Purnima Shraddha, Pitru Paksha, and Guru Pradosh Vrat Dates and Rituals for 2026
Purnima Shraddha 2026 will be observed on September 26, marking a day for performing ancestral rituals including Shraddha and Tarpan, with key timings during Kutup and Rohina Muhurats. Pitru Paksha, a 16-day period of ancestor worship, begins the following day on September 27 and ends on October 10 with Sarvapitru Amavasya. Additionally, the Guru Pradosh Vrat, a fast dedicated to Lord Shiva, will be observed on September 24, with rituals performed during the Pradosh Kaal at sunset.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 22 Sept, 03:41 am. Other outlets followed.