There are many days in Pitru Paksha when Hindus honor their deceased ancestors. There are various rituals done in those days. One such ritual is known as Shashthi Shraddha. It is performed for those family members who have died on the Shashthi Tithi. This ritual is also known as Chhath Shraddha. This ritual is done according to the Hindu lunar calendar. Hence, the date changes every year. It becomes necessary to know the right Tithi, as according to the tradition, Shraddha needs to be done on the same Tithi on which the person has died.
