[
Pitru Paksha 2024 : Pitru Paksha is starting from 17th September and it will continue till 2nd October. Pitru Paksha has special significance in Hinduism. In Pitru Paksha, worship is done to get the blessings of ancestors. In Pitru Paksha, respect is expressed towards ancestors. Pitru Paksha or Shradh is of about 16 days. Astrologer Dr. Anish Vyas told that in the year 2024, Pitru Paksha will start from 17th September and will end on 2nd October.
Pitru Paksha starts from the full moon of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month and ends on Amavasya of Ashwin month. According to the scriptures, Shraadh Paksha starts from the full moon of Bhadra month and continues till Amavasya of Ashwin month. It is believed that Yamraj, the god of death, frees the ancestors in Shraadh Paksha, so that they can go to their relatives and accept the offerings. It is believed that worshipping in Pitru Paksha brings blessings of ancestors.
Meaning of Shraadh, Pinddaan and Tarpan
Predictor and horoscope analyst Dr. Anish Vyas said that in Pitru Paksha, the dead ancestors of the family are remembered with reverence, this is called Shraddha. Pinddaan means that we are donating food for the ancestors. Tarpan means that we are donating water. In this way, these three works are important in Pitru Paksha. In Pitru Paksha, green grass should be donated to cows in a cowshed and money for their care.
Feed the fishes in a pond by making balls of flour. Dogs around the house should also be fed rotis. Along with this, food should also be kept on the roof of the house for crows. Feed food to the needy people. Donate worship material to a temple. Bhagwat Geeta should be recited these days.
five portions of food
Predictor and horoscope analyst Dr. Anish Vyas said that Pitru Paksha is about to begin. It is believed that during this time our ancestors come to earth and bless us. Performing the Shradh of ancestors in Pitru Paksha is considered very important. Our ancestors come to us through animals and birds and consume ancestral food through cow, dog, crow and ant.
At the time of Shraddha, a portion of food is also kept aside for the ancestors, only then the Shraddha ritual is completed. While performing Shraddha, five portions of the food offered to the ancestors are kept aside for cow, dog, ant, crow and gods.
The dog is a symbol of water element, the ant is a symbol of fire element, the crow is a symbol of air element, the cow is a symbol of earth element and the god is a symbol of sky element. Thus, by feeding these five, we express our gratitude towards the five elements. Only the cow has all the five elements together. Therefore, serving the cow during Pitru Paksha is especially fruitful.
Donate these items-
- Donation of cow- From the religious point of view, donation of cow is considered to be the best among all donations, but donation of cow done during Shradh Paksha is considered to provide all happiness and wealth.
- Donation of sesame seeds- Sesame seeds have importance in every ritual of Shraddha. Similarly, from the viewpoint of donation in Shraddha, donation of black sesame seeds protects from troubles and calamities.
- Donation of Ghee- Donating cow ghee in a vessel during Shraddha is considered auspicious and beneficial for the family.
- Donation of grains- Wheat and rice should be donated as Annadaan. In absence of these, any other grain can also be donated. This donation gives desired results if done with determination.
- Land donation- If you are financially prosperous, then donating land to a weak or poor person on the Shraadh Paksha gives you wealth and children. But if this is not possible, then instead of land, you can donate some lumps of soil in a plate and donate it to a Brahmin.
- Donation of clothes- In this donation, there is importance of donating two clothes including dhoti and dupatta. These clothes should be new and clean.
- Donation of gold- Donation of gold ends conflicts. But if donation of gold is not possible then one can donate money as per one’s capacity in lieu of gold.
- Donation of silver- Donation of silver is considered very effective for the blessings and satisfaction of ancestors.
- Donation of jaggery- Donation of jaggery is believed to destroy strife and poverty with the blessings of ancestors and provide wealth and happiness.
- Donation of salt- Donation of salt is very important for the happiness of ancestors.
Also read – When does Pitru Paksha start, know all the information related to Shradh from the astrologer
