Shradh 2024 vidhi: In Sanatan Dharma, every year Pitru Paksha starts from Bhadrapada Purnima Tithi. This year the Shradh of the second day of Pitru Paksha will be on Thursday. This year Pitru Paksha is starting from Purnima Tithi, which will last till Amavasya of October 2. According to religious beliefs, during Pitru Paksha, ancestors come to Earth from Pitru Lok. During this time, ancestors are pleased with the Shradh Karma and keep their blessings on the family members. Let us know the auspicious time for Shradh Karma on the second day of Pitru Paksha and the easy method of performing Shradh-
Second day of Pitru Paksha tomorrow: On 19th September, the second day of Pitru Paksha or Dwitiya Tithi Shradh will be celebrated. Let us know the auspicious time of Dwitiya Shradh according to the Panchang-
Dwitiya Tithi Start – September 19, 2024 at 04:19 PM
Dwitiya Tithi Ends – September 20, 2024 at 00:39
Kutup Muhurat – 11:50 am to 12:39 pm
Duration – 00 Hours 49 Minutes
Rauhin Muhurat – 12:39 to 13:28
Duration – 00 Hours 49 Minutes
Afternoon period – 13:28 to 15:54
Duration – 02 Hours 27 Minutes
Give tarpan in this way
Mix black sesame seeds, barley, sandalwood, whole rice grains etc. in the water used for offering tarpan to ancestors. In the shraddha ritual, by taking water with sesame and kusha and pouring it on the pind from the thumb side, the ancestors get satisfaction. In the pitrupaksha, offering food to the Panchbali deities, grass to cows, dogs, crows and ants is considered very auspicious. At the same time, the first bite of food should be kept for cow, second for bird and third for dog. 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. Shradh, tarpan and pinddaan are performed for the peace of the souls of ancestors.
Easy method of performing Shraddha
On the day when you want to perform Shraddha of your ancestors, wake up early in the morning.
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 as per 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 crows, gods, cows and ants.
Disclaimer: The information given in this article is based on beliefs. For detailed and more information, please consult an expert in the relevant field.
