Pitru Paksha 2024: Pitru Paksha starts today, know the date, rules and method of performing Shraddha

Pitrupacha 2024: The day of Pitru Paksha has a very special significance in Hinduism. We consider the family ancestors who have passed away as our ancestors. When a person dies and does not regenerate, he stays in the spirit world. The family then receives blessings from the spirit world from the ancestors. During Pitru Paksha, the ancestors come to the earth, pay attention to their people, and solve their problems by blessing them.

During Pitru Paksha, we honor our ancestors and follow charity religion to remember. According to religious beliefs, if the ancestors are angry, then there will be obstacles in the progress of the house. Shraddha rituals are performed during a special period of fifteen days in a year, starting from today. Shraddha Paksha is also known as Pitripaksha and Mahalaya. According to the Hindu calendar, the period starting from the Pratipada date of Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashwin till Sarvapitri Amavasya is called Pitru Paksha or Shraddha Paksha.

Shraddha Dates of Pitru Paksha (Pitru Paksha 2024 Shradh Tithiyan)

Pitrupaksha Ritual Timings

Kutup Muhurta – September 18, tomorrow from 11:50 am to 12:39 pm

Rohin Muhurta – 12:39pm to 1:28pm

Afternoon Muhurta – 1:28pm to 3:55pm

How to honor ancestors during Pitru Paksha?

During Pitru Paksha we should offer water to the ancestors regularly. In the afternoon water is poured towards the south direction. Black sesame is mixed with water and Kush is placed on the hands. On the day of the death of the ancestor, people donate food and clothes. On the same day, food is also offered to the poor. After this the work of Pitru Paksha is over.

How to do Tarpan in Pitru Paksha Tarpan 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.

Who can offer water to the ancestors?

An elder male member of the family can perform tarpan every day. Or in the absence of it, any male member of the family can perform tarpan. Grandchildren and grandsons are also entitled to perform tarpan and shraddha. Moreover, currently women can also perform tarpan and shraddha. Remember to follow the precautions of the ancestors.

Take precautions during Pitru Paksha

1. During this period, people are supposed to bathe in both Vilas to honor their ancestors.

2. Offering tarpan to the ancestors of Kutup Vela, tarpan also has a special significance in this Vela.

3. Kush and black sesame seeds hold special importance in tapan. Performing tapan with kush and black sesame seeds gives a wonderful effect.

4. Anyone observing Pitru Paksha should consume satvik food during this period.

5. Only white flowers with mild fragrance are offered to ancestors. The flowers are herbaceous and have a spicy aroma.

6. Besides this, face south and offer Tarpan and Pind Daan to the ancestors.

7. Make sure to recite Geeta every day during Pitru Paksha.

8. At the same time, one should not perform Shraddha by borrowing money or under pressure.