Pitru Paksha (Mahalaya Paksha, Apara Paksha, Shraddh Paksha) is a fortnight dedicated to dead ancestors and forefathers. In 2019, Pitru Paksha starts on September 14 and ends with Mahalaya Amavasya on September 28.
During Pitru Paksha, dead ancestors are offered special rites and rituals. Pitru Paksha Shraddh begins on Ashwin Krishna Pratipada or first day of Ashwin month as per North Indian calendar. It starts on Bhadrapad Krishna Pratipada as per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, and Kannada calendars.
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During Pitru Paksha, each day is dedicated to different section of dead ancestors.. such as dead women, dead children, accidentally dead ancestors, etc.
Here is the detailed calendar or schedule of Pitru Paksha 2019
Purnima Shraddh – September 13
Pratipada Shraddh – September 14
Dwitiya Shraddh – September 15
Tritiya Shraddh – September 17
Chaturthi Shraddh – September 18
Panchami Shraddh – September 19
Saptami Shraddh – September 21
Ashtami Shraddh – September 22 – Madhvashtami or Arudrashtami
Navami Shraddh – September 23 – Avidhava Navami or Avidhva Navami (Matru Navami)
Dashami Shraddh – September 24
Ekadashi Shraddh – September 25 – Indira Ekadashi
Dwadasi Shraddh – September 25 – Yateenam Mahalaya Shraddh or Yathi Dwadashi
Trayodasi Shraddh – September 26 – Trayodashi Shraddh, Balbolanitaras
Chatrudashi Shraddh – September 27, Shraddh Chaturdashi, Ghat Chaturdashi
Mahalaya Amavasya Shraddh 2019 – September 28, Sarva Pitru Amavasya
Matamaha Shraddh – September 29
Pitru Paksha dates in Other Countries
Pitru Paksha 2019 date in USA & Canada – September 14 to September 28
Pitru Paksha 2019 date in UK & Europe – September 14 to September 28
Pitru Paksha 2019 date in UAE & Gulf countries – September 14 to September 28
Pitru Paksha 2019 date in Singapore – September 14 to September 28
Pitru Paksha 2019 date in Malaysia – September 14 to September 28
Pitru Paksha 2019 date in South Africa & African countries – September 14 to September 28
Pitru Paksha 2019 date in Australia – September 14 to September 28
Pitru Paksha 2019 date in New Zealand – September 14 to September 28
Pitru Paksha 2019 date in Mauritius – September 14 to September 28
Pitru Paksha 2019 date in Maldives – September 14 to September 28
Pitru Paksha dates in Previous Years
In 2018, Pitru Paksha starts on September 25 and ends with Mahalaya Amavasya on October 8.
In 2017, Pitru Paksha starts on September 6 and ends with Mahalaya Amavasya on September 20.
I wish to know how to perform the Pitru Paksh pooja. Please advise from 1st day to last; what has to be done and how?
We have one huge problem in South Africa in that everyone seems to have their own way and I’m totally unsure of which the right way is.
I would like to know in next year 2012 when will be start pitrupaksha because my daugher wants to get married in september or october so pl let me know thanks
Hi, My delivery date is fall in these days, Could you please let me know , my baby will face any kind of problem in his/her life.
Do not worry. Pitr Pach days are very auspicious. As such, there will not be any effect on baby
is it that during pitrupaksh period that is from 13th sep’11 to 27th sep’11,pregnant lady should not travel to their mother’s home
Please let me know whether we will get Purohits/Pandits/Vadhyars (TAMIL) to perform the Mahalaya Paksha 2012 Amavasya Pitru Sharaddh at NASIK TRIMBAKESHWAR. If so pl give me contact numbers and addresses.
You may inform me over my email.
C. Ramasundaram
Hello Hindupad,
I would like yo know the exact days this pitru pakasha is supposed to be as far as I am concern it should be for 15 days but your calandar says 16days hos ithis is possible please let me know the logistics
Thanks
There is a Shunya Tithi on October 2, 2012. It is observed as Bharani Shraddh but not as Chaturthi Shraddh. Chaturthi Shraddh is on October 4, 2012. As Mahalaya Paksha begins on the day where Purnima also coincides with Pratipada day, it would happen.. Though, it is very rare…
Hello,
Other than Srirangapatna, T.Narsipura, Nanjangud are there any other places/person performing Piturpaksha(in and around Bangalore/Mysore). If so please provide the contact details(Mob no.) etc.
namaskaram,
can you please let me know if palghat iyers are required to perform on all the days of pitru paksha. Also , can all the sons perform individually.
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