Saath Catalogue

Tithi Shraddha

Published 2026-07-22 · region: pan-Hindu · Saath Catalogue

Calendar timing

Annual death-tithi; monthly in the first year; during Pitru Paksha Bhadrapada Krishna paksha (Sep-Oct)

Procedure

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Materials needed

  • Leaf plates or clean dishes for offerings
  • Cooked vegetarian food (rice, lentils, vegetables)
  • Water, sesame seeds and kusa grass where used
  • Dakshina for priest or donations
  • List of ancestor names to remember

Family participation

  • organise offerings and invite priest. — Householder couple
  • listen to ancestor names and observe respectful behaviour. — Children
  • conduct rites and explain their significance. — Priests or elders
  • may join or observe shared ancestral ceremonies. — Extended family

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From the Saath Catalogue — occasions documented for families, with regional tradition attribution.