{
  "id": 12801037,
  "title": "Pitru Paksha 2026: What Is Shradh? Know Rituals, Significance And More",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/pitru-paksha-2026-what-is-shradh-know-rituals-significance-and-more",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T05:29:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/pitru-paksha-2026-what-is-shradh-know-rituals-significance-and-more"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Pitru Paksha, also known as Shradh Paksha, is a significant period in Hindu tradition dedicated to honouring ancestors. In 2026, Pitru Paksha is being observed from September 26, and it will end on October 10. During these days, Hindus perform rituals and offerings (Shradh and Tarpan) to express gratitude to their forefathers and seek their blessings. During these 16 lunar days, families perform…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}