Pitru Paksha 2023: Dates, Rituals And Significance Of Shraadh

Pitru Paksha ("fortnight of the paternal ancestors") is a 16lunar day period in the Hindu calendar when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors (Pitrs), especially through food offerings.

Pitru Paksha, a ritual in which Hindus pay homage to their ancestors, especially through food offerings started all over the country.

This year the Pitru Paksha began on September 29 and will end on October 14.

Devotees from all over the country come to Pishach Mochan Kund in Varanasi because only after offering Pind Daan here, do people leave for Gaya, Bihar to pay homage to their ancestors.