Pitru Paksha begins on September 18, 2024, and ends on October 2. This sacred period in Hinduism involves rituals like Pitru Tarpan and Pind Daan to honor ancestors who visit Earth for these 16 days.

Pitru Paksha is also known as Shradh Paksha in Hinduism. It is a 15-day period in the Hindu calendar dedicated to remembering and honouring one’s ancestors. It is believed that during this time, the ...

Every year, a significant 16-day period is known as Pitru Paksha or Shradh, in which Hindus remember their ancestors or forefathers. People offer prayers and food to their ancestors to appease their ...

The word “Pitru” refers to ancestors, and “Paksham” means fortnight. Here, Pitru Paksham refers to the fortnight that is the second half of Amanta Bhadrapada masa, which ends with the Amavasya. This ...

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Sarva Pitri Amavasya 2025 : Sarva Pitru Amavasya, also known as Mahalaya Amavasya, is the last day of the Pitru Paksha period, a 15-day lunar phase dedicated to paying homage to ...

When is Mahalaya Amavasya 2024: The Amavasya Tithi of the Ashwin month begins on October 1, 2024, at 9:38 PM and concludes on October 2, 2024, at 12:19 PM. (AI generated image) Mahalaya Amavasya marks ...

As per the Hindu Calendar, Darsha Amavasya or Darsh Amavasya is the moonless night and holds great importance for Hindus. It is considered as the most significant day to perform rituals to the ...

What is Shradh and its Significance? According to Hindu beliefs, the souls of our three preceding generations reside in Pitru-Loka, which is considered to be a realm between heaven and earth. This ...

It is said that the souls of three preceding generations reside in Pitru-Loka, a realm which is believed to be between heaven and earth. (AP) Pitru Paksha is being observed from September 5-19 across ...