The Navami date of Pitra Paksha is considered very important. This day is also known as Mother Navami. In the year 2025, the Navami date of Pitra Paksha is on 15 September. Let us know why the Navami date of Pitra Paksha is called Mother Navami and what is the importance of this day.
Pitra Navami is special because
On the Navami date of Pitra Paksha, there is a provision to perform Shraddha Karma of women whose death is alive of her husband. According to religious beliefs, Shraddha of those mothers, sisters and daughters is also considered auspicious on this day, whose death date is not known. Shraddha performed on this day pleases the mother ancestors. Apart from this, Shraddha performed on this day is also considered for the progress of your dynasty and clan.
Importance of Mother Navami Shraddha
Shraddha of Mother Navami is dedicated to the mother side. Due to the influence of Shraddha performed on this day, the soul of the departed ancestors is pleased and bless you. Also, Shraddha performed on this day provides peace and liberation to the souls of the ancestors. There is never a lack of motherhood and affection in the lives of people who perform Shraddha on maternal Navami.
What to do on maternal Navami?
On the day of maternal Navami, along with the shraddha of the late ancestors, charity should also be done. On this day, giving auspicious items to Suhagin women is considered auspicious. In addition, you can also give gifts to older women. On this day, provide food to the Brahmin wife. Along with this, the late mothers and sisters should be remembered by lighting a lamp under the Peepal tree on this day. Along with this, provide food to cows, dogs, ants, fish and crows on this day. It is believed that the food given to these organisms reaches our ancestors and gives peace to their souls.
