Tritiya Shradh 2024: Pitru Paksha is considered very important in Hinduism. It is believed that in Pitru Paksha, the ancestors come to earth from the world of ancestors and bless their descendants or family members. Pitru Paksha has started on 18 September, which will continue till 2 October. 20 September 2024, Friday is the third day of Pitru Paksha. According to the scriptures, every date of Pitru Paksha has a different significance. Shradh rituals are also performed keeping in mind the date and auspicious time. Know the three auspicious times of Shradh Karma on the third day of Pitru Paksha and whose Shradh is performed on this day-
Muhurta for Shraddha Karma on the third day of Pitru Paksha- In Hindu religious texts, Kutup, Rauhin etc. Muhurta are considered auspicious for Shraddha Karma. Shraddha related rituals should be completed by the end of the afternoon. Tarpan is done at the end of Shraddha. These are the Muhurta for Shraddha-
Kutup Muhurat – 11:49 AM to 12:38 PM
Duration – 9 minutes
Rohini Muhurat – 12:38 PM to 01:26 PM
Duration – 49 minutes
Afternoon period – 01:26 PM to 03:53 PM
Duration – 02 hrs 26 mins
From when to when will Tritiya Tithi start- Tritiya Tithi will start on 20 September 2024 at 12:39 am and will end on 20 September 2024 at 09:15 pm.
Whose Shraddha is performed on the third day of Pitru Paksha- Tritiya Shraddha is performed for those deceased family members who died on Tritiya Tithi. On this day, Shraddha can be performed for both Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha Tithi. Tritiya Shraddha is also called Teej Shraddha.
Who should perform Jal Tarpan- According to Vishnu Puran, Pind Daan and Jal Tarpan for the father should be performed by the son, if there is no son then the wife, if there is no wife then the real brother can also perform the Shraddha Karma. The son, grandson, brother’s progeny of the deceased person are considered eligible for Pind Daan.
