Pitru Paksha Shradha
Pitru Paksha Shraddha is a sacred ritual performed to honor and pay homage to one’s ancestors during the Pitru Paksha period. This 15-day period, also known as Mahalaya Paksha, is dedicated to offering prayers and oblations to departed souls, seeking their blessings, and ensuring peace and salvation for them in the afterlife. Performing the Shraddha ritual during this time is believed to remove ancestral doshas (Pitru Dosha) and bring prosperity, harmony, and blessings to the family.
Key Insights
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- Purpose: To honor and seek blessings from ancestors and ensure their peace and salvation.
- Performed during Pitru Paksha, an important 15-day period for ancestral worship.
- Main Ingredients: Pindas (rice balls), sesame seeds, ghee, Darbha grass, sacred thread, and other offerings used in the ritual.
Our Promise
- Vedic professionals and experienced priests who conduct the Pitru Shraddh with devotion and adherence to Vedic traditions.
- All rituals follow Vedic standards and procedures to ensure the fulfillment of the sacred duty to ancestors.
- High-quality Samagri (items) for a complete and spiritually fulfilling ritual experience.
- Location: At your home, a temple, or a designated sacred venue.
Description
Pitru Paksha Shraddha is a deeply revered Vedic ritual that involves offering food, water, and prayers to ancestors to ensure their peace in the afterlife. The ritual involves offering Pindas (rice balls) to the ancestors, along with the recitation of sacred mantras and Vedic hymns that assist in their liberation and peace. The ceremony is usually performed by the eldest male member of the family or the head of the household.
Performing Pitru Paksha Shraddha holds immense significance for Hindu families, as it is believed that conducting it with devotion brings the blessings of ancestors, removes Pitru Dosha, and ensures prosperity, good health, and happiness within the family.
When To Perform Pitru Paksha Shraddha?
- Pitru Paksha Shraddha is performed during the 15-day Pitru Paksha period, typically in September or October. The specific day is determined by the tithi (lunar day) of the ancestor’s death.
- It can also be conducted on Amavasya or other auspicious days for ancestral worship.
- Consulting with a priest can help determine the exact day and rituals based on the family’s tradition and the Vedic calendar.
Benefits Of Pitru Paksha Shraddha:
- Ensures the peace and salvation of departed ancestors.
- Removes ancestral curses (Pitru Dosha) and brings prosperity and harmony to the family.
- Brings blessings from ancestors for success, happiness, and well-being.
- Promotes harmony and reduces conflicts within the family.
- Fulfills the sacred duty of honoring and remembering ancestors.
For families looking to honor their ancestors, you can now book Pitru Paksha Shraddha with our services, either at a temple or Pitru Paksha Shraddha at home. We also offer the convenience of Pitru Paksha Shraddha online, ensuring that the ritual is performed properly even if you are unable to attend in person.
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