Image · Pitrupaksha
Pitrupaksha
Blog
Reading, for families working it out.
Many families meet these traditions only when a date is approaching or an elder is no longer there to ask. The Blog explains the terms, rites, sacred places and practical questions in plain language. Customs can vary by family, region and tradition, so use these articles as orientation and ask when something needs personal guidance.
Topics
Latest · Page 8
85–94 of 202
Image · Pitrupaksha
Pitrupaksha
Image · Pitrupaksha
Pitrupaksha
Brahmacharya and Restraint in Pitrupaksha Traditions
During the sacred fortnight of Pitrupaksha, a period demanding utmost purity and spiritual focus, what are the guidelines regarding Brahmacharya, or self-restraint,…
Image · Pitrupaksha
Pitrupaksha
Travel During Pitrupaksha: Customs and Practical Questions
The sacred fortnight of Pitrupaksha calls for deep reverence and focused attention on ancestral rites like Shradh and Tarpan. But in our…
Image · Pitrupaksha
Pitrupaksha
Conduct During Pitrupaksha: Respect, Sobriety and Remembrance
During the sacred fortnight of Pitrupaksha, when the veil between our world and the ancestral realm thins, our every thought, word, and…
Image · Pitrupaksha
Pitrupaksha
Haircut and Shaving Customs During Pitrupaksha
During the solemn fortnight of Pitrupaksha, have you ever wondered about the specific guidelines for personal grooming, such as the Haircut and…
Image · Pitrupaksha
Pitrupaksha
Shopping During Pitrupaksha: How Family Customs Differ
The sacred fortnight of Pitrupaksha calls for solemn remembrance and honoring our ancestors. But in today's world, practical questions arise: what about…
Image · Pitrupaksha
Pitrupaksha
New Beginnings During Pitrupaksha: Tradition and Choice
Ever felt a pull to launch that exciting new project or celebrate a significant life event, only to realize it coincides with…
Image · Pitrupaksha
Pitrupaksha
Onion and Garlic in Shradh Food Traditions
During the sacred fortnight of Pitrupaksha, have you ever paused to consider why certain everyday ingredients like onion and garlic are strictly…
Image · Pitrupaksha
Pitrupaksha
Why Some Families Avoid Meat and Alcohol During Pitrupaksha
Ever wondered about the strict dietary rules during Pitrupaksha, particularly Why Non-Veg and Alcohol Are Avoided in Pitrupaksha? This sacred fortnight, dedicated…
Image · Pitrupaksha
Pitrupaksha
Family Celebrations During Pitrupaksha
The sacred fortnight of Pitrupaksha calls for deep reverence towards our ancestors, but what does this mean for our social lives and…A question of your own
Reading only goes so far.
If the question is about your own family, send it to us and a coordinator will reply personally. An enquiry does not confirm a rite, pandit, place, date or price.
Send an enquiry →