These things must strictly be avoided during Pitru Paksha!
As per the Hindu calendar, Pitru Paksha is considered to be a 16-lunar day period. During these days, people pay homage to their forefathers in the form of offerings and prayers. It is believed that some strict rituals must be performed during Pitru Paksha in order to please the ancestors.
Sep 27, 2016, 10:52 AM IST
All you need to know about Indira Ekadashi
Indira Ekadashi is considered to be an important day according to the North Indian calendar. This year, it is being observed on September 26. Indira Ekadashi falls during the Pitru Paksha period. And, as a result, some also call it Ekadashi Shradh.
Sep 26, 2016, 10:58 AM IST
Is Pitra Dosha really a curse of our ancestors? Let's find out
Is Pitra Dosha really a curse of our ancestors?
Sep 25, 2016, 15:38 PM IST
Pitru Paksha rituals—The rules which must be followed during shraadha!
The time period of Pitru Paksha or Shraadh is a 16-day long affair. This year the period of Shraadh commenced from September 16 and will last until 30th of this month.
Sep 23, 2016, 09:48 AM IST
Mahabharata's Karna has a connection with Pitru Paksha—Find out how!
The Pitru Paksha, also known as Pitri Paksha or Shraadha is a time period as per Hindu lunar calendar when we pay obeisance to our ancestors (dead).
Sep 22, 2016, 10:19 AM IST
Pitru Paksha 2016: Pind Daan in Gaya – Things you need to know
This year, the Pitru Paksha commenced on September 16 and shall culminate with Mahalaya Amavaysa on September 30.
Sep 21, 2016, 15:36 PM IST
Do you have Pitra Dosha? Here’s how you can find out
This year, Pitru Paksha started on September 16 and will end on September 30.
Sep 21, 2016, 12:35 PM IST
Here are 5 things that one must keep in mind during Shraaddha ritual
Here, we bring certain things that one must practice during Shraaddha
Sep 18, 2016, 17:53 PM IST
