Pitru

Pitru Paksha, the 15-day lunar period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors would begin from September 20 onwards this year. According to the Hindu Panchang, it usually falls in the lunar month of Ashwin that begins on the full moon day…

The followers of Hindu religion perform many rituals and practices for the peace of the soul of their ancestors. Hindus offer food and water (tarpan) during Pitru Paksha for the salvation of their ancestors. According to the Hindu calendar,…

The legend about Pitru Paksha is mentioned in the Hindu epic, Mahabharata. This year Pitru Paksha will end on the day of Mahalaya Amavasya on October 6.Pitru Paksha is a 16–day lunar period in the Hindu calendar which spans over the month…