Pitru Paksh 2024: When does Pitru Paksha start? Know the correct date, method of worship, material and importance of Shradh

Pitru Paksha 2024: Pitru Paksha is an important period in Hinduism, when ancestors are remembered and Shradh and Tarpan are performed for them. At this time, various types of Pujas and rituals are performed to provide peace to the souls of ancestors and receive their blessings.

Pitru Paksha 2024: According to the scriptures, Pitru Paksha is considered very important in Hinduism. According to Brahma Purana, if the ancestors are offered tarpan and their shraddha is performed in Pitru Paksha in a proper manner, then one gets relief from all types of Pitru Dosha present in the horoscope. In Pitru Paksha, Pinddaan and Shradh are performed by the family of the ancestors for the peace of their souls.

It is believed that performing Shraddha and Tarpan in Pitru Paksha satisfies the souls of ancestors. Pitru Paksha begins on the full moon day of Bhadrapad month and ends with Sarv Pitru Amavasya.

Why should Brahmin feast be organized during Pitru Paksha?

Brahmin Bhojan is a sacred ritual to pay tribute to ancestors and seek God's blessings. Feeding Brahmins in Pitru Paksha brings virtuous fruits. It is believed that by doing Brahmin Bhojan, 14 generations of ancestors get peace and all obstacles in life are removed with their blessings. It not only purifies sins but is also a means of attaining virtue. Feeding Brahmins is considered like feeding God. Brahmin society is absorbed in the service of God, so blessings of both God and ancestors are received through them. Brahmin Bhojan is organized on the occasion of every auspicious work. It is believed that the blessings of Brahmins help in making any work successful.

When is the first Shraddha?

The duration of Pitru Paksha is 15 days. This year the first Shradh will start from 17 September 2024 and end with Sarv Pitru Amavasya on 2 October.

When should Gaya Shraddha be performed?

There is a lot of importance of performing Shraddha and Tarpan during Pitru Paksha in Gaya. The tradition of remembering ancestors and performing Shraddha and Tarpan during Pitru Paksha has been going on for centuries. It is believed that ancestors are pleased with these holy deeds and bless their descendants with happiness and prosperity. These rituals are also performed to solve various problems in life like not getting a job, domestic troubles, delay in marriage, or mental stress.

Pitru Paksha 2024, Shraddha Calendar (Pitru Paksha Shraddha Calendar)

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