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Some festival days are remembered for celebration; Indira Ekadashi is remembered for devotion, fasting, and the quiet hope that prayers may bring peace to those who came before us. In 2026, Indira Ekadashi Vrat falls on Tuesday, October 6. For Chennai, the Ekadashi Tithi begins at 2:07 AM on October 6 and ends at 12:34 AM on October 7. The Parana, or fast-breaking period, is listed for October 7 from 6:14 AM to 8:22 AM. Because Panchang timings can differ by location, devotees should verify their local timings before observing the vrat. Indira Ekadashi Vrat 2026: Date and Timings Occasion...

There are prayers that are spoken with the lips, and there are prayers that are lived through sacrifice. Jivitputrika Vrat is one of them. Every year, mothers across parts of India and Nepal observe this deeply revered vrat with a single heartfelt prayer: may my children live long, remain healthy, and always be protected. Known widely as Jitiya Vrat or Jiutiya, Jivitputrika Vrat is traditionally associated with maternal love, devotion, sacrifice, and the well-being of children. In 2026, the main Jivitputrika Vrat falls on Saturday, October 3, during Krishna Paksha Ashtami of the Hindu month of Ashwin. Behind the fasting...

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,...