Pitru Paksha- Pitru Paksha is starting from this day, note the important date

By Ent Desk Aug 22, 2024, 16:30 IST

Friends, as we told you that every month is very sacred and important in Hinduism, recently the month of Sawan dedicated to God has ended and now Shradh will start in a few days, like Sawan, the Pitru Paksha period is also a very important time in Hinduism, this festival, also known as "Fortnight of the ancestors", usually starts on Bhadrapada Purnima Tithi, the full moon day of the Bhadrapada month. Key points about Pitru Paksha:

Duration and significance: Pitru Paksha runs from Bhadrapada Purnima to Kartik Amavasya, which lasts for 15 or 16 days. During this period, devotees perform rituals like Shradh, Tarpan and Pinddaan to honor their ancestors. Pitru Paksha is dedicated to ancestors and the Tarpan done devotionally during this time is considered Shradh. These acts help to pacify the ancestors who may be angry and also help to reduce Pitru Dosha (ancestral curse). Let's know when Pitru Paksha is starting-

Start date: This year Pitru Paksha is starting on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. The full moon of Bhadrapada month will start on September 17 at 11:44 am and end on September 18 at 08:04 am. Thus, Purnima Shradh will be observed on September 17.

End date: Pitru Paksha will end on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 with Amavasya Shradh, known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya.

Dates and rituals for Pitru Paksha 2024:

September 17, Tuesday: Purnima Shradh

September 18, Wednesday: Pratipada Shradh

September 19, Thursday: Dwitiya Shradh

September 20, Friday: Tritiya Shradh

September 21, Saturday: Chaturthi Shradh, Mahabharani

September 22, Sunday: Panchami Shradh

September 23, Monday: Shashthi Shradh, Saptami Shradh

September 24, Tuesday: Ashtami Shradh

September 25, Wednesday: Navami Shradh, Maatru Navami Shradh

September 26, Thursday: Dashami Shradh