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Date of Pitru Paksha 2024: Pitru Paksha also known as Shradh Paksha is a special period according to the Hindu calendar that usually falls during Shradh Paksha. According to the Gujarati calendar, the first Shradh will begin on the day of Bhadrava Sud Poonam. This Poonam is on September 18, 2024. This Shradh Paksha will end on Bhadrava Vad Amas i.e. October 2, 2024.
During this time, a family member performs special puja and shraddha rituals to seek peace and blessings of the souls of their ancestors. This is considered a time to pay tribute to one's ancestors. Donations and rituals are also performed during this time to please the souls of ancestors and bring prosperity and happiness to the family.
It is believed that special worship and donations during Pitru Paksha give satisfaction and peace to the souls of ancestors, which is auspicious and beneficial for the family. Now in such a situation, if you do not find crows on this day, then feeding them can be beneficial. Know about this in detail from Astrologer Pandit Arvind Tripathi.
Feeding food to mother cow
Feeding roti to cow during Pitru Paksha not only helps in getting rid of planetary defects but also helps in getting rid of planetary defects. It is believed that the person who feeds cow gets respect on this day.
Feed the ants
Feeding ants during Pitru Paksha is considered auspicious. Feed flour to ants. This gives peace to the souls of ancestors.
feed the dog
Feeding a dog during Pitru Paksha is considered very fruitful. By feeding a dog on this day, a person gets peace and blessings. The dog is considered to be the vehicle of Bhairav Baba. Eating them during Pitru Paksha frees one from all sins.