From September 17 to October 2, 2024
Shradh Paksha, also known as Pitru Paksha or Mahalaya, is a holy period dedicated to paying homage to ancestors and departed loved ones. The ritualistic offerings, donations etc. done during this holy period are called Shradh. We have been born on this earth because of our ancestors, so it is our duty to pray for the peace of their souls.
Along with Shradh Paksha, Sarva Pitru Amavasya is also considered very important; this day is the day of offering tarpan to known and unknown ancestors. On this day, people bathe in holy rivers, offer tarpan to their ancestors, feed Brahmins and poor, needy people and pray to Lord Vishnu, the savior of this world, for the salvation of their ancestors.
The last solar eclipse of this year is going to take place on October 2. Which will happen on the day of Sarva Pitru Amavasya. This solar eclipse is going to take place in Hasta Nakshatra and Virgo zodiac. This eclipse will not be visible in India, so the Sutak period of this solar eclipse will not be considered. Therefore, the solar eclipse will not have any effect on Sarva Pitru Amavasya celebrated in India.
Shradh Tithi Tarpan is a ritual of remembrance, worship, and offering to the ancestors. As stated in the Brahma Purana, “Performing Tarpan for the ancestors with proper rituals helps repay the ancestral debt.” During this time, Shradh is performed for the peace of the souls of the ancestors.
This ritual will be performed by our experienced priests, gives you the opportunity to express your gratitude toward your ancestors. Through this ritual, you can honor and pay your respects to your ancestors. Shradh Tithi Tarpan and pray for the salvation of your ancestors.
Feeding Brahmins on Shradh Paksha and Sarva Pitru Amavasya is of utmost importance. This tradition has been followed for thousands of years. Sadhaks filled with generosity and devotion feed Brahmins and the poor in the memory of their ancestors. The institute ensures that every aspect of feeding Brahmins and the poor is filled with reverence and authenticity; so that your ancestors get deep satisfaction in this auspicious tradition.
The Bhagwat is the essence of life. During Shradh Paksha, Sansthan’s dedicated team will arrange the recitation of the Bhagwat Mool Path by our esteemed priests for the satisfaction of your ancestors and free yourself from ancestral debt.
Shradh Paksha is a festival of deeds performed with devotion for the peace and salvation of the soul of ancestors. In this, ancestors are satisfied by tarpan and donation. This is an important time to express gratitude and respect towards ancestors. Shradh Paksha is a holy journey lasting 15 days. Which highlights traditions, rituals and spiritual depth. During this period, by remembering your ancestors and worshiping them and offering tarpan, you get their blessings. Also, the day of Sarva Pitru Amavasya is for performing Shradh of all known and unknown ancestors. Those who could not perform Shradh of their ancestors in the 15 days of Shradh Paksha, or those who do not know the death anniversary of their ancestors; all of them can perform Shradh of their ancestors on the holy occasion of Sarva Pitru Amavasya.
Narayan Seva Sansthan is organizing Shradh Tithi Tarpan, Brahmin feeding, and Bhagwat Path at the holy site of Gaya, Bihar (India) during this sacred Shradh Paksha and Sarva Pitru Amavasya. Along with a seven-day Bhagwat Path, sansthan will also perform Tarpan on the remembrance day of your ancestors, offering food to Brahmins and the needy.
If you wish to participate in this sacred tradition, our team is ready to assist you every step of the way. They will perform all the rituals during Shradh and Sarva Pitru Amavasya, offer Tarpan for your ancestors, and help you receive their blessings.
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