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Pitru Paksha 2024: Key Dates, Timings, and Significance of Shradh Rituals

As per the beliefs in Hinduism, every year, 15 days are dedicated to the remembrance of ancestors. In these 15 days, the believers engage in the tarpan, shradh and pind daan of the deceased ancestors. The period is known as Pitru Paksha.

According to the Hindu calendar, Pitru Paksha begins on 17th September. However, Shradh will not be performed on this day. 17th September, a Tuesday, is the Shradh for Bhadrapada Purnima, and the rituals of Shradh in Pitru Paksha begin from the Pratipada date. Therefore, on 17th September, Tarpan (offering of water) will be done in the name of the Rishis (sages). In fact, the Shradh period begins from the Pratipada date, so from 18th September, Pind Daan (offering of rice balls), Brahmin Bhoj (feeding of Brahmins), Tarpan, donations, and other rituals will be performed. Thus, it can be said that Pitru Paksha is starting from 18th September and will continue until 2nd October.

The Best Time for Performing Shradh

According to the scriptures, it is considered auspicious to worship deities in the morning and evening during Pitru Paksha. However, the time for ancestor worship is during the afternoon. The most favourable time for performing the Shradh rituals is between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM. Therefore, it is recommended to check the Panchang (Hindu calendar) for the Abhijit Muhurat (auspicious time) before performing Shradh rituals.

All Main Dates for Shradh

DateDayShradh Tithi
17th SeptemberTuesdayShradh for Purnima (Tarpan in the name of the Rishis)
18th SeptemberWednesdayShradh for Pratipada Tithi (Start of Pitru Paksha)
19th SeptemberThursdayShradh for Dwitiya Tithi
20th SeptemberFridayShradh for Tritiya Tithi
21st SeptemberSaturdayShradh for Chaturthi Tithi
22nd SeptemberSaturdayShradh for Panchami Tithi
23rd SeptemberMondayShradh for Shashti and Saptami Tithis
24th SeptemberTuesdayShradh for Ashtami Tithi
25th SeptemberWednesdayShradh for Navami Tithi
26th SeptemberThursdayShradh for Dashami Tithi
27th SeptemberFridayShradh for Ekadashi Tithi
29th SeptemberSundayShradh for Dwadashi Tithi
30th SeptemberMondayShradh for Trayodashi Tithi
1st OctoberTuesdayShradh for Chaturdashi Tithi
2nd OctoberWednesdaySarva Pitru Amavasya (Culmination)

During the Pitru Paksha period, it is believed that the souls of the ancestors visit the earth and expect offerings and prayers. Engaging in Shradh is thought to remove the Pitru Dosha if it is present in someone’s birth chart. Some of the most important rituals of the period include tarpan, which is an offering of water and black sesame seeds, pind daan; rice balls with sesame seeds and barley flour, and feeding those in need.

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