Pitru Paksha is an important period in the Hindu calendar, which is dedicated to honouring the deceased ancestors and paying respects to them. It starts from Bhadrapada Purnima Tithi, the full moon day, which marks the Pitru Paksha Shradh. It is generally observed for 15-16 days, from Bhadrapada Purnima to Kartik Amavasya. People perform Shradh, Tarpan, Pind daan and other rituals. During the Pitru Paksha, Hindus perform Shradh rituals which include offering food, water and prayers to their ancestors. It is believed that doing so, they will help the departed souls attain peace and moksha. The rituals are generally performed by the eldest son or a male member of the family.
As per Tirupati’s astrologer, Dr Krishna Kumar Bhargava, during Pitru Paksha, whatever one offers to the ancestors with devotion is Shradh. The restless souls of the departed find peace after the living kin offer Tarpan and donation. Pitru Paksha is also the time to get rid of Pitru Dosh. As per the Hindu calendar, this year, the Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month will commence on September 17 at 11:44 am and conclude on September 18 at 08:04 am. The Bhadrapada Purnima fast will be observed on September 17. Based on the Udaya Tithi, Bhadrapada Purnima bath and donation will be on September 18.
As per the Pandit, Shradh rituals can be done after 11:00 am on September 17, the day Pitru Paksha will commence. Here are the Pitru Paksha dates you can note down:
September 17, 2024, Tuesday- Purnima Shradh
September 18, 2024, Wednesday- Pratipada Shradh
September 19, 2024, Thursday- Dwitiya Shradh
September 20, 2024, Friday- Tritiya Shradh
September 21, 2024, Saturday- Chaturthi Shradh
September 21, 2024, Saturday- Maha Bharani
September 22, 2024, Sunday- Panchami Shradh
September 23, 2024, Monday- Shashthi Shradh
September 23, 2024, Monday- Saptami Shradh
September 24, 2024, Tuesday- Ashtami Shradh
September 25, 2024, Wednesday- Navami Shradh
September 26, 2024, Thursday- Dashami Shradh
September 27, 2024, Friday- Ekadashi Shradh
September 29, 2024, Sunday – Dwadashi Shradh
September 29, 2024, Sunday – Magha Shradh
September 30, 2024, Monday- Trayodashi Shradh
October 1, 2024, Tuesday- Chaturdashi Shradh
October 2, 2024, Wednesday- Sarva Pitru Amavasya
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