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: One should avoid buying new things during Pitru Paksha. Things purchased … Read more
Ranchi: The festive season and especially the excitement of Navratri and Durga Puja has started in the car market of Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand. Enthusiasm is visible on every face. People of the capital are busy shopping for their favorite things. Especially, people are already booking their cars and motorcycles for delivery of new … Read more
Pitru Shraddha Vidhan-Panchami Tithi: Ashwins, who perform three-party Shraddha, first perform Shraddha in Vishnupad on Krishna Paksha Panchami Tithi i.e. the sixth day of Pitripaksha. When Bhishma Pitamah Gayaji came to perform Shraddha and after meditating his ancestors, got ready to offer Pinda, similarly his father Shantanu lost both his hands. Instead of giving a … Read more
Ancestors are present around in the form of crows, hence crows are fed food on 15 days of Pitru Paksha. Crows are also considered a symbol of Yama Pitru Paksha 2023 During Pitru Paksha, people offer Shraddha, Tarpan and Pind Daan for the peace of the souls of their ancestors and forefathers. It is believed … Read more
Asha Sharma Pitru Paksha occurs from Krishna Pratipada to Amavasya in the month of Ashwin. During these 15 days, people offer prayers to their ancestors and gods and perform Shraddha and donate money on the date of their death. During this period, the tradition of presenting Sanjhi art attractively is followed in the major temples … Read more
Offer offerings to ancestors while facing south. Pandit Gunanand Jha told that by pouring Ganga water along with sesame seeds, barley, kush, white flowers and water in the pot, tarpan to the ancestors should be done facing south. Offer tarpan while invoking the ancestors in their names. Tarpan to the gods should be done facing … Read more
Pitru Paksha, the festival of reverence for ancestors’ Shraddha, Tarpan and Pind Daan, will start from Friday, September 29. The tradition of Pind Daan is only in Prayag, Kashi and Gaya. But the Pind Daan and Shraddha rituals of ancestors begin with Kshaur Karma in Prayag. Every year during Pitru Paksha, a large number of … Read more
Pitru Paksha 2023: Shraddha rituals are performed in Pitru Paksha for the peace of the ancestors’ souls. This is known as Pitru Paksha. Pinda Daan and Tarpan are done for the peace of our ancestors. Pitru Paksha lasts for 16 days. Importance of father’s side It is believed that by performing Shraddha and Tarpan during … Read more
Patna. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has directed to make all kinds of preparations regarding the facilities of the devotees during the Pitru Paksha fair in Gaya on Friday. During his one-day visit to Gaya, the Chief Minister took stock of the development works related to Pitru Paksha. Later he held a review meeting with the … Read more
Preparations are going on in full swing at every level for the Pitrupaksha fair in Gaya. Care is being taken at the administrative level that there should be no shortage in any area. Mainly, the responsibility of arranging cleanliness, lights, drains etc. rests with the corporation. The corporation has given the responsibility of cleanliness to … Read more