Avidhava Navami sharaddh is a ritual performed on Navami during Pitru Paksha or Mahalaya Paksha. In 2023, Avidhva Navami shraddh date is October 7. This shraddh karma is dedicated to women ancestors. Women who passed away before their husband are offered tithi or tharpan during Avidhva Navami. Avidhva Navami is observe on Ashwin Krishna paksha Navami […]
Pitru Paksha
Tritiya Shraddha, Pitru Paksha’s Third day
Tritiya Shraddha 2015, Tritiya Shraddha 2015 date, when is Tritiya Shraddha in 2015? Tritiya Shraddha or Thadiya Shraddham is the third day of Pitru Paksha or Mahalaya Paksha Shraddha karma rituals. In 2015, Tritiya Shraddha date is September 30. It falls in third day of Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapad month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada […]
Auspicious Time for Pithru Tharpana Shraddha rituals
What is the Auspicious Time for Pithru Tharpana Shraddha rituals? Morning, afternoon or evening.. which is the best muhurat or time for Pitru Tharpan rituals? On Shraddh tithi, the time period which is very much satisfactory for pitru devatas is ‘Kuthapa Vela’. This is the eighth muhurtham in a day. Generally, Kuthapa vela falls between 11.36 […]
Navami Shraddha, Shraddha rituals for Sumangali women
Navami Shraddha, Navami Shraddha 2023, Navami Shraddha 2023 date.. Navami Shraddh is the ninth day of Pitru Paksha or Mahalaya Fortnight, a fortnight dedicated to dead ancestors. In 2023, Navami Shraddh date is October 7. Durga Puja is also observed on this day in many places of India. On this day Sumangali women who were […]
Pitru Paksha Special Trains to Gaya in 2014
Pitru Paksha Special Trains to Gaya in 2014, Special Trains for Pitru Paksha in September 2014… Railways will run a special train between Gaya and Habibganj in view of Pitripaksha, the fortnight-long festival of departed souls at historic Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya. Train no 01659 Habibganj-Gaya will run on September 10, 17 and 24 […]
Dasami Shraddh rituals
Dasami Shraddha is the tenth day of Pitru Paksha Shraddh rituals. It falls on Dashami day in Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapad month in Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada Panchangams and in Ashwin month in Hindi calendars. In 2015, Dasami Shraddh date is October 7. Vishnu Puja is also observed on this day apart from Shraddh […]
Pitru Paksha, 30 September 2012
Today, 30 September 2012, Pitru Paksha begins with Purnima Shraddh & Pratipada Shraddh. Pitru Paksha or Shraddh Paksha is a fortnight dedicated to dead ancestors. Pitru Paksha is observed from Krishna Paksha Pratipada to Amavasya in Ashwin month as per North Indian Hindi calendars and it coincides with Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapad month in Gujarati, […]
Pitru Paksha Shraddh October 2012
Pitru Paksha is a paksha (fortnight) dedicated to dead ancestors as per Hindu Scriptures. Pitru Devatas are also considered as Gods in Hinduism, a fortnight is dedicated for them to offer tribute by their children and grand children. In 2012, Pitru Paksha Shraddh begins on September 30 with Pratipada Shraddh and ends on October 15 […]
Chaturdashi Shraddh 2021, Ghat Chaturdasi, Shastradi Hath Pitru Shraddh
Ghat Chaturdashi Shraddh is the fourteenth day of Pitru Paksha. It falls in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month as per Hindi calendars and in Bhadrapad month as per Telugu, Kannada, Marathi and Gujarati Panchangams. In 2021, Ghat Chaturdashi Shraddh date is October 5. Ancestors who had died due to accidents and natural disasters are offered […]
Trayodasi Shraddha, Kakbali, Balabholaniteras: Shraddh rituals to Children
Trayodasi Shraddha is the thirteenth day of Pitru Paksha. It is also known as Kakbali or Balabholaniteras as the dead children are offered Shraddh rituals and the food is offered to crows. In 2023, Trayodashi Shraddh date is October 12. It is also dedicated to those who have died in accidents, natural disasters or sudden […]
Balabholaniteras, Kakbali in Gujarat: Shraddh rituals to dead children
Balabholaniteras, also known as Kakbali, is the Shraddh ritual offered to dead children during Pitru Shraddh Paksha. It is observed all over India, but in Gujarat this Shraddh karma is called as Balabholaniteras. In 2020, Balabholaniteras date is September 15. Balabholaniteras is observed on the thirteenth day during Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapad month (Bhadrapad Krishna […]
Pitru Paksha 2011 begins Today, 13 September 2011, Shraddh Paksha
Pitru Paksha 2011 begins today, 13 September 2011, with Pratipada Shraddh. Pitru Paksha or Shraddh Paksha is a fortnight dedicated to dead ancestors. It is observed from Krishna Paksha Pratipada to Amavasya in Ashwin month as per North Indian Hindi calendars and it coincides with Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapad month in Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu & […]
Pratipada Shraddh, First day of Pitru Paksha
Pratipada Shraddh (Prathami Shraddha) is the first day of Pitru Paksha. In 2020, Pratipada Shraddh date is September 2. Mahalaya Paksha begins on Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month in North Indian Hindi calendars and it is Pratipada in Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars. Pratipada Shraddh Tharpana Puja […]
Rudrashtami Vrata – Rudra Ashtami Pooja
Rudrashtami vrata or Rudra Ashtami puja is an observance dedicated to Lord Shiva and Surya Bhagwan. Rudrashtami puja is an important worship for those whose work involves light emitting devices and operators. In 2020, date of Rudrashtami Vrata is September 10. Rudra Astami is observed on Krishna Paksha Ashtami during Bhadrapad month. On Rudrashtami vratham […]
Mahalaya Paksha 2011 begins – Ashvin Mahina 2011 begins in North India
Mahalaya Paksha or Pitru Paksha is a fortnight dedicated to dead ancestors. Mahalaya paksha 2011 begins on 13th September 2011. It is the first day of Hindi Ashvin mahina as per North Indian calendars. Pitru Pinda daan or ritualistic rites to dead ancestors is the main ritual of Pitru Paksha. Gaya, Prayag, Varanasi, Rameswaram, Haridwar, Gangotri, […]
Yateenam Mahalaya: Yati Dwadashi Shraddh
Yateenam Mahalaya or Yati Dwadashi Shraddh is observed on Bhadrapada bahula Dwadashi, the twelfth day during Mahalaya Shraddh Paksha. In 2023, Yateenam Shraddh date is October 11. Yatis, also spelt as Yetis, are the legendary people who prepared scriptures, Puranas, Upanishads and provided the knowledge package for us. Yati is also a synonym for Rishi […]
Bharani Mahalaya Shraddha: Maha Bharani Shraddh
Bharani Mahalaya Shraddha or Maha Bharani Shraddh is an important day to perform Pithru Paksha Shraddh rituals. In 2020, Bharani Mahalaya Shraddh date is September 7. Bharani Mahalaya (Maha Bharani, Bharani Panchami) is observed on the fourth day (Chaturthi) or the fifth day (Panchami) during Mahalaya paksha. In 2013, Maha Bharani falls on Chaturthi in […]
Mahalaya Shraddh Paksha, Pitru Paksha Shraddh
Mahalaya Shraddh Paksha or Pitru Paksha Shraddh is the fortnight dedicated to Shraddh rituals to Pitru devatas or dead ancestors. Mahalaya Paksha 2014 starts on September 9 and ends on September 24 with Mahalaya Amavasya. Pitru Paksha or Shraddh Paksha begins on the first day of Ashwin month and ends on the fifteenth day of the Ashwin […]