Bharani Mahalaya Shraddh, Maha Bharani Shraddh is an important Shraddh during Pitru Paksha. In 2022, Bharani Mahalaya Shraddh date is September 14. In 2022, this is Panchami Shraddh. It is the day on which Bharani nakshatram or Bharani asterism falls during Pitru paksha. Bharani Mahalaya Shradh, Hindus offer oblations or pinda daan to dead ancestors. […]
Pitru Paksha
Panchami Shraddha 2023 | Fifth day of Shraddha Paksha
Panchami Shraddha is the fifth day of Pitru Paksha Shrradh (Mahalaya). In 2023, Panchami Shraddh date is October 3. Panchami Shraddh falls on 5th day in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month in North Indian Hindi calendars and in Bhadrapad month as per Telugu, Kannada, Marathi & Gujarati calendars. Panchami Shraddh is helpful for those who […]
Sashti Shraddha 2023 | Sixth day of Solah Shraddh
Sashti Shraddha is the sixth day of Solah Shraddh, 16 days of Pitru Paksha. In 2023, Solah, Shashti Shraddh date is October 4. It falls on 6th day in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin mahina of North Indian Hindi Panchangams and Bhadrapada month in Telugu, Kannada, Marathi & Gujarati panchangams. Sashti Shraddha is a highly meritorious […]
Chaturthi Shraddha 2023 | Fourth day of Pithru Paksham
Chaturthi Shraddha is the fourth day of Pithru Paksham or Mahalayam Paksham. In 2023, Chaturthi Shraddh date is October 2. It falls on Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapada month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada & Telugu calendars and in Ashwin month in North Indian Hindi Panchangam. Shraddh Timings, 2 October 2023 Chaturthi Shraddh 2023 […]
Pitru Paksha Shraddha at Falgu River, Gaya in Bihar
Pitru Paksha Shraddha is a highly observed ritual at Falgu River in Gaya, Bihar. In 2021, Pitru Paksha Shraddha is being observed from September 21 and would end on October 6 with Mahalaya Amavasya rituals. In fact, the rituals will start on 20 September 2021 with Purnima Shraddha. Pitru Paksha, also called as Mahalaya Paksha, […]
Shraddha Vidhi | Shraddha Vidhanam – Types of Shraddha, Time of Shraddha, Materials for Shraddham
Shradha (that which is done with attention and sincerity) is the term used by Brahmins for the annual death ceremony. I am summarizing here the rules regarding Sradha as given by Anna in a book called Pithru Pooja and another book called Pithru yagnam which is compiled by Sri.V.Srinivasan. Both books are in Tamil. Reading […]
Sumangali Shraddh | Soubhagyavati Shraddh
Sumangali Shraddh, Soubhagyavati Shraddh, is a ritual during which Pinda Pradhanam or tharpanam is offered for Avidhva (Sumangali / Soubhagyavati) women who died while her husband was alive. In 2023, Sumangali Shraddh date is October 7. Sumangali Shraddh is observed on Navami in Pitru Paksha. It falls on 9th day in dark fortnight of Ashwin […]
Pitru Paksha 2019 | Mahalaya Paksha Shraddh 2019
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 […]
Simple procedure of Pitru Paksha | Vidhi of Shraddha Tarpana
Simple procedure of Pitru Paksha, Vidhi of Shraddha Tarpana, how Shraddha is performed in Pitru Paksha / Mahalaya Paksha? The word Pitru Paksha is closely associated with Hindu Religious History and many beliefs are attached to it. The word is derived from Sanskrit which means Pitr (Ancestors) Paksh (phase of the moon). This ritual is […]
Travelling during Pitru Paksha.. Can I travel during Mahalaya Paksha?
