In Hinduism, ancestors are very important. Pitru Paksha is the period from the full moon of the Bhadrapada month to Amavasya. This year, it starts on September 17 and ends on October 2. During this time, people remember, worship, and offer tarpan to their ancestors. No auspicious activities are done. The Brahma Purana says that performing tarpan with proper rituals helps repay ancestral debts. Pinddaan and Shraddh are also done for the peace of ancestors' souls. Let's look at the dates of Pitru Paksha, the importance of Shraddh, the Shraddh Vidhi, and the list of materials needed.
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Shraddh dates during Pitru Paksha in the year 2024
Purnima Shraddh - 17 September (Tuesday)
Pratipada Shraddh - 18 September (Wednesday)
Dwitiya Shraddh - 19 September (Thursday)
Tritiya Shraddh - 20 September (Friday)
Caturthi Shraddh - 21 September (Saturday)
Maha Bharani - 21 September (Saturday)
Panchami Shraddh - 22 September (Sunday)
Shashthi Shraddh - 23 September (Monday)
Saptami Shraddh - 23 September (Monday)
Ashtami Shraddh - 24 September (Tuesday)
Navmi Shraddh - 25 September (Wednesday)
Dashami Shraddh - 26 September (Thursday)
Ekadashi Shraddh - 27 September (Friday)
Dwadashi Shraddh - 29 September (Sunday)
Magha Shraddh - 29 September (Sunday)
Trayodashi Shraddh - 30 September (Monday)
Chaturdashi Shraddh - 1 October (Tuesday)
Sarvapitre Amavasya - 2 October (Wednesday)
Importance of Shraddh in Pitru Paksha
Performing rituals for ancestors during Pitru Paksha removes Pitra Dosh and brings blessings from them, helping to solve lifeās problems and increase happiness and prosperity.
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List of Shraddh method and materialsĀ
Tarpan for ancestors should be performed by a Brahmin during Pitru Paksha. Donations are important during Shraddh and should also be given to the needy. Food should be provided to crows, dogs, and other animals and birds. Items needed for Shraddh include sindoor, roli, betel nut, Raksha Sutra, camphor, sacred thread, turmeric, ghee, honey, black sesame seeds, basil leaves, betel leaves, barley, jaggery, diyas, incense sticks, curd, Gangajal, bananas, white flowers, urad dal, moong, and sugarcane.
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