Shradh 2020 picture: Pitru Paksha is a time to pay homage to our ancestors
Shradh or Pitru Paksha is a interval when Hindus bear in mind their ancestors by providing prayers. The 16-day interval this yr begins at present and ends on September 17. ‘Shradh’ is a manner of expressing heartfelt gratitude in direction of dad and mom who’re no extra, for having helped them be what they’re at present. In accordance with scriptures, rituals carried out throughout ‘shradh’ deliver peace to the departed ancestors.
‘Pitru Paksha’ is the interval from ‘Bhadrapada Purnima’ to ‘Sarvapitri Amavasya’. ‘Pitru Paksha’ is taken into account by Hindus to be inauspicious because the demise rites are carried out throughout ‘Shradh’ or ‘Tarpan’. The final day of ‘Pitru Paksha’ is called ‘Sarvapitri Amavasya’. It’s also referred to as ‘Pitru Amavasya’ or just ‘Mahalaya’. It’s the most vital day of ‘Pitru Paksha’.
Shradh 2020: Day and dates
1st September: Purnima Shradh
2nd September: Pratipada Shradh
third September: Dwitiya Shradh
fifth September: Tritiya Shradh
sixth September: Chaturthi Shradh
seventh September: Panchami Shradh
eighth September: Shashthi Shradh
ninth September: Saptami Shradh
10th September: Ashtami Shradh
11th September: Navami Shradh
12th September: Dashami Shradh
13th September: Ekadashi Shradh
14th September: Dwadashi Shradh
15th September: Trayodashi Shradh
16th September: Chaturdashi Shradh
17th September: Amavasya Shradh
Shradh rituals
The one who performs the ‘shradh’ invitations the priest at dwelling and performs a ‘havan’. Rice and water are provided to the departed ancestors and that is referred to as the ‘pinda pradaana’. Since cows are thought-about holy by Hindus, meals can be provided to them. The priest who helps with the rituals is given specifically cooked meals and handled with nice care. The ‘puja’ concludes with giving ‘dakshina’ or a financial donation to the priest.
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