Pitru Paksha 2024: Start And End Dates, Significance, Rituals And More

There is a special significance of Pitru Paksha in the Hindu religion, as per the Brahma Purana. Performing Tarpan to worship your ancestors with proper rituals during Pitru Paksha is said to free you from Pitru Dosh and the debt of your ancestors. Learn about the important dates of Pitru Paksha 2024 in this article.
pitru paksha start date end date significance and ritual

The time period from the full moon Tithi till the new moon Tithi of the Bhadrapad month, as per Panchang, is observed as Pitru Paksha. The devotees of the Hindu religion worship their ancestors and perform Tarpan, Pind Daan, and Shradh during this time to impress their ancestors and seek their blessings. Let us know about it in detail and the important dates from Astrologer Pandit Arvind Tripathi in this article.

When Is Pitru Paksha, Start And End Dates In 2024

This year, the Pitru Paksha will begin on September 17 and end on October 2.

When Is Pitru Paksha, Start And End Dates In

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Pitru Paksha 2024 Dates

  • Shradh of Pratipada - September 18, 2024
  • Dwitiya Shradh - September 19, 2024
  • Tritiya Shradh - September 20, 2024
  • Chaturthi Shradh - September 21, 2024
  • Maha Bharani - September 21, 2024
  • Panchami Shradh - September 22, 2024
  • Shashthi Shradh - September 23, 2024
  • Saptami Shradh - September 23, 2024
  • Ashtami Shradh - September 24, 2024
  • Navami Shradh - September 25, 2024
  • Dashami Shradh - September 26, 2024
  • Shradh of Ekadashi - September 27, 2024

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  • Shradh of Dwadashi - September 29, 2024
  • Magha Shradh - September 29, 2024

Pitru Paksha Dates

  • Shradh of Trayodashi - September 30, 2024
  • Chaturdashi Shradh - October 1, 2024
  • Sarvapitre Amavasya - October 2, 2024

Significance Of Performing Pind Daan Vidhi or Shradh In Pitru Paksha

It is said that performing pind Daan and Shradh during Pitru Paksha helps you appease your ancestors, get rid of Pitru Dosh, attract happiness and prosperity into your home and life, and seek your ancestors’ blessings. In astrology and Vastu Shastra, it is believed that if you have Pitru Dosh in your horoscope, you may have to suffer from illness, financial problems, family discord, etc. However, you can get rid of it by performing Shradh Karma. The devotees wear white clothes on these days and perform the Tarpan ritual.

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