Start And End Dates Of Pitru Paksha 2023, Know Its Significance, Rituals And More

Special importance has been given to Pitru Paksha in the Sanatan Dharma. It is believed that worshipping the ancestors during this time can help you receive their blessings and get rid of all your troubles. According to the legend, ancestors come from heaven to earth to meet their family members during this time.

Now, let’s know when the Pitru Paksha is starting and ending this year and more details from our Astrologer Pandit Arvind Tripathi in details.

When Is Pitru Paksha, Start And End Dates

According to the Hindu calendar, the start date of Pitru Paksha will fall on Friday, the Pratipada date of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month i.e. 29th September. And it will be ending on Amavasya Tithi on Saturday, 14th October. The beginning of Pitru Paksha is delayed by 15 days this year according to Vikram Samvat 2080 because of the Adhik Maas.

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Auspicious Dates Of Shradh

Purnima Shradh is on Friday, 29 September 2023

Dwitiya Shradh is on Saturday, September 30, 2023

Tritiya Shradh is on Sunday, October 1, 2023

Chaturthi Shradh is on Monday, October 2, 2023

Panchami Shradh is on Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Shashthi Shradh is on Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Saptami Shradh is on Thursday, October 5, 2023

Ashtami Shradh is on Friday, October 6, 2023

Navami Shradh is on Saturday, October 7, 2023

Dashami Shradh is on Sunday, October 8, 2023

Ekadashi Shradh is on Monday, October 9, 2023

Dwadashi Shradh is on Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Trayodashi Shradh is on Thursday, October 12, 2023

Chaturdashi Shradh is on Friday, October 13, 2023

Sarva Pitru Amavasya Shradh is on Saturday, October 14, 2023

What Is Pind Daan Vidhi?

The Pind Daan Vidhi or the Shradh rituals are performed wearing only white clothes. The Pind Daan should be made with barley flour and worshipped with rice, raw yarn, flower garland, incense sticks and curd. Then, worship your ancestors and release the Pind Daan into the water. Keep in mind that the Shradh ritual should always be performed in the afternoon only.

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