Pitru Paksha 2023 / Shradh 2023

Pitru Paksha Shraddha, Mahalaya Shraddha, Pitr Paksha Puja

Pitru (Pitrus) refers to late ancestors from ones lineage, which is in Soul Form. Propitiation to them in the form of tarpans (offering water with appropriate mantra recitals) and shraardhas (either as Homam for Pitrs, or in the appearance of offerings with definite mantras) can invoke their Blessings. When Pitrs are pleased, the Devataas called Vasus (in charge of prosperity), Rudras (incharge of shelter and courage), and Aadityaas (in charge of well being) will be automatically delighted. There will be no shortage of any vital materials in the life of a person who Honors Pitrs properly.

Pitru Paksha 2023 / Shradh 2023 will begin on 29 September 2023 and ends on 14 October 2023

Pitru Paksha

Pitrus should be pleased every month on Amaavasya day, once a year on the tithi of their demise, and during Mahaalaya Paksha. Honoring Pitrus during Pitru paksha can provide merits which are beyond human capability to explain. There is a belief that Pitru paksha is even more significant than the annual Shraadh of parents. Do’s and Don’ts of Pitru Paksha / Shraadh

Period of 2023 / pitru paksha 2023 (29 September 2023 – 14 October 2023)

Pitru Paksha (Mahaalaya Pakshaa ) is about to commence from September 29, 2023. It is an influential period for propitiation of manes (ancestors). Pitrus are said to grace the households of their offspring with Divine consent from the other Planes of Existence and are coming up to bless any descendant who is willing to respect them in whatever little way they can. Prayers Offering for Moksha of your Ancestors

Austerities during Pitru Paksha 2023 (relevant to those who have lost at least one parent) include:

1) Not taking non-veg food (in case of non-vegetarians).

2) Not having onion, garlic, outside foodstuff, processed foods, drumstick, etc (for pure vegetarians).

3) If possible avoid shaving for the complete fortnight till Mahalaya Amavasai.

4) Executing obesquities (shradh) on the tithi of the ancestor’s decease to the extent possible or at least presenting “anna dhaanam” (offering food) to poor persons/ priests as per one’s comfort. (On this day, you should not do shaving)

5) Abstaining from carnal interaction with members of opposite sexual category during the fortnight as a mark of admiration to Pitrs.

6) Performing recitals like Garuda Puraanam (depicting route of a soul), Nachiketa story from Upanishads (where Yama Gitaa is there – it contains Lord Yamaa’s explanation of the journey of a spirit which was first exposed to the devoted Nachiketaa), and Gangaa Avatarana episode from Shrimad Vaalmiiki Raamaayan. These recitals are stated to grant happiness of Pitrs and thereby ensure their blessings upon us.

7) Main Donations ‘Mahadaan’ during Pitru Paksha

Shani Remedies to Remove Pitru Dosha Planetary Defects and Diseases from life

Prayers Offering for Moksha of your Ancestors

Main Donations Pitru Paksha 2023 / Shradh 2023

Do’s and Don’ts of Shradha 2023

In Depth knowledge of Shradhkarma