This article explain all about Pitru Paksh and Shardh 2025. It will cover Shraddha puja / Pitr Paksh vidhi, Tithi and precodure, When to do shraddha after death?, Can daughter do shraddha / Pitr Paksh?, Pitr Paksh / Shardh ceremony food etc. Pitru Paksha 2025 will begin on 07 September 2025…

Benefaction of the following 10 articles during Pitru Paksha comes under ‘Mahadaan’. Ancestors get satisfied if these articles are presented and donated by the person performing Shradhakarma. Pitru Paksha 2025 will begin on 07 September 2025 and ends on 21 September 2025. Main Donations 1. Donate Cow (Gow Daan): The first…

Sarvapitra Shradh / Pitra Visarjan Rituals Sarvapitra Shradh is performed on the Amavasya (new moon) of Ashwin Krishna. If Shradh has been missed on a specific day or if someone’s Shradh Tithi (death anniversary date) is unknown, the Shradh can be conducted on this day. In the evening, Poori (fried…

Shradhkarma: Understanding the Human Body and the Five Koshas Shradhkarma : The Cycle of Life or Death relates to the belief that the human body is created from five Koshas: 1. Annamaya Kosha (body), 2. Pranamaya Kosha (life force), 3. Manomaya Kosha (mind), 4. Vijnanamaya Kosha (wisdom and knowledge), 5.…

Period of Shradh (07th September 2025 – 21st September 2025) Based on the shastra’s saying, “Shradya pitran udishya vidhina kriyate yatkarm tat shradham,” which means, “whatever acts or rituals you perform with devotion for your deceased loved ones is known as Shradh.” The donations made during Shradh should be done…

Key Things to Remember During Shradha 2025 / Pitru Paksha 2025 1. On the day of Shradha 2025, the person performing ‘shradhakarma’ and the Brahmin conducting the ritual must observe celibacy to maintain the sanctity of the ceremony. 2. Avoid using black & red color flowers, strongly scented or odorless…

Pitru Paksha Shraddha, Mahalaya Shraddha, Pitr Paksha Puja 2025 Pitru (Pitrus) refers to late ancestors from one's lineage, existing in soul form. Offering tarpans (water offerings with mantras) and shraddhas (in the form of Homam for Pitrs or offerings with specified mantras) can invoke their blessings. When Pitrs are pleased,…

Those who are under the influence of Saturn Sadesati (a period of seven and a half years) or Dhaiya (a period of two and a half years), or are experiencing Saturn Dasha and Antardasha, can benefit from performing sadhana and pooja to appease Lord Shani. These rituals help in mitigating…