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pitru paksha 2022

10 Sep 2022

Pitru Paksha 2022 Shraadh rituals: Why Pind Daan in Gaya, Shraadh offerings

Pitru Paksha 2022 begins today: Pitra means ancestors from your family and Paksha is the period that takes place before the Sharad Navratri begins. During this period of Pitru Paksha, many people perform the Pind Daan ritual in Gaya, Bihar which is believed to be one of the holiest places to perform Shraadha rituals.

Pitru Paksha 2021

21 Sep 2021

Pitru Paksha 2021: Date calendar, rules and offerings during Shraadh

Pitru Paksha period begins from September 21 to October 6 this year. Pitra means ancestors from your family and Paksha is the period that takes place before the Sharad Navratri begins. The food that is offered to the ancestors while Shraadh has to be cooked in either silver or copper utensils.

Pitru Paksha 2017

11 Sep 2017

Pitru Paksha 2017: Rituals and things to do

During Pitru Paksha, prayers are offered by people in memory of their ancestors.

Pitru Paksha 2017

08 Sep 2017

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.

27 Sep 2016

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.

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