Shraadh rituals

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

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

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

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