Pitru Paksha

Understanding Pitru Paksha: Rituals and Significance in Honoring Ancestors

Pitru Paksha, a 15-day period in the Hindu calendar, is dedicated to honoring ancestors through rituals like Tarpan and Shraddha. This period holds significant spiritual and astrological importance, with practices including lighting lamps, offering Pind Daan, and feeding Brahmins and animals to seek blessings and ensure family prosperity.