Pitru Paksha 2024 Date and Time: Know Significance of Shradh Paksha

Pitru Paksha 2024 : As we all know that Pitru Paksha started from Pratipada Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. Pitru Paksha started from September 18, 2024 and culminate with Mahalaya or Sarva Pitri Amavasya, that will be observed on October 3, 2024. Pitru Paksha is dedicated to honour Pitru or ancestors and forefathers. This period is considered as the most sacred period to worship and honor forefathers.

Pitru Paksha 2024: Date and Time

Pratipada Tithi Begins - September 18, 2024 at 08:04 AM
Pratipada Tithi Ends - September 19, 2024 at 04:19 AM

Qutup Muhurta - From 11:16 AM To 12:05 PM
Rauhin Muhurta - From 12:05 p.m. 12:54 PM

Aprahan Kaal - From 12:54 PM To 03:20 PM

Pitru Paksha 2024: Significance

Pitru Paksha is considered as the most sacred and pious period when people worship their ancestors with immense devotion. Pitru Paksha holds a great religious and spiritual significance in Hindu religion when people offer prayers to their deceased beloved family members. They invite male and female Brahmins at home and offer them sattvik food and clothes but people have to maintain purity during this whole period. They are advised to do such activities with pure feelings and true intentions. People who are going through some Pitru Dosha, this period is perfect for them to get relieved from such doshas by performing Pitru Dosha Puja. Gaya, in Bihar is one of the most famous place, where you can perform Pitru Dosha Puja.