Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Pitru Paksha 2025: Dates and Rituals for Ancestor Remembrance
During Pitru Paksha, families remember and honor their ancestors.
It's a special time when people perform rituals like Shraddh to help their ancestors' souls.
The date for Shraddh is based on when the ancestor passed away.
It starts on September 8, 2025, and involves a series of dates for specific rituals.
On the last day, called Sarva Pitru Amavasya, everyone can perform Shraddh for all ancestors.
The period ensures peace for the departed souls and blessings for the family.
Pitru Paksha is a sacred period to honor ancestors.
Rituals like Shraddh and Tarpan are performed.
The correct date for Shraddh depends on the ancestor’s death date.
Pitru Paksha begins on September 8, 2025.
Sarva Pitru Amavasya, the final day, allows for collective Shraddh.
- Who
- Families and individuals
- What
- Rituals and observances during Pitru Paksha
- When
- September 8-21, 2025 (approximately)
- Where
- Hindu communities globally
- Why
- To honor and remember ancestors
- Event
- Pitru Paksha (Ancestral Fortnight)
- Start Date
- September 8, 2025
- Duration
- 14-16 days
- Main Rituals
- Shraddh, Tarpan, Pinddaan
- Key Day
- Sarva Pitru Amavasya (September 21, 2025)
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