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Pitru Paksha ( Sanskrit: पितृ पक्ष, lit. '"fortnight of the paternal ancestors"', IAST: Pitṛ pakṣa ), also spelt Pitri Paksha, is a 16-lunar day period in the Hindu calendar when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors ( Pitrs ), especially through food offerings.
Sep 25, 2023 · Pitru Paksha, also known as Shraddh Paksha, is a 16-day period dedicated to worshiping ancestors in Hindu religion. During this time, people offer food and water to their deceased ancestors through priests or brahmins. It is believed that ancestors visit Earth during this period to receive the offerings.
Pitru Paksha is observed over a period of sixteen days when auspicious rituals such as Pind Daan, Shradh and Pitru Tarpan are performed. Every year, Pitru Paksha is observed when the...
Pitru Paksha or Shraadh is the 15-day period preceding Navratri when Hindus offer prayers or tarpan to their ancestors through food offerings. Shraadhs are observed from the autumnal full...
Pitru Paksha (PIT-ru puk-shuh) is a period of 15 days dedicated to ancestors who have left their physical bodies by offering respects and honoring their lives.
Sep 30, 2023 · Pitru Paksha, a ritual in which Hindus pay homage to their ancestors, especially through food offerings started all over the country. This year the Pitru Paksha began on September 29 and...
Sep 17, 2016 · Pitru Paksha is the period of 15 days when Hindus pay homage to ancestors. It is also known as Mahalaya Paksha and normally starts one or two days after Ganesha Visarjan.
Pitru Paksha, also called Mahalaya Paksha is the ‘fortnight of the ancestors', a tradition observed by the Hindus to pay homage to their ‘pitrs’ or ancestors. It extends for a period of 16 days during Krishna paksha ie., between Purnima (full moon day) and amavasya, during the month of Ashvin or Bhadrapada based on the Hindu calendar ...
Oct 1, 2018 · The annual ancestor-worship or 'Pitri-Paksha' is a period that is observed during the dark half of the Hindu month of 'Ashwin.' This period of 15 days is set aside by the Hindus for the remembrance of their ancestors.
Sep 1, 2023 · In the intricate tapestry of Hindu culture, the sacred observance of Pitru Paksha stands as a testament to the profound interplay between time, tradition, and devotion. Rooted in the ancient Hindu calendar systems, Pitru Paksha is a fortnight dedicated to honoring one’s ancestors.
