Pitru Paksh 2024: When does Pitru Paksha start? Know the exact date and significance of Shraddha

Pitru Paksha 2024: Pitru Paksha, a significant period in the Hindu calendar, is dedicated to honoring and paying respects to one's ancestors. It's believed that during this time, the souls of departed ancestors visit the Earth and seek blessings from their descendants.

When is Pitru Paksha in 2024?

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In 2024, Pitru Paksha is commencing on September 17th and will conclude on October 2nd. The exact dates and corresponding rituals vary each year based on the Hindu lunar calendar.

Perform Shraddha puja in Gaya this Pitru Paksha and get rid of Pitru Dosha

Significance of Pitru Paksha
 

• Paying Respects: It's a time to express gratitude and reverence for ancestors, seeking their blessings.

• Seeking Forgiveness: If there have been any unintentional offenses, this period is considered auspicious for seeking forgiveness.

• Relieving Ancestral Souls: Through rituals like shraddha and tarpana, it's believed that one can help the souls of ancestors attain peace.

• Removing Pitru Dosha: According to Hindu astrology, Pitru Dosha is a negative influence caused by displeasing ancestors. Rituals performed during Pitru Paksha can alleviate this.

Why a Brahmin Bhoj?
 

A Brahmin Bhoj, or a feast for Brahmins, is considered a sacred ritual to honor ancestors and seek divine blessings. Here's why it's performed:

• Ancestral Peace: It is believed that feeding Brahmins during Pitru Paksha can bring peace to up to 14 generations of ancestors.

• Blessings and Prosperity: It's thought to remove obstacles in life and bring prosperity.

• Purification: It's seen as a way to purify sins and accumulate good karma.

• Divine Blessings: Feeding Brahmins is equivalent to feeding God. Since Brahmins are considered spiritually advanced, their blessings are considered highly auspicious.

In essence, a Brahmin Bhoj is a way to express gratitude to ancestors and seek their blessings. By feeding Brahmins, Hindus believe they are not only honoring their ancestors but also inviting divine blessings into their lives. It's a deeply rooted ritual with significant spiritual and cultural implications.

Perform a Brahmin Bhoj with 13 Pandits at the sacred site of Haridwar.

Rituals Performed During Pitru Paksha
 

• Shraddha: A ceremony where offerings are made to the departed ancestors.

• Tarpana: A ritual involving offering water to the ancestors.

• Pind Daan: A ritual where a ball of food is offered to the ancestors.

Why Perform These Rituals?
 

• Seeking Blessings: It is believed that performing these rituals brings blessings of prosperity, health, and happiness to the family.

• Relieving Suffering: It is thought that these rituals can alleviate suffering and provide peace to the departed souls.

• Maintaining Family Traditions: These rituals help in maintaining the continuity of family traditions and values.

Benefits of Performing Pitru Paksha Rituals
 

• Spiritual Peace: It brings a sense of spiritual fulfillment and peace.

• Family Harmony: It strengthens family bonds and harmony.

• Removal of Obstacles: It is believed to remove obstacles in life.

• Attaining Moksha: For the departed souls, it is believed to help them attain Moksha (liberation)

Date	Day	Tithi
September 17, 2024, Tuesday	Purnima Shradh	Bhadrapada, Shukla Purnima
September 18, 2024, Wednesday	Pratipada Shradh	Ashwina, Krishna Pratipada
September 19, 2024, Thursday	Dwitiya Shradh	Ashwina, Krishna Dwitiya
September 20, 2024, Friday	Tritiya Shradh	Ashwina, Krishna Tritiya
September 21, 2024, Saturday	Chaturthi Shradh	Ashwina, Krishna Chaturthi
September 21, 2024, Saturday	Maha Bharani	Ashwina, Bharani Nakshatra
September 22, 2024, Sunday	Panchami Shradh	Ashwina, Krishna Panchami
September 23, 2024, Monday	Shashthi Shradh	Ashwina, Krishna Shashthi
September 23, 2024, Monday	Saptami Shradh	Ashwina, Krishna Saptami
September 24, 2024, Tuesday	Ashtami Shradh	Ashwina, Krishna Ashtami
September 25, 2024, Wednesday	Navami Shradh	Ashwina, Krishna Navami
September 26, 2024, Thursday	Dashami Shradh	Ashwina, Krishna Dashami
September 27, 2024, Friday	Ekadashi Shradh	Ashwina, Krishna Ekadashi
September 29, 2024, Sunday	Dwadashi Shradh	Ashwina, Krishna Dwadashi
September 29, 2024, Sunday	Magha Shradh	Ashwina, Magha Nakshatra
September 30, 2024, Monday	Trayodashi Shradh	Ashwina, Krishna Trayodashi
October 1, 2024, Tuesday	Chaturdashi Shradh	Ashwina, Krishna Chaturdashi
October 2, 2024, Wednesday	Sarva Pitru Amavasya	Ashwina, Krishna Amavasya

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