Pitru Paksha 2025 Start and End Date: Rituals and Significance of Shradh Paksha

Pitru Paksha is going to start from Bhadrapada Purnima. The first day of Pitru Paksha or Shraddha is Sunday, September 7, 2025. In Hinduism, the 16-day Pitru Paksha ritual is performed to honor the souls of those, who have left their bodies and gone to heavenly home.

During Pitru Paksha, there are numerous pujas, ceremonies, and daan (charity) events are conducted. The purpose of Pitru Paksha is to honor Pitru, or the ancestors and predecessors. Forefathers are revered and honored throughout this time, which is regarded as the most sacred. It is believed that honoring the deceased soul during Pitru Paksha aids in their attainment of moksha, or release.

Pitru Paksha Date 2025

The Pitru Paksha this year will begin tomorrow, Sunday, September 7, and conclude on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Sarvapitri Amavasya, also called Mahalaya Amavasya, is the final day of Pitru Paksha. The most important day of Pitru Paksha is Mahalaya Amavasya.

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Pitru Paksha 2025: Significance

People worship their ancestors with great fervor during Pitru Paksha, which is regarded as the most holy and pious time of the year. In Hinduism, Pitru Paksha is a very important religious and spiritual occasion when people pray for their departed loved ones. The soul must also achieve moksha, or tranquility, even though a burial only places the body in eternal rest.

The deceased's eldest son or other male relative typically performs the Shraddha ritual.

It is believed that when Shraddha is performed correctly, the deceased's soul descends to bless his loved ones. During the Shraddha Paksha, it is deemed unlucky to get married or purchase jewels, real estate, or other items. This time period is good for performing number of puja ceremonies, daan, and the preparation of certain dishes that are loved by deceased ones.