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Pitru paksha is a 16 days period of Shraddha (sraddh) from Bhadrapada purnima to  Sarva pitru amavasya . It is also known as Shraddha Paksha. In these period; Hindus pay homage to their ancestor, especially through food offerings.  Pitru Paksha  is considered by Hindus to be inauspicious, given the death rite performed during the ceremony, known as Shraddha or Tarpan. Pitru Paksha Dates Pitru Paksha start date :  Friday, 13 September 2019 - Purnima Shraddha (Bhadrapada Shukla Purnima); starts from the fortnight immediately after the  Ganesh Chaturthi . Pitru Paksha End date : Saturday, 28 September 2019 - Sarvapitru Amavasya or Mahalaya Amavasya; beginning of Shardiya  Navratri ; which signifies the famous Durga Puja dedicated to nine forms of Maa Durga( NavDurga ). Days Information and their importance Purnima Shraddha Friday, 13 September 2019 Shraddha for those who died on Purnima tithi is done on Amavasya Shraddha tithi and not ...

Every year, a duration of 15-16 days marks the inhabitation of our ancestors in the earth. This day is known as Pitru Paksha when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors, especially through food offerings. This is the time when ancestors come for a certain period of time to reside at their earlier places and give blessings to us if satisfied. Pitru Paksha timing According to South Indian Amavasyant calendar, it falls in the lunar month of Bhadrapada beginning with the full moon day or day after full moon day. According to North Indian Purnimant calendar, this period falls in the lunar month of Ashwin beginning with the full moon day in Bhadrapada or next day of full moon day. Purnima Shradh  – September 5 (Tuesday) Pratipada Shradh  – September 6 (Wednesday) Dwitiya Shradh  – September 7 (Thursday) Tritiya Shradh/Chaturthi Shradh  – September 8 (Friday) Panchami Shradh  – September 9 (Saturday) Shashthi Shradh  – September 10 (Sunday) Sa...