Bhadrapada month is considered very important in Hinduism and Pitru Paksha starts in this month.
Tarpan, Pinddaan and Shradh are organized with reverence to get the blessings of ancestors in Pitru Paksha. This year Pitru Paksha is starting from 1st September. This is the time when our ancestors from Pitru Lok come to Earth and are pleased with their descendants and bless them.
Tarpan and Pinddaan Special Significance
Every day is special during Pitru Paksha, but some days are considered especially important, such as Amavasya, Ashtami and Dwadashi. Tarpan and Pinddaan have special significance on these days. Rituals are performed with reverence on these days to get the blessings of ancestors. According to the scriptures, Tarpan and Pinddaan performed in Pitru Paksha satisfy our ancestors and give them salvation. Along with this, it is also helpful in bringing happiness, prosperity and peace in our life. During Pitru Paksha, we should express gratitude to our ancestors and get their blessings.
Mahalaya Amavasya
The date of the end of Pitru Paksha is known as Mahalaya Amavasya. On this day, the ancestors bid farewell and they are requested to depart for Pitru Lok again. Pinddaan, Tarpan and Shradh have special significance on this day and it is performed with great reverence and devotion.
Worship and Offerings during Pitru Paksha
During Pitru Paksha, Tarpan should be done through Brahmin for the peace of ancestors. Donation has special significance in Shradh, so donation should be given to Brahmins as well as the needy. Apart from this, it is also necessary to feed crows, dogs and other animals and birds. The materials required for Shradh include sindoor, roli, betel nut, Raksha Sutra, camphor, janeu, turmeric, ghee, honey, black sesame, basil and betel leaves, barley, jaggery, diya, incense sticks, curd, Gangajal, banana, white flowers, urad dal, moong, and sugarcane.
Precautions during Pitru Paksha
Some precautions should be followed during Pitru Paksha. No auspicious work or new work is started at this time. Also, consumption of non-vegetarian food and alcohol is prohibited at this time. To please our ancestors, we should consume simple and satvik food.
Finally, it is important to understand that the time of Pitru Paksha is an opportunity to express our gratitude and respect to our ancestors. Their blessings bring happiness, prosperity and peace in our lives. So use this opportunity properly and get the blessings of your ancestors.
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