Pitru Paksha 2024: Know the date, timings and rituals


Pitru Paksha Shradh is generally observed for 15 to 16 days.

During Pitru Paksha, Hindus perform Shradh rituals which include offering food, water and prayers to their ancestors.

Pitru Paksha is an important period in the Hindu calendar, which is dedicated to honouring deceased ancestors and paying homage to them. It begins with Bhadrapada Purnima Tithi, the full moon day, which marks the Pitru Paksha Shradh. It is usually celebrated for 15 or 16 days, from Bhadrapada Purnima to Kartik Amavasya. People perform Shradh, Tarpan, Pind daan and other rituals. During the Pitru Paksha, Hindus perform Shradh rituals which include offering food, water and prayers to their ancestors. It is believed that by doing so, they will help the departed souls attain peace and moksha. The rituals are usually performed by the eldest son or a male member of the family.

According to Tirupati astrologer Dr Krishna Kumar Bhargava, during Pitru Paksha, whatever one offers to the ancestors with devotion is Shradh. The restless souls of the departed find peace after the living relatives offer Tarpan and donation. Pitru Paksha is also the time to get rid of Pitru Dosh. As per the Hindu calendar, this year, the Shukla Paksha of the month of Bhadrapada will begin on September 17 at 11:44 am and will conclude on September 18 at 08:04 am. The fasting of Bhadrapada Purnima will be observed on September 17. As per the Udaya Tithi, the bathing and donation of Bhadrapada Purnima will be on September 18.

According to the pandit, Shradh rituals can be performed after 11:00 am on September 17, the day when Pitru Paksha will begin. Here are the dates of Pitru Paksha that you can note down:

Tuesday, 17 September 2024: Purnima Shradh

September 18, 2024, Wednesday- Pratipada Shradh

Thursday, September 19, 2024: Dwitiya Shradh

Friday, September 20, 2024: Tritiya Shradh

Saturday, 21st September 2024: Chaturthi Shradh

Saturday, September 21, 2024: Maha Bharani

Sunday, September 22, 2024: Panchami Shradh

Monday, September 23, 2024: Shashthi Shradh

September 23, 2024, Monday- Saptami Shradh

Tuesday, September 24, 2024: Ashtami Shradh

September 25, 2024, Wednesday: Navami Shradh

Thursday, September 26, 2024: Dashami Shradh

Friday, September 27, 2024: Ekadashi Shradh

Sunday, 29th September 2024 – Dwadashi Shradh

Sunday, September 29, 2024 – Magha Shradh

September 30, 2024, Monday: Trayodashi Shradh

Tuesday, October 1, 2024: Chaturdashi Shradh

Wednesday, October 2, 2024: Sarva Pitru Amavasya

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