Description
Pitru Paksha also known as Mahalaya Paksha is a 15 lunar days period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors. Pitru paksha 2026 is from 26th September 2026 to 10th October 2026. This Shardh is performed especially through Pinda Pradhan, Tarpan, and food offerings to Brahmins. Performing this ceremony with utmost faith and a peaceful mind gives the Karta the full benefit of this ceremony. The blessings of ancestors will always be there upon them.
Pitru Paksha 2026 Dates:
26th Sep: Purnima Shradh
27th Sep: Pratipada Shradh
28th Sep: Dwitiya Shradh
29th Sep: Tritiya Shradh
30th Sep: Chaturthi Shradh
1st Oct: Panchami Shradh
1st Oct: Shashthi Shradh
2nd Oct: Saptami Shradh
3rd Oct: Ashtami Shradh
4th Oct: Navami Shradh
5th Oct: Dashami Shradh
6th Oct: Ekadashi Shradh
7th Oct: Dwadashi Shradh
8th Oct: Trayodashi Shradh
9th Oct: Chaturdashi Shradh
10th Oct: SarvaPitru Amavasya Shradh
Pitru Paksha Shradh procedure mainly involves below main steps:
- Vishwadev Sthapan Pujan
- Pinda Pradan: It is the offering of pinda’s ( Rice balls) to the ancestors mixed with ghee, honey, sugar, milk, and curd. Pind Pradan should be performed with utmost dedication and faith.
- Tarpan: Offering of Til(Black) with water.
- Brahman Bhojan: Offering bhojan to brahman is a must.
Benefits:
- By performing this ceremony one receives the Pithrus blessing to help them achieve their dreams without any obstacles.
- The intensity of any Pithru dosh is also reduced.
Book North Indian Panditji / Hindi Pandit for Mahalaya Shradh. Panditji will bring all the Puja Samagri. All the Pandits are well experienced and studied from Vedic Pathshala.
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