Pitru Paksha 2024 dates: Pitru Paksha is dedicated to the ancestors. During this period, Shradh is performed for the peace of the souls of the ancestors. According to the Panchang, Pitru Paksha begins on the Purnima date of the Bhadrapad month and ends on the Amavasya date of the Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month.
Pitru Paksha i.e. Shradh (Shradh 2024) has special significance in Hinduism. During Pitru Paksha, ancestors are remembered with reverence and their Shradh rituals are performed. By offering tarpan to ancestors and performing Shradh rituals during Pitru Paksha, they attain salvation.
During this period, Shradh is performed not only for the salvation of ancestors but also to show respect to them. There is a tradition of offering water to ancestors with devotion during Pitru Paksha.
Astrologer Dr. Anish Vyas told that this time Pitru Paksha (Pitru Paksha 2024) is starting from 17th September and will continue till 2nd October. In Pitru Paksha, rituals like Shradh and Tarpan etc. are performed for the peace of the soul of ancestors.
When does Pitru Paksha start (Pitru Paksha Kab Hai)
According to the Hindu calendar, this year Pitru Paksha is starting from 17 September. At the same time, it ends on the Amavasya date of Ashwin Krishna Paksha. This time Amavasya date is falling on 2 October.
| Dates of Shradh (Shradh 2024 start date and end date) |
| September 17 (September 17, 2024, Tuesday) | Full moon Shradh (Purnima Shradh) |
| September 18 (September 18, 2024, Wednesday) | Pratipada Shradh |
| September 19 (September 19, 2024, Thursday) | Dwitiya Shradh |
| September 20 (September 20, 2024, Friday) | Tritiya Shradh |
| September 21 (September 21, 2024, Saturday) | Chaturthi Shradh |
| 22 September (September 22, 2024, Sunday) | Panchami Shradh |
| September 23 (September 23, 2024, Monday) | Shashthi Shradh – Saptami Shradh (Shashthi Shradh / Saptami Shradh) |
| September 24 (September 24, 2024, Tuesday) | Ashtami Shradh |
| September 25 (September 25, 2024, Wednesday) | Navami Shradh |
| September 26 (September 26, 2024, Thursday) | Dashami Shradh |
| September 27 (September 27, 2024, Friday) | Ekadashi Shradh |
| 28 September | There will be no Shradh on any date |
| 29 September (September 29, 2024, Sunday) | Dwadashi Shradh |
| September 30 (September 30, 2024, Monday) | Trayodashi Shradh |
| October 1 (October 1, 2024, Tuesday) | Chaturdashi Shradh |
| October 2 (October 2, 2024, Wednesday) | Sarva Pitru Amavasya |
During Pitru Paksha, ancestors come to earth from Pitri Lok. Therefore, performing Puja in their name during this period gives peace to their souls. They also get Moksha (salvation).
Pitru Paksha, also known as Shradh, is performed for the peace of the souls of our ancestors. Shradh Paksha is considered very auspicious for the worship of ancestors and tarpan etc.
During Pitru Paksha, our ancestors come to Earth from Pitru Lok. Therefore, it is customary to perform their Shradh, Tarpan, and Pinddaan etc. on these days. It is believed that by performing Shradh etc. of ancestors, a person attains salvation.
Shradh means to please your ancestors with devotion. According to Sanatan belief, the offering made with true devotion for the satisfaction of the soul of the relatives who have left their bodies is called Shradh.
It is believed that the god of death, Yamraj, frees the souls on the day of Shraadh, so that they can go to their relatives and receive the offerings. Anyone whose relatives, whether married or unmarried, a child or an elderly person, a man or a woman, have died are called ancestors.
In Pitru Paksha, ancestors come to earth from the mortal world and bless their family members. In Pitru Paksha, offerings are made to ancestors for the peace of their souls. When ancestors are happy, there is peace and happiness in the house.
Every year during Pitru Paksha, Pinddaan, Tarpan and Hawan etc. are performed for the ancestors. Everyone performs Shradh for their ancestors according to their death date.
It is believed that those who do not offer tarpan to their ancestors during Pitru Paksha are affected by Pitra Dosh. By performing Shraddha, their souls get satisfaction and peace. They get pleased with you and bless the entire family. Every year people go to Gaya and offer Pind Daan for the peace of the souls of their ancestors.
Every soul needs food, water and peace of mind and only its family members can fulfill this need. It expects from its family members only. In Shraddha, ancestors hope that their sons and grandsons will satisfy them by offering Pind Daan and Tilanjali. With this hope, they come to Earth from Pitralok.
This is the reason why in Hindu scriptures every Hindu householder has been asked to perform Shraddha in Pitru Paksha. Many other works are also performed with devotion. But here Shraddha means Tarpan and Pind Daan performed for the ancestors in Pitru Paksha (from Ashwin Krishna Paksha Pratipada to Amavasya).
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