Pitru Paksha 2024: Pitru Paksha carries significant religious importance within the Hindu tradition. This 16-day period is entirely devoted to honoring one's ancestors and forefathers.
Pitru Paksha 2024
It is regarded as a profoundly sacred time during which individuals pay homage to their ancestors by offering food and water through priests or Brahmins. Pitru Paksha is also referred to as Shraddh Paksha.
Pitru Paksha 2024 Date
According to the Drik Panchang calendar, Shraddh Paksha commences today, on September 17, 2024.
Significance of Pitru Paksha 2024
Pitru Paksha holds immense importance in the Hindu faith. It is also renowned as Shraddh Paksha. These days are dedicated to the veneration of ancestors and forefathers, with people offering prayers to their deceased family members.
In honor of their forebears, individuals provide food and clothing to Brahmins.
It is believed that during Shraddh Paksha, ancestors visit the earthly realm, receiving everything that their families offer in their name.
These days are considered highly auspicious for performing rituals such as Pitru Tarpan, Pind Daan, and Shraddh. Families invite Brahmins to their homes and offer them pure and virtuous food, clothing, and dakshin (monetary offerings). At the conclusion of these rituals, they touch the feet of the Brahmins to seek their blessings, as it is believed that their forefathers receive these offerings through the Brahmins.
Pitru Paksha 2024 - Dos
- The eldest son of the deceased is traditionally responsible for performing Tarpan.
- Pitru Paksha is believed to be a period when the souls of the deceased return to earth to accept offerings, including food and water, from their family members.
- Crows are seen as representatives of Yamaraj or the souls of departed family members, and as a result, Pind Daan, consisting of rice and sesame seeds, is offered to them.
- During this time, it is customary to provide food to the poor and needy.
- Animals are also fed as an act of charity during this auspicious period.
- Observing one meal a day and practicing celibacy are recommended during these fifteen days.
Pitru Paksha 2024 - Don'ts
- It's advisable to avoid scheduling engagements, weddings, and housewarming ceremonies during this period.
- Refrain from consuming non-vegetarian food, tobacco, and alcoholic beverages during Pitru Paksha.
- Avoid using iron utensils, cutting hair, or shaving the beard throughout these fifteen days.
- It is best to refrain from purchasing new properties or luxury items during the Pitru Paksha observance.
Key Dates and Timings for Pitru Paksha 2024
- September 17, 2024, Tuesday Purnima Shraddha
- September 18, 2024, Wednesday Pratipada Shraddha
- September 19, 2024, Thursday Dwitiya Shraddha
- September 20, 2024, Friday Tritiya Shraddha
- September 21, 2024, Saturday Chaturthi Shraddha
- September 21, 2024, Saturday Maha Bharani
- September 22, 2024, Sunday Panchami Shraddha
- September 23, 2024, Monday Shashthi Shraddha
- September 23, 2024, Monday Saptami Shraddha
- September 24, 2024, Tuesday Ashtami Shraddha
- September 25, 2024, Wednesday Navami Shraddha
- September 26, 2024, Thursday Dashami Shraddha
- September 27, 2024, Friday Ekadashi Shraddha
- September 29, 2024, Sunday Dwadashi Shraddha
- September 29, 2024, Sunday Magha Shraddha
- September 30, 2024, Monday Trayodashi Shraddha
- October 1, 2024, Tuesday Chaturdashi Shraddha
- October 2, 2024, Wednesday Sarva Pitru Amavasya.
