Pitru Paksha 2023 Dates, Rituals and Significance of Shradh Paksha

Pitru Paksha 2023: Pitru Paksha holds a great religious significance among Hindus. This 16 days period is purely dedicated to worship ancestors and forefathers. These days are considered to be the most sacred period, when people remember their ancestors and offer them food and water through priest or brahmins. Pitru Paksha is also known as Shraddh Paksha. As per Drik Panchang, Shraddh Paksha is being started from Bhadrapada Purnima Tithi i.e., today, on September 29, 2023.

Pitru Paksha Significance

Pitru Paksha has an immense significance in Hindu religion. Pitru Paksha is also famous as Shraddh Paksha. These days are dedicated to worship ancestors and forefathers. People offer prayers to their deceased members. People offer food clothes to the brahmins in the name of their forefathers.

It is believed that during Shraddh Paksha, ancestors visits on earth and they receive everything what their families offer to them. These days are considered to be very auspicious to perform Pitru Tarpan, Pind Daan and Shraddh. People call the brahmins at home and offer them sattvik food, clothes and dakshin and in the end they touch the feet of the brahmin and take their blessings. It is also believed that they forefathers receives it through Brahmins.

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Pitru Paksha Important Dates and Timings


Pitru Paksha FAQs

1. When will Pitru Paksha begin in 2023?Pitru Paksha is going to begin from Purnima Tithi i.e., from September 29 to September 14, 2023.
2. When will Pitru Paksha conclude in 2023?Pitru Paksha will conclude on Amavasya Tithi i.e., October 14, 2023.
3. What is Pitru Paksha?Pitru Paksha holds a great significance in Hindu religion. These 15 days are considered most auspicious days. Shraddh Paksha is dedicated to worship ancestors. It is believed that during these days ancestors visit on Earth.