Pitru Paksha, also called the Shraddha month, is a sacred 16-day period in the Hindu calendar dedicated to remembering and honoring ancestors. Here’s everything you need to know for 2025:
1. What Is Pitru Paksha or Shraddha Month?
· Pitru Paksha is a time when Hindus perform rituals for deceased ancestors.
· Offerings include food, water, prayers, and acts of charity.
· It is believed that during this period, ancestors’ souls visit the earth, and rituals bring peace, blessings, and prosperity.
2. Pitru Paksha 2025 Dates
· Start: Tuesday, september 9, 2025
· End: Tuesday, september 23, 2025 (Sarva Pitru Amavasya)
· This 16-day period is highly spiritual and considered ideal for ancestral rituals.
3. Complete Pitru Paksha 2025 Calendar
· Sep 9, Tue: purnima Shraddha
· Sep 10, Wed: Pratipada Shraddha
· Sep 11, Thu: Dwitiya Shraddha
· Sep 12, Fri: Tritiya Shraddha
· Sep 13, Sat: Chaturthi Shraddha
· Sep 14, Sun: Panchami Shraddha
· Sep 15, Mon: Shashthi Shraddha
· Sep 16, Tue: Saptami Shraddha
· Sep 17, Wed: Ashtami Shraddha
· Sep 18, Thu: Navami Shraddha
· Sep 19, Fri: Dashami Shraddha
· Sep 20, Sat: Ekadashi Shraddha
· Sep 21, Sun: Dwadashi Shraddha
· Sep 22, Mon: Trayodashi Shraddha
· Sep 23, Tue: Sarva Pitru Amavasya
4. Significance of Shraddha
· Performing Shraddha is believed to bring blessings from ancestors, ensuring good health, prosperity, and happiness.
· Rituals also help remove obstacles from family life and provide spiritual merit.
5. Common Rituals During Pitru Paksha
· Prepare simple vegetarian meals and offer them to ancestors.
· Offer water, sesame seeds, and food to departed souls.
· Donate to the needy or poor as a form of charity.
· On Sarva Pitru Amavasya, perform Shraddha for all ancestors, even those whose exact dates are unknown.
6. Devotional Tips
· Observe rituals with faith and devotion.
· Engage family members in prayers and charitable acts to honor ancestors collectively.
· Maintaining cleanliness and performing rituals at auspicious times enhances spiritual benefits.
This year, Pitru Paksha 2025 is from september 9 to 23, offering devotees the perfect opportunity to honor ancestors, strengthen family bonds, and seek blessings for the future.
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