Ashwin Krishna Pratipada to Sarva Pitru Amavasya
Pitru Paksha
The fortnight of remembering ancestors, from Ashwin Krishna Pratipada to Sarva Pitru Amavasya. Families offer tarpan, pind daan and shraddh. Siddhavat on the Kshipra in Ujjain is among the traditional places for pitru karma.
Upcoming dates
- Thu, 16 September 2027 – 30 Sept 2027Tentative
- Mon, 4 September 2028 – 18 Sept 2028Tentative
Significance
Pitru Paksha lasts about fifteen days. According to tradition, descendants offer water, sesame, rice balls and food to their ancestors, expressing gratitude and seeking their blessings. The shraddh is performed on the tithi on which the ancestor passed away, and Sarva Pitru Amavasya is for all, including those whose date is unknown.
Ujjain is counted among the traditional places for pitru karma, and Siddhavat on the Kshipra is especially associated with Pind Daan and shraddh rituals. Many families living abroad find it difficult to travel at this time. In that case, tarpan and shraddh can be performed by Guruji in Ujjain in the family's name, with the details you share, and a video is provided afterwards.
How it is observed
- Daily tarpan with water, black sesame and kusha
- Shraddh on the tithi of the ancestor, with brahmin bhojan
- Pind daan with rice, barley flour, sesame and ghee
- Panchabali: food for the cow, dog, crow, ants and guests
- Sarva Pitru Amavasya shraddh for all ancestors
- Charity in the name of the ancestors
Recommended pujans
Pujans devotees often arrange around this festival.
- Pitru Karma & Shraddh
Pitru Dosh Nivaran
A pujan in remembrance of ancestors, offered with gratitude at Siddhavat and the Kshipra
About 3 to 4 hours- In person
- Online sankalp
- Live video
From₹3,100View details - Pitru Karma & Shraddh
Tripindi Shradh
A shraddh offering to three generations of ancestors, performed in person at Siddhavat
1 day (about 4 to 5 hours)- In person
From₹7,100View details - Pitru Karma & Shraddh
Pind Daan & Tarpan
Pind daan and tarpan for ancestors, offered at Siddhavat and the Kshipra ghats such as Ram Ghat
About 2 to 3 hours- In person
From₹3,100View details