Sorha Shraddha also known as Pitri Paksha, a 16-day period in the Hindu calendar when people pay homage to their ancestors, has begun today. Sorha Shraddha falls in the lunar month of Bhadra (September–October), beginning with the full moon day and ending with the new moon day. According to Hindu mythology, Shraddha rites are performed and tarpan offered to deceased family members across three generations, both patriarchal and matriarchal.

Shraddha is performed  on premises of temples, riverbanks and houses with the help of priests.

Dashain regarded as the biggest festival in Nepal starts after Sorha Shraddha is over.