Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Pitru Paksha 2025: Avoid Hair and Nail Trimming
Pitru Paksha is a special time in the Hindu calendar where people honor their ancestors.
During this period, from September 8 to September 22, 2025, people perform rituals to show respect for their forefathers.
It's believed that ancestors visit during this time.
People avoid cutting their hair and nails because these actions are seen as distractions from the spiritual purpose, and are considered inappropriate.
The practice is also linked to mourning and maintaining a sense of purity.
Pitru Paksha is a sacred 16-day period for honoring ancestors.
In 2025, Pitru Paksha will be observed from September 8 to September 22.
Devotees perform rituals like tarpan, pind daan, and shraddha.
Cutting hair and nails is traditionally avoided during this period.
The practice is connected to spiritual focus and mourning traditions.
- Who
- Hindus observing Pitru Paksha
- What
- Avoiding cutting hair and nails during Pitru Paksha
- When
- September 8 to September 22, 2025
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- Due to spiritual significance and mourning practices
- Event
- Pitru Paksha
- Start Date
- September 8, 2025
- End Date
- September 22, 2025
- Rituals Performed
- Tarpan, Pind Daan, Shraddha
- Practices to Avoid
- Cutting hair and nails
