According to religious beliefs, paternal side Buying new things during this period is considered taboo. Tributes are paid to dead ancestors during Pitru Paksha. Starting any new work or activity during this period may insult the ancestors. Several reasons have been given for this:
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One should avoid buying new things during Pitru Paksha.
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Things purchased during Pitru Paksha are dedicated to the ancestors.
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There is a trace of ghosts in the things bought during Pitru Paksha.
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Pitru Paksha is the time for mourning.
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During Pitru Paksha the ancestors remain on earth for 15 days.
The automobile industry suffers the most losses during Pitru Paksha.
The automobile industry suffers the most losses during Pitru Paksha. There is no delivery of any vehicle during the 15 days of Pitru Paksha and this is a time just before the festivals which is also called the transition period for the auto sector. But the trend has changed a bit in the last few years. Now people book vehicles during Pitru Paksha and take their delivery after Pitru Paksha.
Buying new items is prohibited during Pitru Paksha period.
Buying new goods is prohibited during Pitru Paksha period and Indian consumers do not listen to anyone in front of their beliefs. Buying a car and bike is one of the most special events in the life of most of the Indian people, in such a situation the consumer cannot try to violate the beliefs by buying a new car or bike during the Pitru Paksha period.
After Pitru Paksha, there is a lot of sale in the festival season.
Navratri starts after Pitru Paksha, after which it is celebrated as festival season till 25th December i.e. Christmas. During this time, car and bike manufacturers bring many attractive offers for the consumers. This is also a reason why, after staying in the Pitru Paksha period, consumers get good offers and discounts during the festival season. However, car dealers give good discounts even during the Pitru Paksha period.
There is no celebration for 15-16 days of Pitru Paksha.
This is not the time to celebrate i.e. 15-16 days of Pitru Paksha. At this time, our ancestors are remembered and mourned. Starting a new work and purchasing anything is considered an insult to the ancestors. During this period, worship and charity can be done. People consider any big purchase taboo
Starting any new work during Pitru Paksha is considered prohibited.
It is believed that when you can please your ancestors. To please them, one should do Pind Daan, charity, devotion and tarpan. Apart from this, it is also believed that new things like house, car, clothes, gold etc. should not be bought during Pitru Paksha. Starting any new work during Pitru Paksha is considered prohibited.