{
  "id": 12607303,
  "title": "Why Does Shardiya Navratri Begin Right After Pitru Paksha Ends? Know The Transition, Tradition And More",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/why-does-shardiya-navratri-begin-right-after-pitru-paksha-ends-know",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T10:02:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/why-does-shardiya-navratri-begin-right-after-pitru-paksha-ends-know-the-transition-tradition-and-more"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hindu tradition observes two major festivals in close succession: Pitru Paksha and Shardiya Navratri. Pitru Paksha, lasting 15 to 16 days, is a time dedicated to honoring and remembering one's ancestors through rituals like shraddha, tarpana, and pind daan. This period concludes with Sarvapitru Amavasya, also known as Mahalaya Amavasya, which ushers in the Shardiya Navratri festival. The connection between these two observances lies in the spiritual transition from honoring the past to celebrating the divine.",
  "summary": "Hinduism celebrates numerous festivals throughout the year. In Sanatan Dharma, each festival has its own special significance and distinct religious traditions. Pitru Paksha is one of them. The sacred 15- or 16-day lunar period is dedicated to honouring ancestors. Pitru Paksha always precedes Sharadiya Navratri, and Navratri begins the following day. The Hindu calendar marks a significant…",
  "key_points": [],
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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."
}