Every year, from the Pratipada date of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month to Amavasya Tithi, Tarpan, Shraddha and Pindadan are done for the ancestors. In simple words, Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month is dedicated to the ancestors. During this time the ancestors live on earth. For this, Tarpan and Pindadan are performed for fathers. At the same time, Shraddha Karma is also performed on the day of Bhadrapada Purnima.
It is described in the Garuda Purana that the soul of the ancestors brings peace by offering and pindadan for the ancestors in the ancestral side. It is said that if the fathers do not get salvation, then they keep wandering in the ghost. For this, by offering and pindadan for the ancestors in the ancestral side, they get freedom from the ghost. Three generations of ancestors attain salvation by offering and pindadan for the ancestors on the banks of the Falgu River in Gayaji, Bihar. But do you know that the ancestors of premature death are not performed on the banks of the Falgu River? Let’s know everything about it-
When is the ancestral side 2025?
Pitra Paksha begins with Bhadrapada Purnima. At the same time, it ends on Amavasya Tithi of Ashwin month. This year Bhadrapada Purnima is on 7 September. The next day i.e. from September 8, the ancestors will be offered. At the same time, Sarvapritri Amavasya is on 21 September. Pitra Paksha will end on this day. After this, the ancestors will return to their world.
Pitra Paksha 2025 dates
Pratipada Shraddha is on 8 September.
Dwitiya Shraddha is on 9 September.
Tritiya and Chaturthi Shraddha is on 10 September.
Panchami Shraddha is on 11 September.
Shashthi Shraddha is on 12 September.
Saptami Shraddha is on 13 September.
Ashtami Shraddha is on 14 September.
Navami Shraddha is on 15 September.
Dashami Shraddha is on 16 September.
The XI Shraddha is on 17 September.
Dwadashi Shraddha is on 18 September.
Trayodashi Shraddha is on 19 September.
Chaturdashi Shraddha is on 20 September.
Sarvapritri Amavasya is on 21 September.
How and where is Pindadan done for premature death?
Shraddha and Pindadan are performed for ancestors of premature death on the mountain of Gayaji. There is a altar on the top of the Phantashila mountain, which is famous as the Phantashila altar. Shraddha and Pindadan of the ancestors who are prematurely died are performed on this Phantashila altar. Religious belief is that by performing Shraddha and Pindadan on the Phantomashila altar, the ancestors who get prematurely get rid of the phantom. The premature death ancestors are performed from Sattu. After evening, staying on this mountain is prohibited. Therefore, Pindadan and Shraddha are not performed after sunset.
When should Shraddh be done in Pitru Paksha?
During the Pitru Paksha, Garuda Purana advises the Shraddha and Pindadan of the ancestors who have been prematurely dead on the Ashtami date of the Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month. For this, Shraddha and Pindadan of Pitras who have been prematurely died on Ashtami date should be performed. To perform Shraddha and Pindadan of premature death ancestors, please consult a scholar scholar.