Pitru Paksh 2025 — Dates, Rituals, And Chandra Grahan Significance You Should Know

Pitru Paksh 2025: Pitru Paksh in 2025 will begin on 7 September and end on 21 September. This 15-day period is dedicated to honoring our ancestors through shraadh, tarpan, and pind daan. According to scriptures, our departed ancestors visit Earth during this time, and offering them food, water, and prayers helps bring peace to their souls and blessings to us.

Interestingly, Pitru Paksh 2025 will start with a full moon and a total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on the very first day, which will be visible in India and other parts of Asia, Europe, and the Americas. This rare combination makes the rituals of the first day, especially Poornima Shraadh, even more spiritually significant.

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Chandra Grahan On First Day Of Pitru Paksh

On 7 September, Poornima Shraadh coincides with the year's second total lunar eclipse. In Hindu tradition, eclipse periods are spiritually sensitive, and rituals should be completed before the sutak period begins, which starts at 12:57 PM. Therefore, Tarpan and Pind Daan must be done before noon.

  • Tarpan: Offer water, sesame, barley, and kush grass facing south between 11 AM to 1 PM.
  • Pind Daan: Prepare rice balls with til and jau, and offer them with devotion to your ancestors.

Pitru Paksh 2025 Shraadh Tithi Calendar

  • 7 Sept: Poornima Shraadh
  • 8 Sept: Pratipada Shraadh
  • 9 Sept: Dwitiya Shraadh
  • 10 Sept: Tritiya & Chaturthi Shraadh
  • 11 Sept: Panchami Shraadh
  • 12 Sept: Shashti Shraadh
  • 13 Sept: Saptami Shraadh
  • 14 Sept: Ashtami Shraadh
  • 15 Sept: Navami Shraadh
  • 16 Sept: Dashami Shraadh
  • 17 Sept: Ekadashi Shraadh
  • 18 Sept: Dwadashi Shraadh
  • 19 Sept: Trayodashi Shraadh
  • 20 Sept: Chaturdashi Shraadh
  • 21 Sept: Sarv Pitru Amavasya
  • 22 Sept: Matamah (maternal grandfather) Shraadh

Pitru Dosh Symptoms And Remedies

Unresolved ancestor-related karmas or Pitru Dosha can result in:

  • Frequent obstacles in life
  • Delay or issues in childbirth
  • Family disputes or instability

Spiritual Remedies:

  • Perform Pind Daan and Tarpan
  • Recite Bhagavad Gita Chapter 15
  • Feed cows, crows, dogs, and Brahmins
  • Offer sesame water (til arghya) after sunrise daily

Important Rules To Follow During Pitru Paksh

On the day of a lunar eclipse, shraadh rituals like tarpan are allowed only before noon (madhyahn period). During Pitru Paksh auspicious activities such as weddings, housewarming ceremonies, haircuts, and nail trimming should be strictly avoided. To protect yourself from Pitru Dosh, it is recommended to perform Pind Daan on Sarva Pitru Amavasya, feed cows, crows, and Brahmins, and ensure proper ancestral offerings.

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