What to Donate on Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2024: Amavasya date has special significance in Hindu religion. If Amavasya Tithi falls in Pitru Paksha, its importance increases further. The Amavasya falling in Pitru Paksha is called Sarvapitri Amavasya or Sarva Pitru Moksha Amavasya. This day is the last day of Shraddha Paksha or Pitru Paksha. This year Sarva Pitru Amavasya is on 2nd October, Wednesday. Donation, Tarpan and Pind Daan are done on Sarva Pitru Amavasya. It is believed that donating things like clothes and food on Amavasya Tithi falling in Pitru Paksha brings happiness, peace and prosperity in life. Know what should be donated on Amavasya-
1. Donating food – Donating food on Pitru Amavasya is considered very auspicious. It is believed that doing this brings happiness in life and maintains happiness and peace.
2. Donation of food- By donating food on Sarva Pitru Amavasya, one gets the blessings of the ancestors and gets relief from sorrows.
3. Donating sesame seeds – Donating sesame seeds on Sarva Pitru Amavasya is considered very auspicious. It is believed that by donating sesame seeds on Amavasya Tithi, ancestors attain salvation.
4. Fruits- Donating fruits on Amavasya Tithi is considered very auspicious. It is believed that by doing this, obstacles in life are removed and blessings of ancestors are received.
5. Jaggery- Jaggery should be donated on Pitru Amavasya. It is believed that by doing this the ancestors are satisfied and bless their descendants.
What should Brahmins donate on Sarvapitri Amavasya – After performing Shraddha and Tarpan on Sarvapitri Amavasya, Brahmins should donate utensils, fruits, grains, raw vegetables, dhoti-kurta, money and sweets etc.
