Pitru Paksha Shraddha Calendar (2025)
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Day 1 – Pratipada Shraddha
Ancestors who passed away on Pratipada Tithi.
Offer rice, sesame, and milk.
Day 2 – Dwitiya Shraddha
For ancestors who died on Dwitiya Tithi.
Offering of barley, rice, and fruits is recommended.
Day 3 – Tritiya Shraddha
Dedicated to ancestors who left the world on Tritiya Tithi.
Also known as Bhadra Tritiya Shraddha.
Day 4 – Chaturthi Shraddha
For ancestors who passed away on Chaturthi Tithi.
Considered important for peace of restless souls.
Day 5 – Panchami Shraddha
Ancestors who departed on Panchami Tithi.
Known to remove Pitru Dosha.
Day 6 – Shashthi Shraddha
Performed for ancestors who died on Shashthi Tithi.
Day 7 – Saptami Shraddha
For those who passed away on Saptami Tithi.
Day 8 – Ashtami Shraddha
Ancestors who died on Ashtami Tithi.
A spiritually strong day, believed to bring relief to wandering souls.
Day 9 – Navami Shraddha (Mahanavami)
Performed for female ancestors, especially mothers.
Families perform special offerings of kheer and white foods.
Day 10 – Dashami Shraddha
For those who passed on Dashami Tithi.
Day 11 – Ekadashi Shraddha
Special Shraddha for those who died on Ekadashi Tithi.
Ekadashi is spiritually powerful for uplifting souls.
Day 12 – Dwadashi Shraddha
For ancestors who died on Dwadashi Tithi.
Day 13 – Trayodashi Shraddha
For ancestors who died on Trayodashi Tithi.
Also dedicated to those who died young or unmarried.
Day 14 – Chaturdashi Shraddha (Ghata Chaturdashi)
Performed for ancestors who died due to accidents, sudden death, or violence.
Day 15 – Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya Amavasya)
The most important day of Pitru Paksha.
Collective Shraddha is performed for all ancestors.
If someone cannot perform Shraddha on individual days, they can do it on this day for all forefathers.
Guidelines for Pitru Paksha Shraddha
Perform Shraddha rituals with purity and devotion.
Prepare satvik food (without onion, garlic, or meat).
Offer food to Brahmins, cows, crows, and needy people.
Chant Pitru mantras for blessings.
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