Pitrupacha 2024: Pitru Paksha begins on September 17 (today) and will end on October 2 with Sarvapitri Amavasya. Depending on the religion, donations are considered to have special importance during Pitru Paksha or Shraddha Paksha as it can bring blessings from the ancestors. It is said that during these 15 days of Pitru Paksha, donations must be made in the name of the ancestors so that great merit can be gained. However, apart from this, there are some things that should not be donated during Pitru Paksha. So let us understand these things.
1. Ironware
Never donate iron utensils during Pitru Paksha. Apart from this, you can donate brass, gold and silver utensils if you wish.
2. Leather products
The use of leather products is prohibited during Pitru Paksha. It is considered very unlucky to use leather during Pitru Paksha.
3. Used clothes
Apart from this, it is considered bad to donate old clothes during Pitru Paksha. Only new clothes should be donated to Brahmins during Pitru Paksha.
4. Black clothes
The use of black in Hindu worship and all rituals is prohibited and inauspicious. Therefore, avoid donating black clothes or blankets during festivals.
5. Oil
Oil should not be donated during Pitru Paksha. Mustard oil should not be donated, especially during Shraddha Paksha.
6. Leftovers
Only pure and fresh food should be offered to the ancestors during Shraddha Paksha. No fake or leftover food should be offered to the ancestors even if it is wrong.
Pitru Paksha Tapan Vidhi
Every day before sunrise, take a Judi and place it under the Bodhi tree facing south. Fill the pot with Ganges water and the rest with clean water, add milk, sugar, black sesame and barley. Then crush it with a spoon and continue to offer Judi water 108 times, and continue to chant this mantra on each spoonful of water.
Do these things to please your ancestors
If any animal or bird comes to your house during Pitru Paksha, then it is mandatory to feed them. It is believed that the ancestors come to meet you in these forms. If you eat the food from the plate during Pitru Paksha and feed the food from the plate to the Brahman, it is fruitful.
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