Pitru paksha News

Mahalaya Amavasya falls on October 2, 2024, it marks the end of Pitru Paksha Mahalaya Amavasya marks the onset of the festive season, particularly heralding the arrival of Durga Puja Mahalaya Amavasya holds great religious significance, it is a day when deceased ancestors (Pitru) are believed to visit the earth

This year, the Pitru Paksha has begun from September 17 and will last will October 2.  

Mahalaya will be observed on October 2, 2024, marking the final day of Pitru Paksha.

Pitru Paksha is a sacred period in Hindu tradition dedicated to honoring and remembering our ancestors. During this time, families perform rituals to express gratitude and seek blessings. Here are some of the most revered locations across India where you can offer Pitru Paksha puja and deepen your spiritual connection.  

Pitru Paksha is also known as Shradh and it is of 15 days in which we pay our respects to our Ancestors through Rituals, Prayers and Offerings. During this Period, Food plays a major and important role. There are some Foods which we should not eat and offer to our ancestors during this time. Here are some Foods which we should Avoid:

According to some Hindu scriptures, souls endure suffering after death unless they receive proper offerings through Shradha rituals Pitru Paksha is seen as a vital opportunity to ensure ancestors are nourished in the afterlife, allowing them to ascend to higher realms and find peace During Pitru Paksha, auspicious activities such as marriages or major purchases are avoided, as they are believed to disturb the peace of the ancestors

Pitru Paksha is observed over a period of sixteen days when auspicious rituals such as Pind Daan, Shradh and Pitru Tarpan are performed.   

Sarvapitri Amavasya spans two days, starting on October 13th and ending on October 14th at 11:25 pm The day signifies the commencement of Pitru Paksha Even if you've already performed Shraddha for your ancestors, it's advised to do it once more on Sarvapitri Amavasya

Pitru Paksha is observed over a period of sixteen days when auspicious rituals such as Pind Daan, Shradh and Pitru Tarpan are performed. 

Lakhs of devotees on Sunday took a bath in the holy waters of Rameswaram`s Agnitheertham, on the occasion of Mahalaya Paksha Amavasya, in which people commemorate their ancestors. Mahalaya Amavasya, in the Tamil month of Puratasi, is considered to be the day when our deceased ancestors come to earth.

15 days of Pitru Paksha is the time to perform Shradh-tarpan for the ancestors. It shows respect to ancestors. In such a time, the birth of children is auspicious or inauspicious. According to the Hindu calendar, Shradh, which started from September 10 on Pitru Paksha, will continue till September 25. Some special things have been told in the scriptures regarding the children born during these 15 days of Pitru Paksha.

he Pitru Paksha is starting and the Panchak period of 5 days has also started. In such a situation, during the next 15 days, some other work including auspicious work should be avoided.) Or it is forbidden to do auspicious work during Pitru Paksha. Pitru Paksha or Shradh Paksha is starting from 10th September today. Whereas before this Panchak has started from the midnight of 8 and 9 September 2022. In Hinduism and astrology, it is forbidden to do any auspicious work during Pitru Paksha and Panchakas.

As per the Hindu Calendar, Pitru Paksha, this year, will begin on September 10 and will be continued till September 25. For those unversed, Pitru Paksha or Shradh is a 15-day period which is considered holy by Hindus. During this period, Hindus from all over the nation pay respect to their ancestors and remember them.

This time Pitru Paksha is starting from 10th September. During this, you should not forget to consume some things or else you may have to suffer the loss. If your ancestors are angry with you, then your work can never be successful. This is the reason why Pitru Paksha is considered very important in Sanatan Dharma. It is believed that the ancestors who have passed away during Pitru Paksha come to earth in some form and bless their family members.

Pitru Paksha period begins from September 21 to October 6 this year. Pitra means ancestors from your family and Paksha is the period that takes place before the Sharad Navratri begins. The food that is offered to the ancestors while Shraadh has to be cooked in either silver or copper utensils.

This year, the last day of Pitru Paksha falls on a Saturday, which is why its significance increases tenfold.

This year, the Pitru Paksha has begun from September 13 and will last will September 28. 

Most of those following the rituals stay away from non-vegetarian food during Pitru Paksha.

This year the period of Shraadha period commenced on September 5 and will last until 19th of this month.

This year, the Pitru Paksha commenced on September 5 and shall culminate with Mahalaya Amavaysa on September 19.