SaralnamaPitru Paksha 2025 starts on in India. This 15-day period honors ancestors through Shraddha and Tarpan rituals. Hindus believe ancestors descend to Earth during this time to bless families. Specific dates are set for different types of Shraddha based on how a person died. Rituals involve using Kusha grass, offering food and water, and inviting Brahmins. Tarpan can be done at holy sites or at home following proper steps. Some activities like weddings and new ventures are avoided during Pitru Paksha. The period aims to bring peace to ancestral souls and prosperity to descendants. (Updated 6 Sep 2025, 14:18 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Pitru Paksha 2025 starts on in India
- This 15-day period honors ancestors through Shraddha and Tarpan rituals
- Hindus believe ancestors descend to Earth during this time to bless families