The last day of Pitru Paksha is known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya. People also take a bath in the Falgu river on the 14th day of Pitru Paksha and offer milk to their ancestors. On October 14, Pitru Paksha Amavasya will be observed. A few days before the Pitru Paksha ends, there is a tradition…
Sarva Pitru Amavasya falls on October 14. When a person is unsure of the exact date of their ancestors’ death, they can observe their Shraddha rituals on the day of Sarva Pitru Amavasya Tithi. Hindus observe a 15-day period called Pitru Paksha in the Bhadrapada month, falling between August and October every year, to honour…
Animals should not be made to go back hungry during Pitru Paksha. Since Pitru Paksha is believed to be a highly inauspicious period, it is advisable to avoid any auspicious activity during the month. Pitru Paksha, this year, is being observed from Friday, September 29, to Saturday, October 14. The event is an annual practice…
Pitru Paksha began on September 29 and will end on October 15. As per popular belief, by offering Pind Daan in Brahma Sarovar in Gaya ancestors get salvation and attain Brahmalok. The tradition of offering Pind Daan, during Pitru Paksha, in Brahma Sarovar on the fifth day of Pitru Paksha is quite an old one….
If Magha Nakshatra occurs on the Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha in Ashwin month, it is known as Trayodashi Magha Shraddha. Magha Shraddha occurs during the Magha Nakshatra and will be celebrated on October 10. Pitru Paksha holds great religious importance among the Hindus. The 16 days, during this period, are dedicated to the worship…
During Pitru Paksha, Hindus perform rituals to pay homage to their deceased ancestors. (Image: Shutterstock) Pitru Paksha 2023 begins on September 29 and ends on October 14. Learn about the start and end dates, timings, rituals, and dos and don’ts during Shradh. Pitru Paksha, also known as Shraddha Paksha, is a sacred 16-day period observed…
Pitru Paksha is dedicated to ancestors. Pitru Paksha this year starts on September 28 and will continue till October 14. In Hindu tradition, Pitru Paksha, also known as Shradh, is a sacred period dedicated to paying homage to ancestors who have departed from this world. This year, Pitru Paksha will commence on September 28 and…
Jalanjali is offered by the thumb to the ancestors. According to beliefs, the portion of the palm where the thumb is located is called Pitru Tirtha. One should sit in the Southernmost direction after taking the tarpan materials. Pitru Paksha is a 15-day period observed by Hindu devotees who are dedicated to honouring their ancestors….
River Ganga is considered a very sacred river in Sanatan Dharma. This year, Pitru Paksha starts on September 29 and will end on October 14. As the commencement of Pitru Paksha on September 29, 2023, rapidly approaches, Hindu devotees prepare to observe this revered 15-day period dedicated to honouring their ancestors. Pitru Paksha, often referred…
Pitru Paksha falls between September 28 and October 14 this year. This 16-day-long observance is dedicated to honouring and appeasing one’s forefathers. Pitru Paksha is an annual practice where individuals seek the blessings of their ancestors and offer Shraddha and Tarpan to bring peace to their souls. It is a 16-day festival remembering our ancestors….