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Pitru Paksha 2024: Pitru Paksha is considered very important and sacred in Hinduism. During this time, ancestors come to earth to meet their families. Therefore, there is a special belief in performing Shradh and Pind Daan during this time. At the same time, many types of methods have been described for performing Shradh during Pitru Paksha. Not only this, Shradh is also performed according to the rules according to the date. Let us tell you that due to Pitru Dosh, a person has to face many types of problems.
This dosha is removed by performing Shraddha during Pitru Paksha. We get the fruits of our deeds through our ancestors. Showing respect to ancestors during Pitru Paksha has a positive effect on this chakra. In the patriarchal period, there is a belief of performing Shraddha according to the family members. Now what is Tripindi Shraddha and what rules should be followed while performing this Shraddha.
What is Tripindi Shraddha?
Tripindi Shraddha is a Hindu ritual that is mainly performed during Pitru Paksha. This Shraddha is especially performed for the departed souls who die at a young age or for whom Shraddha is not performed regularly. It is believed that performing Tripindi Shraddha removes Pitru Dosh. Due to Pitru Dosh, a person may face many problems like health problems, financial problems, etc. This Shraddha gives peace to the departed souls and they attain salvation. Performing Tripindi Shraddha benefits ancestors up to three generations.
What rules should be followed while performing Tripindi Shraddha?
Tripindi Shraddha is a sacred ritual, which requires following certain rules to be performed properly. By following these rules, the results of Shraddha become more effective and one gets freedom from Pitra Dosh.
Before performing Tripindi Shraddha, the body should be purified by taking a bath.
One should fast on the day of Shraddha. One should follow a satvik diet on this day and should not consume meat and fish.
A calm and sacred place should be selected for Shraddha.
Clean clothes should be worn during Shradh.
During Shraadh, one should chant the mantras given by a learned Brahmin.
Performing Pind Daan is the most important part of Shraddha. Pinda is made from a mixture of pure ghee and sesame seeds.
In Tarpan, water is offered to the ancestors by placing Kush grass in a reservoir filled with water.
Donations should be given to Brahmins during Shraddha.
During Shraddha, one should concentrate the mind and remember the ancestors.