Shradh 2023: What are the dates, can you buy things during the Pitru Paksha period?

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Shraddh Paksha, holds a profound religious significance. Commencing on Bhadrapada Purnima Tithi, which falls on September 29, 2023, this 16-day period is devoted to the veneration of ancestors and forefathers.

The rituals conducted during Pitru Paksha are regarded as among the holiest in the Hindu calendar, serving as a time for people to pay homage to their forebears by offering sustenance through priests or Brahmins.

Pitru Paksha Significance
Pitru Paksha, synonymous with Shraddh Paksha, is a time of great importance in the Hindu faith. It is a period when individuals wholeheartedly dedicate themselves to honoring their ancestors and forefathers.

As part of the observance, people offer prayers for the well-being of their departed family members and provide food and clothing to Brahmins in their ancestors' names.

Belief holds that during Shraddh Paksha, the spirits of ancestors revisit the earthly realm to receive the offerings made by their descendants. This sacred period is deemed exceptionally auspicious for performing rituals such as Pitru Tarpan, Pind Daan, and Shraddh.

Families traditionally invite Brahmins into their homes, offering them pure, sattvik meals, clothing, and dakshin (monetary offerings). The culmination of these rituals involves touching the feet of the Brahmins and seeking their blessings, as it is believed that the ancestors receive these offerings through the intermediation of the Brahmins.

Pitru Paksha Important Dates and Timings