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Sradha is a Hindu ritual performed to honor deceased ancestors, seeking their peace and blessings for the living family members.
Conducted on specific lunar days, Sradha involves offerings of food, water, and prayers to departed souls. It is believed that these rites help liberate the ancestors' spirits and bring prosperity and protection to their descendants. The rituals are traditionally done near water bodies or sacred grounds.
| Day | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | September 26 | Purnima Shraddha |
| Sunday | September 27 | Pratipada Shraddha |
| Monday | September 28 | Dwitiya Shraddha |
| Tuesday | September 29 | Maha Bharani , Tritiya Shraddha |
| Wednesday | September 30 | Chaturthi Shraddha , Panchami Shraddha |
| Thursday | October 01 | Shashthi Shraddha |
| Friday | October 02 | Saptami Shraddha |
| Saturday | October 03 | Ashtami Shraddha |
| Sunday | October 04 | Navami Shraddha |
| Monday | October 05 | Dashami Shraddha |
| Tuesday | October 06 | Ekadashi Shraddha |
| Wednesday | October 07 | Magha Shraddha , Dwadashi Shraddha |
| Thursday | October 08 | Trayodashi Shraddha |
| Friday | October 09 | Chaturdashi Shraddha |
| Saturday | October 10 | Sarva Pitru Amavasya |
Sradha ceremonies emphasize filial duty and the importance of maintaining spiritual connections across generations. They often include chanting of mantras, feeding Brahmins, and community gatherings. Observing Sradha is considered essential in Hindu dharma to uphold family and cosmic balance.
In 2026 first Sradha vrat is on 26th September followed by, 27th September, 28th September, 29th September, 30th September, 1st October, 2nd October, 3rd October, 4th October, 5th October, 6th October, 7th October, 8th October, 9th October, and the last Sradha date in 2026 marks on 10th October. Devotees are requested to fast and offer pooja on all these Sradha days for the well-being of their own and beloved ones.