At this time, Pitru Paksha is going on. Today is the fifth day of Pitru Paksha. Today, Chaturthi Shradh is performed. Today, along with Chaturthi Shradh, there is also Mahabharani Shradh. According to religious beliefs, when Bharani Nakshatra occurs during the afternoon on a particular date, then it is called Bharani Shradh. According to religious beliefs, the result of Mahabharani Shradh is similar to the Shradh performed in Gaya. Bharani Nakshatra is considered very important in Pitru Paksha. The lord of Bharani Nakshatra is Yama. It is believed that performing Shradh in this Nakshatra gives peace to the ancestors. According to the Hindu calendar, Bharani Nakshatra usually falls on Chaturthi or Panchami in Pitru Paksha. But it is not that it will fall on this date. Bharani Nakshatra can also fall on Tritiya or Shashthi. Let us know when is Bharani Nakshatra, Kutup Kaal and Shradh-Vidhi today i.e. on 21st September:
When is Bharani Nakshatra-
This time, Bharani Shradh can be performed on Chaturthi Tithi i.e. on 21st September in the afternoon when Bharani Nakshatra is there.
Bharani Nakshatra starts – 21 September 2024 at 2:43 am
Bharani Nakshatra ends- 22 September 2024 at 12:36
Qutup Kaal: 11:49 PM to 12:38 PM
Shraddha ritual
1. Shraddha Karma (Pind Daan, Tarpan) should be done only through a capable learned Brahmin.
2. In Shraddha Karma, donations are given to Brahmins with full devotion and if you can help any poor or needy person, then you get a lot of virtue.
3. Along with this, a portion of food should also be put for animals and birds like cows, dogs, crows etc.
4. If possible, the Shraddha rituals should be performed on the banks of the river Ganga. If this is not possible, it can be performed at home as well. On the day of Shraddha, a feast should be arranged for the Brahmins. After the meal, satisfy them by giving donations.
5. Shraddha Puja should be started in the afternoon. Chant mantras with the help of a qualified Brahmin and after the puja, offer water.
6. After this, a portion should be kept aside for cows, dogs, crows etc. from the food being offered. While offering food to them, one should remember one’s ancestors. In one’s mind, one should request them to accept the Shraddha.
Materials for Shraddha Puja:
Roli, Sindoor, Small Betel Nut, Raksha Sutra, Rice, Janeu, Camphor, Turmeric, Desi Ghee, Matchstick, Honey, Black Sesame Seeds, Tulsi Leaf, Betel Leaf, Barley, Havan Samagri, Jaggery, Earthen Lamp, Cotton Wick, Incense Stick, Curd, Barley Flour, Ganga Jal, Dates, Banana, White Flowers, Urad, Cow Milk, Ghee, Kheer, Swank Rice, Moong, Sugarcane.
