Pitru paksha 2025: Pitra Paksha is considered a very sacred time in the Hindu calendar. This is an occasion when family members pay homage to their ancestors and perform rituals for the peace of their soul. It is believed that by performing Shraddha and Tarpan on the ancestral side, not only does the ancestors get satisfaction but their blessings remain on the family. In the year 2025, Pitra Paksha will start today i.e. September 7 and it will conclude on 21 September on the Sarvapitra Amavasya. Throughout this time, people offer prayers, donations and grains and remember their ancestors.
Pitra Paksha is not only religious faith but also a symbol of family engagement and advancing traditions. This is the reason that every year this time is waiting with reverence and faith.
Eclipse and Pitra Paksha
On 7 September 2025, lunar eclipse will also take place, but according to astrologers, it will not have any effect on the Shraddha of Pitra Paksha. Shraddha karma can be performed as before, with full devotion and method.
Why is Shraddha Importance?
The word ‘Shraddha’ means reverence. It is said in the scriptures that the part of our ancestors flows in our veins. So we are indebted to them. There is a law to repay this loan by doing Shraddha, Tarpan and Pindadan in Pitru Paksha. It is believed that these deeds not only brings peace to the soul of the ancestors, but also the doer gets freedom from Pitra debt.
Ancestor 2025 Dates of
7 september: Purnima Shraddha
8 september: Pratipada Shraddha
9 september: Dwitiya Shraddha
10 september: Tritiya and Chaturthi Shraddha
11 september: Panchami Shraddha
12 september: Shashthi Shraddha
13 september: Saptami Shraddha
14 september: Ashtami Shraddha
15 september: Navami Shraddha
16 september: Dashami Shraddha
17 september: Ekadashi Shraddha
18 september: Dwadashi Shraddha
19 september: Trayodashi Shraddha
20 september: Chaturdashi Shraddha
21 september: Sarvapitru Moksha Amavasya
When should Shraddh do?
According to the scriptures, it is considered the most auspicious to do Shraddha after noon. Especially Kutup, Rohini and the ninance Muhurta are good for Shraddha Karma.
Method of tarpan
Take a brass or steel parat and add pure water, black sesame and milk to it.
Make Anjali with both hands with Durva (Kusha).
Fill the water in Anjali and offer three times in a vessel.
Repeat this for each ancestor and remember their names.
How to do Shraddha at home?
- Take a bath in the morning and clean the house and sprinkle Ganga water.
- Sit facing south direction.
- Put Ganga water, milk and black sesame in a copper vessel and offer water while remembering the ancestors.
- Make food for the ancestors and first offer food to Panchbali (cow, dog, crows, deities and ant).
- Give the Brahmins dinner, donate and receive blessings.
- It is considered auspicious to offer kheer made of cow’s milk, especially in Shraddha.
Why do Pitra Paksha special as special?
Religious belief is that during this period the souls of ancestors come to meet their families on the earth. Shraddha, tarpan and charity performed during this period satisfies them and the blessings of ancestors remain on the family.
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