Mahalaya Amavasya 2023: Date, Time, Significance And Rituals To Follow To Seek Blessings From Ancestors
Sarvapitri Amavasya spans two days, starting on October 13th and ending on October 14th at 11:25 pm. If the 14th of October falls on a Saturday, it is considered Amavasya.
Oct 14, 2023, 11:48 AM IST
Shradh 2023: When Is Pitru Paksha? Know Significance, Muhurat Timings And Rituals HERE
Pitru Paksha is observed over a period of sixteen days when auspicious rituals such as Pind Daan, Shradh and Pitru Tarpan are performed.
Sep 27, 2023, 21:23 PM IST
Devotees gather on the last day of Pitru Paksh at Rameswaram's Agnitheertham
People gathered on Sunday to take bath in holy waters of Rameswaram`s Agnitheertham on the occasion of Mahalaya Paksha Amavasya. Read this to find out more.
Sep 25, 2022, 14:34 PM IST
Birth of children in Pitru Paksha, auspicious or inauspicious
15 days of Pitru Paksha is the time to perform Shradh-tarpan for the ancestors. It shows respect to ancestors. In such a time, the birth of children is auspicious or inauspicious. According to the Hindu calendar, Shradh, which started from September 10 on Pitru Paksha, will continue till September 25. Some special things have been told in the scriptures regarding the children born during these 15 days of Pitru Paksha.
Sep 14, 2022, 15:18 PM IST
Pitru Paksha is starting in Panchaks, stop doing these things for 15 days!
he Pitru Paksha is starting and the Panchak period of 5 days has also started. In such a situation, during the next 15 days, some other work including auspicious work should be avoided.) Or it is forbidden to do auspicious work during Pitru Paksha. Pitru Paksha or Shradh Paksha is starting from 10th September today. Whereas before this Panchak has started from the midnight of 8 and 9 September 2022. In Hinduism and astrology, it is forbidden to do any auspicious work during Pitru Paksha and Panchakas.
Sep 12, 2022, 13:12 PM IST
5 things you should NOT eat during Pitru Paksha!
Food has its own significance in Pitru Paksha. Here are the foods that you should avoid cooking, consuming and offering to your ancestors during this period.
Sep 08, 2022, 17:19 PM IST
Do not consume these 5 things even by forgetting in Pitru Paksha
This time Pitru Paksha is starting from 10th September. During this, you should not forget to consume some things or else you may have to suffer the loss. If your ancestors are angry with you, then your work can never be successful. This is the reason why Pitru Paksha is considered very important in Sanatan Dharma. It is believed that the ancestors who have passed away during Pitru Paksha come to earth in some form and bless their family members.
Sep 07, 2022, 12:42 PM IST
Pitru Paksha 2021: Date calendar, rules and offerings during Shraadh
After bidding Lord Ganpati a farewell on Anant Chaturdashi with a promise of him returning next year in Ganesh Utsav, the period of Pitru Paksha commences. This year, it began on September 20 and will last till October 6.
Sep 21, 2021, 15:53 PM IST
Shani Amavasya 2019 coincides with Pitru Paksha: Significance and what it means
This year, the last day of Pitru Paksha falls on a Saturday, which is why its significance increases tenfold.
Sep 28, 2019, 15:11 PM IST
Pitru Paksha 2019: Dos and Don'ts followed during Shraadh
This year, the Pitru Paksha has begun from September 13 and will last will September 28.
Sep 13, 2019, 13:05 PM IST
Pitru Paksha 2019: Meaning, rules and offerings during Shraadh
Most of those following the rituals stay away from non-vegetarian food during Pitru Paksha.
Sep 13, 2019, 07:36 AM IST
Mahabharata’s Karna is associated with Pitru Paksha ritual– Here’s why
This year the period of Shraadha period commenced on September 5 and will last until 19th of this month.
Sep 08, 2017, 10:35 AM IST
Pitru Paksha 2017: Pind Daan in Gaya – Things you need to know
This year, the Pitru Paksha commenced on September 5 and shall culminate with Mahalaya Amavaysa on September 19.
Sep 08, 2017, 09:46 AM IST
These things must strictly be avoided during Pitru Paksha!
As per the Hindu calendar, Pitru Paksha is considered to be a 16-lunar day period. During these days, people pay homage to their forefathers in the form of offerings and prayers. It is believed that some strict rituals must be performed during Pitru Paksha in order to please the ancestors.
Sep 27, 2016, 10:52 AM IST
All you need to know about Indira Ekadashi
Indira Ekadashi is considered to be an important day according to the North Indian calendar. This year, it is being observed on September 26. Indira Ekadashi falls during the Pitru Paksha period. And, as a result, some also call it Ekadashi Shradh.
Sep 26, 2016, 10:58 AM IST
Is Pitra Dosha really a curse of our ancestors? Let's find out
Is Pitra Dosha really a curse of our ancestors?
Sep 25, 2016, 15:38 PM IST
Pitru Paksha rituals—The rules which must be followed during shraadha!
The time period of Pitru Paksha or Shraadh is a 16-day long affair. This year the period of Shraadh commenced from September 16 and will last until 30th of this month.
Sep 23, 2016, 09:48 AM IST
Mahabharata's Karna has a connection with Pitru Paksha—Find out how!
The Pitru Paksha, also known as Pitri Paksha or Shraadha is a time period as per Hindu lunar calendar when we pay obeisance to our ancestors (dead).
Sep 22, 2016, 10:19 AM IST
Pitru Paksha 2016: Pind Daan in Gaya – Things you need to know
This year, the Pitru Paksha commenced on September 16 and shall culminate with Mahalaya Amavaysa on September 30.
Sep 21, 2016, 15:36 PM IST
Do you have Pitra Dosha? Here’s how you can find out
This year, Pitru Paksha started on September 16 and will end on September 30.
Sep 21, 2016, 12:35 PM IST
