Pitru Paksha Dates: 2025
Pitru Paksha, Shraddha, or Mahalaya Paksha, is a vital period in the Hindu calendar for descendants to remember their ancestors. It will be from September 7 to September 21, 2025.
The Importance of Pitru Paksha
For 16 days, Hindus observe Pitru Paksha, a period of following ancestral rites and remembering the departed ancestors. This period is mostly considered a holy period for Shraddha and Tarpan rituals, which seek to calm the spirits of departed ancestors and solicit their favor on the living descendants.
Key Dates of Pitru Paksha 2025
| Day | Tithi | |
|---|---|---|
| September 7, 2025 | Sunday | Purnima Shraddha |
| September 8, 2025 | Monday | Pratipada Shraddha |
| September 9, 2025 | Tuesday | Dwitiya Shraddha |
| September 10, 2025 | Wednesday | Tritiya Shraddha |
| September 11, 2025 | Thursday | Maha Bharani, Panchami Shraddha |
| September 12, 2025 | Friday | Shashthi Shraddha |
| September 13, 2025 | Saturday | Saptami Shraddha |
| September 14, 2025 | Sunday | Ashtami Shraddha |
| September 15, 2025 | Monday | Navami Shraddha |
| September 16, 2025 | Tuesday | Dashami Shraddha |
| September 17, 2025 | Wednesday | Ekadashi Shraddha |
| September 18, 2025 | Thursday | Dwadashi Shraddha |
| September 19, 2025 | Friday | Trayodashi Shraddha |
| September 20, 2025 | Saturday | Chaturdashi Shraddha |
| September 21, 2025 | Sunday | Sarva Pitru Amavasya |
Pitru Paksha is a period of reflection, gratitude, and reverence for ancestors. By performing these sacred rituals, devotees seek the blessings of their forefathers, ensuring peace and prosperity for the family. Observing Pitru Paksha with sincerity is believed to bring harmony and fortune to future generations.
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