Pitru Paksha, also called Mahalaya Paksha is the ‘fortnight of the ancestors', a tradition observed by the Hindus to pay homage to their ‘pitrs’ or ancestors. It extends for a period of 16 days during ...

Pitru Paksha is an important fortnight in the Hindu calendar, to pay tribute and seek blessings from one's ancestors.

Pitru Paksha is starting from Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha i.e., September 18, 2024. Pitru Paksha days are considered most sacred days as forefathers and ancestors visit on earth and remains ...

It is performed during the ‘Pitru Paksha’ (the fortnight dedicated to ancestors) when the ‘Magha’ Nakshatra exists during the Aparahna Kala. Magha Shraddha is observed on the ‘Amavasya’ (no moon day) ...