Ghat in Aurangabad. If the death tithi of an ancestor is known, families can refer to a reliable Hindu Panchang for Pitru Paksha 2026, matching the tithi of the ancestor's passing with the corresponding tithi during the period. The Shraddha is typically performed on that particular tithi. However, determining the date can be challenging as a lunar tithi may not always align with a complete calendar day. During such cases, Sarva Pitru Amavasya, also known as Mahalaya Amavasya, is considered a significant day for performing Shraddha when the exact tithi is unknown or when ancestors could not be remembered on their specific tithi.",
  "summary": "Pitru Paksha, also known as Shraddha Paksha, is a significant period in the Hindu calendar dedicated to remembering and honouring ancestors. In 2026, Pitru Paksha begins on September 26 and is observed for around 16 lunar days. During this period, families perform Shraddha rituals and offer food, water and prayers for departed ancestors. In 2026, the ancestors' period has already started from…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}