SIGNIFICANCE OF PITRA PAKSHA: STARTING FROM TODAY
Pitra Paksha/Shradh is a 16-day period of paying homage to ancestors who have departed from the world.
The period is marked by offering prayers, food and donations.
Shradh holds great significance in the first year of death.
Pitra Paksha/Shradh is a 16-day period of paying homage to ancestors who have departed from the world.
The period is marked by offering prayers, food and donations.
Shradh holds great significance in the first year of death.
Garuda Purana says that Atman (soul) starts journey to Yamapuri on 14th day after death and reaches there in 17 days.
It again travels for 11 months to reach Yamaraj’s court. Till then it gets neither food nor water.
By making offerings in Pitra Paksha, we satisfy its hunger.
It again travels for 11 months to reach Yamaraj’s court. Till then it gets neither food nor water.
By making offerings in Pitra Paksha, we satisfy its hunger.
Pind Daan is performed in which food ball made of rice and wheat flour is offered to the departed Atman
People feed crow as it is said that deceased ones come in the form of crows on earth in search of food and water
Feeding ants, dogs and cows is also considered auspicious
People feed crow as it is said that deceased ones come in the form of crows on earth in search of food and water
Feeding ants, dogs and cows is also considered auspicious
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