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Pitru Paksha 2024: The time of Pitru Paksha is a special period for performing rituals for ancestors such as Shradh, Pind Daan, Tarpan etc., which lasts for 15 days. Every year, Pitru Paksha or Shradh Paksha starts from Bhadrapada Shukla Purnima (Bhadrapada Purnima 2024) and ends on Ashwin Amavasya (Ashwin Amavasya 2024). During Pitru Paksha, people perform rituals like Shradhkarma, Pinddaan and Tarpan etc. for the peace of the soul of their dead ancestors and to get their blessings. It is believed that the tradition of Pitru Paksha has been…

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