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…

Hanuman Chalisa is a very powerful devotional work that has been left to posterity by Goswami Tulsidas whose devotional work - Tulsi Ramayan has revolutionized Bhakti movement by enabling common man to recite the glorious legend of Shri Rama in his native tongue.Hanuman Chalisa has been found to be highly…

Tulsi can protect from Vaastu Dosh! Vaastu Dosh - Tulsi plant is very useful and it is full of medical traits. In earlier days it was being planted in the courtyard of each and every house. In Indian culture Tulsi is still very essential, it is known by different names.…

Holika Dahan is more than just a ritual – a cosmic cleansing—a night where you can engage in deep purification and detox from all unwanted energies. Every year people get together to remember that goodness always wins. This year Holika Dahan will be observed on March 13th, 2025. March 13,…