There is a law to perform Shradh Karma during Pitru Paksha for the peace of ancestors. From a religious point of view, every year Pitru Paksha starts from the full moon of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month, which lasts till Amavasya of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month. It is considered important for the ancestors to remain happy. If the ancestors are happy, then the blessings of happiness, prosperity and growth of lineage are received. Let us know when will Pitru Paksha 2024 be in September-
When does Pitru Paksha start in 2024?
According to Drik Panchang, this year Pitru Paksha will start on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. At the same time, Pitru Paksha will end on October 02, 2024 on the day of Amavasya Tithi of Krishna Paksha.
17 September 2024, Tuesday – Purnima Shradh
18 September 2024, Wednesday – Pratipada Shradh
19 September 2024, Thursday – Dwitiya Shradh
20 September 2024, Friday – Tritiya Shradh
21 September 2024, Saturday – Chaturthi Shradh
22 September 2024, Sunday – Panchami Shradh
23 September 2024, Monday – Shashthi and Saptami Shradh
24 September 2024, Tuesday – Ashtami Shraddha
25 September 2024, Wednesday – Navami Shraddha
26 September 2024, Thursday – Dashami Shradh
27 September 2024, Friday – Ekadashi Shraddha
29 September 2024, Saturday – Dwadashi Shraddha
30 September 2024, Sunday – Trayodashi Shraddha
October 1, 2024, Monday – Chaturdashi Shraddha
2 October 2024, Tuesday – Sarva Pitru Amavasya Shraddha
Importance of Pitru Paksha
There is a special significance of performing tarpan and shraddha donations for your ancestors and forefathers on the day of Pitru Paksha. It is believed that on this day the ancestors come to earth from the mortal world. Therefore, by performing tarpan and shraddha during Pitru Paksha, ancestors can be appeased and their blessings can be obtained. According to the dates in Pitru Paksha, performing shraddha for ancestors is considered auspicious. There is a ritual of giving donations and feeding Brahmins on Pitru Paksha to get rid of Pitru Dosh and for the peace of ancestors.
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