Pitru Paksha 2025: Pitra Paksha starts 2025, know why these 16 days are so important

Pitra Paksha has started from today. These are the 16 days of the year when we remember our ancestors and express our respect and gratitude to them, due to which we are in this world today. Many people are a little afraid of these days, but in reality it is time to join their roots and get blessings of their elders.

What is Pitra Paksha and why is it celebrated?

There is a belief in Hinduism that for these 16 days of Pitra Paksha, our ancestors (ancestors) come to meet their family members on earth. They see if their children remember them or not.

When we perform Shraddha, Tarpan or Daan-virtya in his name in these days, it gives peace and satisfaction to their soul. It is believed that by being happy, he returns to his family by blessing happiness, prosperity, good health and success. This is a very beautiful way to say “Thank You” to your elders.

How long has Pitra Paksha this year?

This year the beginning of Pitra Paksha (Put the date of that day here) Getting from and it (Put the date of Amavasya here) Will last, which is called Sarvapitri Amavasya.

What is done in these days?

1. Shraddha and Tarpan: On the date of death of their ancestors, Brahmins are served food and offer water (tarpan).
2. The offering of libations of water to the gods: A body made of rice and barley flour is donated, which is offered to ancestors as food.
3. Dan and charity: Food fraction is extracted for crows, cows and dogs. It is believed that the crow delivers our message to the fathers. Apart from this, donating to the needy is also considered a very virtuous work.

What should be kept in mind?

The time of Pitra Paksha is not of any celebration or celebration, but of restraint and remembrance. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid some things in these days, such as:

• Do not buy any new stuff like clothes, car or house.
• Do not start any new work or business.
• Do not do auspicious work like marriage or engagement.
• Keeping a sattvic atmosphere at home.

This is the time to remember the sacrifice and blessings of our ancestors, due to which we exist.