Matri Navami: This is a special day for the Shraddha rituals of deceased women in the family.
Salil Pandey The sages have established the Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month as Pitru-Paksha, which is also called Pitru-Ratri, whereas the festival of Navratri is celebrated in Shukla Paksha. The deeper meaning of the nights of these two pakshas is that during Pitru Paksha one should express gratitude towards one’s deceased ancestors, because the sacrifice … Read more