According to the Hindu calendar, the Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month is called Pitru Paksha. Pitru Paksha starts from the full moon of Bhadrapada month and continues till the new moon of Ashwin month. According to the scriptures, the Shradh Karma of the person who dies on the date of Shukla Paksha or Krishna Paksha of any month is performed on the same date of Pitru Paksha. According to the Drig Panchang, the Shradh of Shashthi and Saptami is on 23rd September. If a person does not know the date of death of his ancestors, then in such a situation, the Shradh Karma of these ancestors is performed on the Amavasya date of Ashwin month i.e. the last day of Pitru Paksha. Let us know the complete list of Shashthi and Saptami Shradh method, auspicious time and material…
Kutup Muhurat – 11:49 AM to 12:37 PM
Duration – 00 Hours 48 Minutes
Rohini Muhurat – 12:37 PM to 01:26 PM
Duration – 00 Hours 48 Minutes
Afternoon period – 01:26 PM to 03:51 PM
Duration – 02 Hours 25 Minutes
Shraddha ritual
Shraddha Karma (Pind Daan, Tarpan) should be performed only through a capable and learned Brahmin.
In Shraddha Karma, donations are given to Brahmins with full devotion and if you can help any poor or needy person, then you get a lot of virtue.
Along with this, a portion of food should also be kept for animals and birds like cows, dogs, crows etc.
If possible, the Shraddha rituals should be performed on the banks of the river Ganga. If this is not possible, it can be performed at home as well. On the day of Shraddha, a feast should be arranged for the Brahmins. After the meal, satisfy them by giving donations.
Shraddha Puja should be started in the afternoon. Chant mantras with the help of a qualified Brahmin and after the puja, perform tarpan with water. After this, a portion should be kept aside for cows, dogs, crows etc. from the food being offered. While offering food to them, one should remember one’s ancestors. In one’s mind, one should request them to accept the Shraddha.
Materials for Shraddha Puja:
Roli, Sindoor, Small Betel Nut, Raksha Sutra, Rice, Janeu, Camphor, Turmeric, Desi Ghee, Matchstick, Honey, Black Sesame Seeds, Tulsi Leaf, Betel Leaf, Barley, Havan Samagri, Jaggery, Earthen Lamp, Cotton Wick, Incense Stick, Curd, Barley Flour, Ganga Jal, Dates, Banana, White Flowers, Urad, Cow Milk, Ghee, Kheer, Swank Rice, Moong, Sugarcane.
