Mahalaya Paksha Shraddh (Pitru Paksha Shraddh) are the rituals dedicated to Pithru devatas or dead ancestors. In 2023, Mahalaya paksha starts on September 29 and ends on October 14 with Mahalaya Amavasya Tarpan. Mahalaya Pitru paksha begins on the first day during Ashwin month as per North Indian calendar followed in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, […]
‘Shannavati Tharpanam’ is the Pithru Tharpanam to give during ninety six Shraddhas that are to be performed in a year. The list goes like.. 12 Amavasyas, 4 Yugadis, 14 Manvantaras, 12 Sankrantis, 12 Vaidhrutis, 12 Vyatipaatas, 15 Mahalayas, 5 Ashtakas, 5 Anvashtakas and 5 Purveddha Shraddhas. List of Shannavati Shraddhas in 2023-24 Shobhakruth Nama Samvatsara […]
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 […]
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 […]