Guides for families

Short, practical notes on the questions that come up in the first two weeks.

• Terahvi Kab Hai? How to Count the 13th Day Without Getting It Wrong

  A plain method for counting Terahvi, Chautha and the other post-death dates, why the pandit's date can differ from yours, and what to confirm before you print the invitation.

  12 January 2026 · 8 min read

• How to Write a Condolence Message That Doesn't Sound Copied

  Practical rules for writing a short condolence message in Hindi or English: what to open with, what never to say, and how to adapt it by relationship.

  26 January 2026 · 8 min read

• How to Write a Terahvi Invitation: Order of Details and What to Leave Out

  The order of information on a Terahvi or prayer-meeting invitation, sample wording in Hindi and English, and the mistakes that cause confusion on the day.

  9 February 2026 · 7 min read

• Sharing a Shok Sandesh on WhatsApp: Image Size, Groups and Manners

  How to send a condolence card on WhatsApp so it stays sharp, reaches the right groups and doesn't get compressed to mush. Includes the status-video option.

  23 February 2026 · 7 min read

• Soyem, Dasvan, Chaliswan and Barsi: A Plain Guide for Muslim Families

  What the third, tenth and fortieth day gatherings are called, how families count them, and where practice differs across communities and regions.

  9 March 2026 · 7 min read

• Choosing and Preparing a Photo for a Shradhanjali Card

  How to pick the right photo, crop it for a round or arch frame, and fix a low-resolution picture from an old album or a WhatsApp forward.

  23 March 2026 · 7 min read