Śrāddha — Honoring Those We've Lost
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Losing someone is never easy. In the Vedic tradition, śrāddha ceremonies are how we continue to care for those who have departed — a sacred bridge between this world and the next. Let us take the complexity of dates and tithis off your shoulders, so you can focus on what matters most.
Understanding Śrāddha
These rituals carry thousands of years of wisdom about grief, remembrance, and the enduring bond between generations.
What is Śrāddha?
Śrāddha (from “śraddhā” — faith, devotion) is how the Vedic tradition honors those who have passed. The Garuda Purana describes it as nourishment for the departed soul's onward journey — offerings of water, food, and prayer that sustain the connection across worlds.
Why does the exact date matter?
Śrāddha is performed on the tithi (lunar day) of passing, not the Gregorian calendar date. Because the lunar calendar shifts by 10–15 days each year, the correct date changes annually. Getting it right is an act of care — the Dharmaśāstra texts say the merit of śrāddha depends on observing the precise tithi.
Why 13 days, and what comes after?
The first 13 days (Teesra, Dashama, Terahvin) mark the soul's transition as described in the Garuda Purana. After that, monthly śrāddha continues for a year, then annually on the death tithi, and during Pitru Paksha — the fortnight each autumn when the veil between worlds is thinnest.
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