Pitru Paksha or Shradh Paksha is a 15-day lunar period in the Hindu calendar dedicated to ancestors.
During this period, Hindus pay homage to their ancestors and those who have passed away to bless their souls and bring them peace.
It is believed that during Pitru Paksha, the souls of their ancestors visit the Earth to bless their family members. People perform rites and rituals to pray for a peaceful afterlife for their loved ones.
When is Pitru Paksha 2025?
The Pitru Paksha 2025 period will begin on September 7 and end on September 21. Here is a detailed schedule for the Pitru Paksha 2025 dates along with timing.
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Period |
Tithi Begins |
Tithi Ends |
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Purnima Shradha |
01:41 AM, Sep 7 |
11:38 PM, Sep 7 |
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Pratipada Shradha |
11:38 PM, Sep 7 |
09:11 PM, Sep 8 |
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Dwitiya Shradha |
09:11 PM, Sep 8 |
06:28 PM, Sep 9 |
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Tritiya Shradha |
06:28 PM, Sep 9 |
03:37 PM, Sep 10 |
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Chaturthi Shradha |
03:37 PM, Sep 10 |
12:45 PM, Sep 11 |
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Panchami Shradha |
12:45 PM, Sep 11 |
09:58 AM, Sep 12 |
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Maha Bharani Shradha |
01:58 PM, Sep 11 |
11:58 AM, Sep 12 |
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Shashthi Shradha |
09:58 AM, Sep 12 |
07:23 AM, Sep 13 |
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Saptami Shradha |
07:23 AM, Sep 13 |
05:04 AM, Sep 14 |
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Ashtami Shradha |
05:04 AM, Sep 14 |
03:06 AM, Sep 15 |
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Navami Shradha |
03:06 AM, Sep 15 |
01:31 AM, Sep 16 |
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Dashami Shradha |
01:31 AM, Sep 16 |
12:21 AM, Sep 17 |
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Ekadashi Shradha |
12:21 AM, Sep 17 |
11:39 PM, Sep 17 |
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Dwadashi Shradha |
11:39 PM, Sep 17 |
11:24 PM, Sep 18 |
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Trayodashi Shradha |
11:24 PM, Sep 18 |
11:36 PM, Sep 19 |
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Magha Shradha |
07:05 AM, Sep 19 |
08:05 AM, Sep 20 |
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Chaturdashi Shradha |
11:36 PM, Sep 19 |
12:16 AM, Sep 21 |
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Amavasya Shradha |
12:16 AM, Sep 21 |
01:23 AM, Sep 22 |
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Significance of Pitru Paksha
As per the South Indian Amanta calendar, the Pitru Paksha period falls in the lunar month of Bhadrapada.
On the other hand, the North Indian Purnimanta calendar marks the beginning of this period in the lunar month of Ashwin.
Both South Indians and North Indians observe this period on similar dates. It is only their lunar month calendar names that differ.
The last of Pitru Paksha is known as Sarvapitri Amavasya or Mahalaya Amavasya, which is the most significant day in the Pitru Paksha.
Rituals & Traditions
According to Hindu tradition, sons are supposed to perform the Shradha ritual during the Pitru Paksha period.
It is believed that when the sons perform this ritual, the souls of their ancestors go to heaven.
The Garuda Purana scriptures state, “there is no salvation for a man without a son.”
As per popular beliefs, performing the Shradha rituals ensure that their ancestors are granted salvation and they bless their descendants with abundance of happiness and success.
Hindu devotees perform this ritual by offering food and donation to the needy. On the day of Shradha, people invite Brahmins to their homes to offer them with puri, kheer, dal, and other dishes.
Consumption of non-vegetarian dishes, food containing onion and garlic, and alcohol is also frowned upon during this period.
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