During Pitru Paksha, family members perform Shradh rituals for the peace of their ancestors. This time Pitru Paksha is of 15 days. Charity and Tarpan etc. are performed these days for the salvation of ancestors. According to beliefs, performing Shradh rituals during Pitru Paksha keeps the blessings of ancestors intact. It is a rule to perform Shradh with the right date and method. Tomorrow, Wednesday, will be the ninth day of Pitru Paksha. Let us know the time to perform Shradh on the ninth day of Pitru Paksha or Navami Tithi-
Ninth day of Pitru Paksha tomorrow: On 25th September, the ninth day of Pitru Paksha or Navami Tithi Shradh will be observed. Let us know the auspicious time of Navami Shradh according to the Panchang-
Navami Tithi Start – September 25, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Navami Tithi Ends – September 26, 2024 at 12:25 PM
Kutup Muhurat – from 11:48 am to 12:37 pm
Duration – 00 Hours 48 Minutes
Rauhin Muhurta – from 12:37 pm to 1:25 pm
Duration – 00 Hours 48 Minutes
Afternoon period – from 1:25 PM to 3:49 PM
Duration – 02 hours 25 minutesAlso read: How will the day of 25 September be for Aries to Pisces? Read horoscope
How to perform Navami Shradh
Wake up in the Brahma Muhurta 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 according to your capacity.
After this, take their blessings and bid them farewell.
In Shraddha, apart from the ancestors, there is a tradition of feeding food to crow, cow, dog 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.
