Ancestor’s Death Tithi Unknown? Here’s How to Perform Shradh During Pitrupaksha
Namaste, What is to be done when the precise thread of time, the exact tithi (lunar day) marking an ancestor’s departure from this mortal realm, has been lost to the mists of memory? Does this lapse mean our duty remains unfulfilled, our beloved Pitṛs (ancestors) unattended during the sacred fortnight of Pitṛ Pakṣa? Our Sanātana […]
Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya): Why It’s the Most Vital Day of Pitrupaksha
Namaste, Guided by the wisdom whispered through the ages by our revered Purāṇas, illuminate the crowning jewel of the Pitṛ Pakṣa fortnight – the final day, the dark moon day known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya, also called Mahalaya Amavasya. There is a palpable shift in the air as Pitrupaksha draws to its close. A sense […]
Chaturdashi Shradh: Honoring Ancestors Who Suffered Untimely Deaths
Namaste, Now, let us turn our attention to a specific, solemn observance within this sacred fortnight – the Śrāddha performed on the fourteenth day, the Chaturdaśī Tithi. It holds a unique and vital place, particularly concerning those beloved ancestors whose departure from this earthly realm was marked by suddenness or violence. This is a matter […]
Dwadashi Tithi 2025: Understanding Yati Dwadashi & Shradh for Renunciates
Namaste, Dwadashi Tithi, the twelfth lunar day of the Ashwin Krishna Paksha. Like Navami, this day carries a distinct and profound purpose beyond simply honouring those who passed on the Dwadashi Tithi. It is specifically recognized as Yati Dwadashi, a day dedicated to remembering and performing Shradh for the ascetics, the renunciates – the Yatis […]
Pitrupaksha Navami Tithi: The Deep Significance & Rituals of Avidhava Navam
Namaste, The Navami Tithi. While like all other Tithis, it serves as the designated day for honouring ancestors who departed on the ninth lunar day, Pitrupaksha Navami Tithi holds a very special, unique significance dedicated to a specific group of our foremothers. This is the profound observance known as Avidhava Navami(Pitrupaksha Navami Tithi). Pitrupaksha Navami […]
Ultimate Guide to Pitrupaksha Shraddha Tithis and Their Significance
Namaste, You are wisely walking the path of deeper understanding. Having grasped the ‘when’ and ‘how’ of finding the Tithi, you now seek the ‘meaning’ embedded within these specific lunar days during Pitrupaksha. While the paramount rule remains performing Shraddha on the Tithi corresponding to the ancestor’s departure, our rich traditions have, over centuries, imbued […]
What is Purnima Shradh and Why is its Timing Special?
Namaste, We often speak of the Tithis within the main fortnight, but what about those souls who departed on the day of the luminous Full Moon, the Purnima? Their remembrance holds a special place, often marking the very beginning of the focused period of ancestor worship. What is Purnima Shradh, and Why is its Timing […]
Ensuring Correct Shraddha Timing: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the Correct Shraddha Tithi for Your Ancestor
Ensuring Correct Shraddha Timing: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the Correct Shraddha Tithi for Your Ancestor Namaste, The heart wishes to honour the Pitrus, but the mind seeks clarity on when. This is natural and commendable. Performing Shraddha is a sacred duty, a bridge of remembrance and gratitude across time. Ensuring it is done on […]
Understanding Krishna Paksha Tithis: Their Role in Pitru Paksha
Namaste, Understanding Krishna Paksha Tithis: Their Role in Pitru Paksha It is far more than just a ‘day’ as understood in the Western sense. It is a measure of the Moon’s journey relative to the Sun, a celestial marker carrying specific energy and significance. Think of the Gregorian calendar day, measured from midnight to midnight, […]
What are the Exact Dates for Pitru Paksha Shradh in 2025?
A most practical and essential question! Knowing when this sacred period arrives allows us to prepare our hearts, homes, and resources to welcome and honour our ancestors properly. The celestial clock ticks onward, and indeed, we must mark our calendars for the upcoming Pitrupaksha. Let us consult the cosmic alignments for the year 2025 as […]