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In Sanatan Dharma, the time from the full moon of Bhadrapada month to the new moon of Ashwin month is dedicated to the ancestors, which is known as Pitripaksha or Mahalaya Paksha. In the year 2026, this holy fortnight of Pitru Paksha is starting from the month of September. According to religious beliefs, during these 16 days, our ancestors come to their relatives on earth in subtle form and expect food and water. During Pitru Paksha, Shraddha, Tarpan and Pind Daan performed as per the dates provide satisfaction to the ancestors. This not only brings blessings of ancestors but also removes obstacles, family troubles and financial difficulties from a person’s life.
Every date of Pitru Paksha has its own specific significance and results described in the scriptures. Performing Shraddha on Pratipada Tithi brings happiness and prosperity in the house and the ancestors of the maternal grandparents’ side are satisfied. Performing Shraddha on Dwitiya Tithi ends family disputes and increases mutual love. Shraddha on Tritiya Tithi liberates one from enemies and opens doors to progress in business. By performing Shraddha on Chaturthi Tithi, the fear of untimely death is eliminated and on Panchami Tithi (Kunwari Panchami), Shraddha is performed for those ancestors who died unmarried, which helps in the growth and health of the children in the house.
By performing Shraddha on Shashthi Tithi one attains respect and position in the society. Performing Shraddha on Saptami Tithi increases wealth and property. Performing Shraddha on Ashtami Tithi gives mental peace and spiritual strength to the person. Navami Tithi is known as ‘Matri Navami’, on this day Shraddha is performed for the dead mothers, sisters and married women of the family, due to which unbroken good fortune and Goddess Lakshmi resides in the house. Performing Shraddha on Dashami Tithi increases intellectual ability and brings success in government or legal matters.
Shraddha on Ekadashi date is considered very sacred, it gives knowledge of Vedas and creates a religious atmosphere in the house. Shraddha on Dwadashi Tithi is performed for those who have taken Sannyasa, whereas Shraddha on Trayodashi Tithi is performed for children. Shraddha on Chaturdashi Tithi is performed only for those ancestors who died due to any accident, weapon or poison. Finally comes Sarvapitri Amavasya, which is the most important day of the entire Pitru Paksha. If anyone does not know the date of death of his ancestors, then he can perform Shraddha, Tarpan and Pind Daan of all the ancestors on this day, which brings salvation to the entire ancestral family.
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