Know the rules of Pitru Paksha Upay: Feed food in this way for the peace of Pitru during Shraddha Paksha. The time of Pitru Paksha is from the full moon date of Bhadrapada month to the new moon date of Ashwin month. During this period, Tarpan, Shraddha and Pind Daan are performed with reverence for the Pitru.
The time of Pitru Paksha is from the full moon date of Bhadrapada month to the new moon date of Ashwin month. During this time, whoever offers Tarpan, Shraddha and Pind Daan with reverence for the ancestors.
The ancestors bless the family with happiness and prosperity. Acharya Gautam Chaturvedi said these things while explaining the importance of Pitru Paksha.
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He told that according to Sanatan Dharma, it is believed in the scriptures that offering Pind Daan and Tarpan during Pitru Paksha brings peace to the souls of the ancestors. Know in this article Pitru Paksha Upay.
Pitru Paksha Upay- A way to express gratitude
Remembering the deceased relatives with devotion during Pitru Paksha is called Shraddha. It is a way of expressing reverence and gratitude towards the ancestors.
During Shraddha, first thing in the morning, after taking bath, offering water to the ancestors with water, kush, akshat, sesame etc. in hand is called Tarpan.
After this, with folded hands, one meditates on the ancestors and invites them to drink water.
It is believed that by offering tarpan, the souls of ancestors get peace. Besides, the person also receives their blessings. One should worship God. After this, one should remember one’s ancestors and pay obeisance to them and remember their qualities.
Food is given to Pitru through Pind Daan
Pind Daan means donating food to one’s Pitru. It is believed that during Pitru Paksha, our ancestors come in the form of a cow, dog, well, ant or gods and take food.
Therefore, during Pitru Paksha, there is a rule to remove five parts of food. During Pind Daan, round shaped balls are made by kneading barley or rice flour for the deceased. That is why it is called Pind Daan.
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