Travelling during Pitru Paksha.. Can I travel during Mahalaya Paksha? If this is your doubt regarding the travel during Pitru Paksha.. then read on this post… Travelling during Pitru Paksha is not avoided. No need of postponement of journey during Pitru Paksha or Mahalaya Paksha. But, should choose good muhurat to go abroad and to […]
Matamaha Shraddha, Dauhitra Shraddha: Shraddha rituals to Maternal Grandfather
Matamaha Shraddh or Dauhitra Shraddh is observed on the day after Mahalaya Amavasya. In 2015, Matamaha Shraddha date is October 13. It falls on the first day (Padyami – Pratipada) during the bright fortnight of Ashwin month. It is a shraddh ritual offered to maternal grandfather by the grandson. Dauhitra is performed in Maharashtra, Gujarat and […]
Saptami Shraddha, Pitru Paksha’s Seventh day
Saptami Shraddha 2015, Saptami Shraddha 2015 date, when is Saptami Shraddha in 2015? Saptami Shraddha is the seventh day of Pitru Paksha. It falls on Saptami in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month in North India and in Bhadrapad month in Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada & Telugu calendars. In 2015, Saptami Shraddha date is October 4. Apart from Pitru […]
Shashti Shraddha, Solah Shraddha’s Sixth day
Shashti Shraddha 2015, Shashti Shraddha 2015 date, when is Shashti Shraddha in 2015? Shashti Shraddha is the sixth day of Solah Shraddh, 16 days of Pitru Paksha. In 2015, Solah, Shashti Shraddh date is October 3. It falls on 6th day in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin mahina of North Indian Hindi Panchangams and Bhadrapada month in Telugu, Kannada, […]
Panchami Shraddha, Pitru Paksha’s Fifth day
Panchami Shraddha 2015, Panchami Shraddha 2015 date, when is Panchami Shraddha in 2015? Panchami Shraddha is the fifth day of Pitru Paksha Shrradh (Mahalaya). In 2015, Panchami Shraddh date is October 2. Panchami Shraddh falls on 5th day in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month in North Indian Hindi calendars and in Bhadrapad month as per Telugu, Kannada, Marathi […]
Chaturthi Shraddha, Pitru Paksha’s Fourth day
Chaturthi Shraddha 2015, Chaturthi Shraddha 2015 date, when is Chaturthi Shraddha in 2015? Chaturthi Shraddha is the fourth day of Pithru Paksham or Mahalayam Paksham. It falls on Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapada month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada & Telugu calendars and in Ashwin month in North Indian Hindi Panchangam. In 2015, Chaturthi Shraddh date […]
Dwitiya Shraddha, Pitru Paksha’s Second Day
Dwitiya Shraddha in Pitru Paksha. Dwitiya Shraddha 2020, Dwitiya Shraddha 2020 date, when is Dwitiya Shraddha in 2020? Dwitiya Shraddha is the second day of Pitru Paksha. In 2020, Dwitiya Shraddha date is September 3. Those who observe this Shraddh will be blessed with long life and would lead their remaining life without any sort […]
Pratipada Shraddha 2015
Pratipada Shraddha, Dehitr Shraddha, is observed on the first day of Pitru Paksha Shraddh. In 2015, Pratipada Shraddha date is September 28. It falls on Shukla Paksha Pratipada in Ashwin Month as per North Indian Hindi calendars. And it coincides with Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha Pratipada as per Marathi, Kannada, Telugu & Gujarati calendars. The person, […]
Pitru Paksha story, Mahalaya Paksha Legend – 14 days Shraddh paksha katha of Karna
Pitru Paksha or Mahalaya Paksha, also known as Shraddh Paksha, is a fortnight dedicated to pay homage to dead ancestors. The Mahabharata has the reference story of Pitru Paksha related to King Karna and its importance. Usually, 14 days of Pitru paksha are observed in Ashwin month as per North Indian Hindi calendars whereas in […]
Bharani Shraddha 2021 in Mahalaya Paksha
Bharani Shraddha 2021, Bharani Shraddha 2021 date, when is Bharani Shraddha 2021 in Mahalaya Paksha? Bharani Mahalaya Shraddha or Maha Bharani Shraddh is an important day to perform Pithru Paksha Shraddh rituals. In 2021, Bharani Mahalaya Shraddh date is September 24. Bharani Mahalaya (Maha Bharani, Bharani Panchami) is observed on the fourth day (Chaturthi) or […]
Madhyashtami 2014
Madhyashtami 2014, Madhyashtami 2014 date, when is Madhyashtami in 2014? Madhyashtami is the eighth day in Pitru Paksha. It falls on Ashtami tithi in Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapad month in Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada Panchangams and in Ashwin month in North Indian Hindi calendars. In 2014, Madhyashtami date is September 16. It is also known as Arudrashtami when it […]