Shradh 2024 muhurat, Pitru Paksha 5th Day: Tomorrow, Sunday will be the fifth day of Pitru Paksha. Every year, Pitru Paksha starts from Bhadrapada Purnima Tithi. The days of Pitru Paksha are dedicated to the Shradh, Tarpan etc. of the ancestors. According to beliefs, works related to ancestors are done these days to get rid of Pitru Dosh. During Pitru Paksha, performing Shradh in the auspicious time and right way brings blessings of ancestors. Let us know the auspicious time and method of performing Shradh on the fifth day of Pitru Paksha-
Tomorrow is the fifth day of Pitru Paksha: On September 22, the fifth day of Pitru Paksha or Panchami Tithi Shradh will be celebrated. Let us know the auspicious time of Panchami Shradh according to the Panchang-
Panchami Tithi Start – September 21, 2024 at 18:13 PM
Panchami Tithi ends – September 22, 2024 at 15:43 hrs
Kutup Muhurta – 11:49 to 12:38
Duration – 00 Hours 49 Minutes
Rauhin Muhurat – 12:38 to 13:26
Duration – 00 Hours 49 Minutes
Afternoon period – 13:26 to 15:52
Duration – 02 Hours 26 Minutes
Method of performing Shraadh
Wake up early in the morning in Brahma Muhurta.
After bathing, wear clean clothes.
Purify the ancestral place by coating it with cow dung and Ganga water.
After taking bath, women should prepare satvik food for the ancestors.
Invite Brahmins for the Shraddha feast in advance.
After the arrival of Brahmins, make them perform the worship and offering of water to the ancestors.
Take a pledge to perform Shraddha by taking the names of your ancestors.
Mix black sesame seeds in water and offer it to your ancestors.
Offer cow’s milk, ghee, kheer and curd in the fire for the sake of ancestors.
Make rice balls and offer them to your ancestors.
Feed the Brahmin with full respect.
Give donation according to your capacity.
After this, take their blessings and bid them farewell.
In Shraddha, apart from the ancestors, there is a provision to feed food to crow, cow, dog and ants.
On the day of Shraddha, preparations should be made for the arrival of ancestors by sprinkling cold water on both sides of the door. A worthy Brahmin should be fed and sent off by giving clothes etc. Shraddha, Tarpan and Pinddaan are performed for the peace of the souls of ancestors.
Disclaimer: The information given in this article is based on beliefs. For detailed and more information, please consult an expert in the relevant field.
