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Shradh (Pitru Paksha): Ancestral Blessings, Date, Rituals, and Significance

Overview of Shradh

In Hindu tradition, the period known as Pitru Paksha is dedicated to performing rituals for deceased ancestors, seeking their blessings, and ensuring the peace of their souls. Shradh rituals can be performed on the Amavasya (new moon) of each month, but the most significant period for these rituals is the fortnight from the full moon of the Bhadrapada month to the new moon of the Ashwin month. This period is called Pitru Paksha, a time when it is believed that ancestors visit Earth to receive offerings from their descendants.

Significance of Shradh and Pitru Paksha

Shradh has been practiced since the Vedic period, emphasizing the importance of honoring ancestors. According to Hindu beliefs, a soul goes through 8.4 million life forms before attaining a human birth. Performing Shradh rituals is a son’s duty, and it is believed that these rituals bring peace to the souls of ancestors, helping them attain salvation and alleviating Pitra Dosh (ancestral affliction) from the family. The rituals include offering water (Tarpan), food, and prayers to satisfy the souls of the ancestors.

Pitru Paksha in 2024

In 2024, Pitru Paksha begins on September 17 and ends on October 2. The specific dates and corresponding Tithis (lunar days) are as follows:

September 17, 2024 (Tuesday): Purnima Shraddha (Bhadrapada, Shukla Purnima)

September 18, 2024 (Wednesday): Pratipada Shraddha (Ashwina, Krishna Pratipada)

September 19, 2024 (Thursday): Dwitiya Shraddha (Ashwina, Krishna Dwitiya)

September 20, 2024 (Friday): Tritiya Shraddha (Ashwina, Krishna Tritiya)

September 21, 2024 (Saturday): Chaturthi Shraddha (Ashwina, Krishna Chaturthi) and Maha Bharani (Ashwina, Bharani Nakshatra)

September 22, 2024 (Sunday): Panchami Shraddha (Ashwina, Krishna Panchami) and Shashthi Shraddha (Ashwina, Krishna Shashthi)

September 23, 2024 (Monday): Saptami Shraddha (Ashwina, Krishna Saptami)

September 24, 2024 (Tuesday): Ashtami Shraddha (Ashwina, Krishna Ashtami)

September 25, 2024 (Wednesday): Navami Shraddha (Ashwina, Krishna Navami)

September 26, 2024 (Thursday): Dashami Shraddha (Ashwina, Krishna Dashami)

September 27, 2024 (Friday): Ekadashi Shraddha (Ashwina, Krishna Ekadashi)

September 29, 2024 (Sunday): Magha Shraddha (Ashwina, Magha Nakshatra) and Dwadashi Shraddha (Ashwina, Krishna Dwadashi)

October 1, 2024 (Tuesday): Chaturdashi Shraddha (Ashwina, Krishna Chaturdashi)

October 2, 2024 (Wednesday): Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Ashwina, Krishna Amavasya)

Who Can Perform Shradh?

Traditionally, Shradh is performed by the eldest son. If there is no son, the responsibility falls on the wife, followed by the elder brother, grandson, great-grandson, daughter-in-law, or nephew. These rituals ensure that ancestors’ souls are satisfied and bless the family.

Rituals of Shradh

Preparation: Begin by waking up before sunrise, taking a bath, and wearing clean clothes. Take a pledge to perform Shradh with full devotion.

Fasting and Cooking: Observe a fast and prepare satvik (pure and vegetarian) food with devotion.

Offering Food: Place food on a plate in front of the deceased ancestor’s photo and invite them to partake with prayers and folded hands.

Feeding a Brahmin: Feed a Brahmin to his heart’s content and offer donations. Seek his blessings after the meal.

Animal Feeding: Offer Gogras (cow’s food) to cows and Panchagras to crows, dogs, and other animals.

Pitru Paksha Rituals at Shree Krishnayan Gauraksha

At Shree Krishnayan Gauraksha in Haridwar, experienced priests conduct Shradh Puja with deep respect to Vedic traditions. Services include:

Tirth Shradh & Tarpan: Performed on the banks of the Ganga to elevate the deceased soul.

Yagya & Pooja: Detailed rituals for peace and happiness of the deceased if the death occurred over a year ago.

Godaan: Donation of cows, considered the most powerful offering, removing sins and obstacles.

Bhandara: Feeding 11 saints or Brahmins for the peace of the departed soul.

Gaugrass: Feeding cows green grass, wheat bran, and jaggery to satisfy the souls of ancestors.

Conclusion

Performing Shradh during Pitru Paksha is a profound act of devotion, bringing peace to ancestors and prosperity to the living family. Observing these rituals with sincerity ensures the blessings of the departed, enhancing the spiritual and material well-being of the family.

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