Pitru Paksha Significance , Pitru Paksha Dates 2024

Pitru paksha also called Mahalaya Paksha is observed to pay homage to ancestors.
It is 16 days observed during the month of Bhadrapada Masam in south India, In the north it is observed during Ashwin Month.
The last day of pitrupaksha is Mahalaya Amavasya or Pitru Amavasya.
16 days is inauspicious due to death rites performed in rituals
This practice is observed to remove any ‘Doshas’ to ensure that the family stays blessed.
Pinda Daan refers to the ritual of appeasing those who are dead.
All the rituals must be performed by a Male member of the family, the rituals may vary from one region to another.
These rituals are mentioned in Hindu Scriptures like Markandeya Purana and Garuda Purana.

The best places to perform Tarpan are

Things to do :

Must be performed by eldest male member of the family
Observer must take a bath and wear kush grass as a ring.
For Pind Daan, offering of Sesame seeds, rice, and balls made of barley flour is done
All the rituals are performed under the guidance of a priest.
On the day of Pitru paksha (any chosen day) food must be offered to the crow, if it eats it is an auspicious sign. Crow is the messenger of lord yama
Must read Hindu Scriptures like Agni Purana and Garuda Purana.

Things Not to do :

Any new activity or new venture must not be started
Many people will not buy new clothes
Consuming garlic, Onion and Non-veg food is not allowed
Auspicious functions like marriages, housewarming ceremonies, and child naming ceremonies must be avoided.
Haircuts should be avoided during this time.

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2023 Dates: September 18 to October 02

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