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Pitru Paksha 2024 : Pitru Paksha is starting from Tuesday 17 September. Pitru Paksha is considered very important in Hinduism. During this time, there is a practice of performing tarpan and shraddha rituals for the ancestors. It is believed that the donation made for the ancestors during Pitru Paksha brings many benefits to the ancestors as well as the donor and his family. Let us know from Jyotishacharya Radhakant Vats.
What is the benefit of donating sesame seeds during Pitru Paksha?
In the scriptures, sesame seeds are said to be the food of ancestors. This is why sesame seeds are added during tarpan and in the food prepared for ancestors.
- In such a situation, if sesame seeds are donated to them, then the ancestors are pleased. If your ancestors are angry, then you can please them by donating sesame seeds.
- Apart from this, donating sesame seeds during Pitru Paksha brings blessings of the ancestors. The father becomes calm and protects the family.
- If Pitra Dosh has occurred due to anger or displeasure of ancestors, then the dosh can be removed by donating sesame seeds continuously for 16 days of Shraddha.
- During Pitru Paksha, mainly black sesame seeds should be donated. Donating white sesame seeds is also auspicious, but black sesame seeds are considered the best.
- By donating black sesame seeds during Pitru Paksha, ancestors attain salvation. Also, ancestors wandering in the ghost world get salvation.
