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What is the shubh muhurat for Shashthi Shraddha 2026?
The shubh muhurat for Shashthi Shraddha 2026 is 1st Oct 03:55 am - 2nd Oct 05:17 am. The tithi runs from 3:55 AM on Oct 1 to 5:17 AM on Oct 2.
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What is Shashthi Shraddha 2026?
Shashthi Shraddha is an important Hindu ritual where devotees perform ancestral rites (Shraddha) to honor their forefathers, seeking their blessings for well-being and spiritual progress. The festival is dedicated to ensuring the ancestors souls find peace and are blessed with prosperity, and it involves offering food, prayers, and rituals to invoke their blessings.
Significance of Shashthi Shraddha 2026
Shashthi Shraddha honors Shashthi Devi, the gracious goddess who protects children and blesses family life. It is a sacred reminder to care for young ones with love, patience, and discipline. The day fosters gratitude, charity, and communal harmony. Devotees seek inner peace, divine protection, and a joyful home by performing thoughtful rituals and sharing prasad with relatives and neighbors. 🙏🌼
Shashthi Shraddha 2026 Date, Muhurat and Timing
| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| Tithi | Shashti tithi observed during Shukla Paksha or Krishna Paksha, depending on regional calendars. |
| Nakshatra | Nakshatra varies by lunar day; commonly Rohini or adjacent nakshatras in many regions. |
| Sunrise | Varies by location; typically early morning between 6:00 AM and 7:15 AM in many cities. |
| Sunset | Varies by location; commonly between 5:30 PM and 6:45 PM depending on longitude and season. |
| Auspicious Timing | Puja muhurat may be in the forenoon after sunrise or in the late afternoon. Consult local panchang for exact windows. |
| Date | Kartik Shashti 2026; regional dates differ by state and tradition. Verify local calendar. |
Traditions & Rituals of Shashthi Shraddha 2026
- Clean the home and set up a small Shashthi altar with a photo or idol of Shashthi Devi, flowers, and a lamp.
- Offer a simple bhog of fruits, milk, and sweets. Use sandalwood paste and vermilion for décor.
- Light a lamp with sesame oil or ghee and perform a short aarti while reciting the mantra.
- Invoke family involvement by sharing prasad after the puja and seeking the blessing of good health for children.
- Maintain a calm atmosphere; avoid harsh words and loud entertainments during puja hours.
Remedies to Perform on Shashthi Shraddha 2026
- Action: Feed birds and animals in the morning.
Benefit: Invokes Shashthi’s grace for child protection and household harmony. - Action: Light a lamp at dusk in the puja room with sesame oil.
Benefit: Creates positive energy and a soothing home environment for children. - Action: Donate white sweets or milk to temples or the needy.
Benefit: Pleases the goddess and invites blessings and prosperity.
Mantras & Chants on Shashthi Shraddha 2026
- Mantra 1: Om Shasthi Devi Namah.
Significance: Invokes Shashthi’s protective energy for children and family. - Mantra 2: Om Shasthi Mahalakshmi Namah.
Significance: Opens grace, nourishment, and harmony in the home.
Fasting Rules & Food Guidelines on Shashthi Shraddha 2026
- Fasting options vary: some fast till noon, others observe a full vrat. Plan according to health and family needs.
- Maintain satvik food: no onion, garlic, or non-vegetarian items in the prasad and meals.
- Only light, fresh meals are preferred; break the fast with a blessed prasad offered to Shashthi Devi.
Dos and Don’ts on Shashthi Shraddha 2026
- Do: Begin with a clean space and a sincere sankalpa for welfare of children. 🙏
- Do: Prepare simple bhog, offer it with devotion, and share prasad with family and neighbors.
- Do: Chant the selected mantras slowly, look after elders, and cultivate quiet reverence.
- Don’t: Skip the puja if you feel unwell; adapt the ritual with minimal disruption.
- Don’t: Use non-vegetarian foods or intoxicants during the day of observance.
- Don’t: Distract children from the ritual; keep the focus on blessing and gratitude.
"Om Hreem Godayai Namah"
Invokes the protective grace of God and clarity of mind.
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