Lucknow, Amrit Vichar: Pitru Paksha has begun. This Pitru Paksha will begin from the full moon of Bhadrapad and will continue till the new moon of Ashwin month. During Pitru Paksha, most people think of going to Gaya and performing the Tarpan of their ancestors with rituals, but sometimes it is not possible. In such a situation, people do not need to go to Gaya now. People can perform Tarpan, Pind Daan and Shradh of their ancestors in Lucknow itself. Let us know where and at which place in Lucknow we can please our ancestors.
Tradition of scriptures is followed
In Sanatan Dharma, scriptural tradition is always followed. Acharya Devo Bhava, Pitru Devo Bhava, Matri Devo Bhava, Atithi Devo Bhava etc. are believed. People follow these from time to time, by which we express our gratitude towards our Gods, Rishis and ancestors. Although Pitru Paksha is of 16 days, but this year it is of only 15 days. Therefore, there are only 15 days to please our ancestors. In these 15 days, people can get the blessings of their ancestors by performing Shradh, Tarpan and Pind Daan as per the rituals.
If you are unable to go then…
If you are unable to go to Gaya to please your ancestors, then you can please your ancestors in Lucknow itself. Astrologer Pandit Rajesh Shastri of Om Jyotish Anusandhan Kendra from Lucknow told that there are many such places in Lucknow itself where people can please their ancestors and get their blessings. One of the places revered in Hinduism is Naimisharanya. Evidence of this is also present in Mahabharata and Ramayana. By going here, you can perform Tarpan, Shradh and Pind Daan for your ancestors. If someone is unable to go to Naimisharanya, then he can pray for the salvation of his ancestors and worship them on the banks of Gomti river or at a nearby temple. Apart from this, people can also please their ancestors by worshipping them at home as per rituals. By doing this, all the negative energy will go away from the house and there will be happiness and prosperity in the house.
Donate according to your faith
Along with performing Puja Paath as per the rituals of Pitra, there is also a tradition of giving donations. In such a situation, people can donate food, clothes, etc. It is said – “Shraddha Yatra Yatra Daanah” which means that a person should donate with full devotion. By doing this, one gets happiness, prosperity etc. People can worship their ancestors anywhere.
Perform Pitra Puja even after going to Gaya
Pandit said that many times people worship their ancestors by offering pind daan in Gaya and think that their ancestors have attained salvation. After coming back they do not worship their ancestors, but this should not be done. Even after this, the ancestors should be worshipped with proper rituals. By doing this we express our gratitude towards them. Our life becomes blissful with their blessings.
Also read: Tirupati Prasad Controversy: After the Tirupati ‘prasadam’ episode, there is a ban on offering prasad brought from outside in the Lucknow temple, know what Mahant Devya Giri said
