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Mother of God Festival celebrates its 20th edition in Teresina with special programming

The Mother of God Festival is celebrating its twentieth edition this year. The event will begin this Thursday, the 1st, and run until October 12th in the city of Teresina. The theme chosen for this celebration is 'Mother Aparecida guides us to the Word, source of mission.'

In 2019, the Municipal Chamber of Teresina granted recognition to the Mother of God Festival, classifying it as Historical, Cultural, Religious, and Intangible Heritage of the municipality. The original idea for this festival was conceived by the then Archbishop of Teresina, Dom Celso José Pinto.

On the first day of the program, the pilgrim image of Our Lady Aparecida will be taken to the São Raimundo Nonato Parish, located in the Piçarra neighborhood. In the following days, the image will visit various communities and parishes belonging to the Archdiocese of Teresina. The festivities will conclude with a mass and a procession in Praça Saraiva, located in the city center.

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The detailed schedule includes visits to different locations: on 10/02 (Friday), the São Francisco de Assis community, in Dep. Francisca Trindade; on 10/03 (Saturday), the Immaculate Conception Parish, at the Airport; and on 10/04 (Sunday), the Nossa Senhora do Perpétuo Socorro Parish, in Mafrense.

The following days feature events at the Church of Nossa Senhora das Candeias, in Morros (10/05); São José Operário Parish, in Vila Operária (10/06); Santuário Nossa Senhora da Paz Parish, in Vila da Paz (10/07); Nossa Senhora do Rosário de Fátima Parish, in Santa Fé (10/08); and Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe Parish, in Esplanada (10/09).

The agenda continues with the Christ Liberator Parish, in Renascença II (10/10), the HGV Chapel (10/11), culminating on 10/12 with the Mother of God Festival. On the final day, at 6:30 AM, there will be a gathering in the courtyard of São Benedito Church, followed by a procession to the Nossa Senhora das Dores Cathedral at 7:00 AM. At 7:30 AM, a Holy Mass will be presided over by Dom Juarez Marques in the courtyard of the Teresina Cathedral, in Praça Saraiva.

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Pitru Paksha, also known as Shraddha Paksha, is approaching. According to beliefs, performing the proper Shraddha ritual during this period brings peace to the souls of ancestors. Currently, there is some confusion among people regarding the start dates of Pitru Paksha, as some sources indicate September 26th, while others state September 27th.

According to astrologer Pravin Mishra, Pitru Paksha in 2026 will run from September 26th to October 10th. On September 26th, Shraddha will be performed on the full moon day of the Bhadrapada month, which applies to those whose ancestors passed away on that day. Following this, September 27th is considered the official start of Pitru Paksha, as it will be the first date of the Ashvina lunar month in the waning phase of the Moon.

The conclusion of Pitru Paksha will take place on October 10th, on the day of Sarvapitri Amavasya. On this day, the Shraddha ritual is permitted for all ancestors whose date of death is unknown. Traditionally, it is believed that if the exact date of death or Shraddha of an ancestor is forgotten, they should be honored on the day of Sarvapitri Amavasya.

During Pitru Paksha, it is customary to respectfully remember ancestors. During this period, Shraddha, Tarpan, Pindadaan rituals are conducted, and food donations are made. If for any reason it is impossible to perform the ritual according to tradition, it is recommended to donate food or products to those in need according to one's means. Items that can be donated include rice, lentils, flour, salt, fruits, vegetables, ghee, maple syrup, and clothing.

During Pitru Paksha, it is advised to refrain from holding auspicious events such as weddings, engagements, housewarmings, or starting a new business. There is also a tradition of refraining from purchasing new real estate and vehicles. Many people also prefer not to buy new clothes during this period. It should be noted that all these recommendations are related to religious beliefs and traditions.

According to the calendar, Shraddha on the full moon day falls on September 26, 2026 (Saturday). Shraddha on the first date of the lunar month will take place on September 27, 2026 (Sunday). Subsequently, dates for Shraddha on the second, third, fourth, and fifth dates are from September 28 to September 30, 2026. The sixth day of Shraddha is scheduled for October 1, 2026 (Thursday), and the seventh for October 2, 2026 (Friday).

The dates for the eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth days of Shraddha are October 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, respectively. It is also noted that Shraddha for the Magha date will take place on October 7, 2026 (Wednesday). The dates for the thirteenth and fourteenth days of Shraddha are October 8 and 9, 2026. The Sarvapitri Amavasya period concludes on October 10, 2026 (Saturday).

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