Pitru Paksha 2025: What Is The Starting And End Date? Check Rituals, Significance, Other Details

Pitru Paksha 2025: The sacred 16-day period, also known as Shradha Paksha or Pitru Paksha 2025, began on Sunday, September 7. The period is dedicated to offering prayers and rituals for one's ancestors.

The 16-day ritual is dedicated to honouring the souls of ancestors who have passed away. During Pitru Paksha, people perform various pujas, charitable events to remember and pay respects to the departed souls. Here are all the details about Pitru Paksha, its significance, and key dates.

What Is Pitru Paksha?

It is a 16-day ritual period that is dedicated to honouring the souls of ancestors who have passed away. The main aim of performing Pitru Paksha is to do charitable events and show reverence to the forefathers.

It is considered to be an important practice of performing ritual during Pitru Paksha to help the deceased attain moksha or liberation. This sacred time is considered crucial for spiritual practices and ceremonies.

What is Mahalaya Amavasya? What Is the Importance?

Mahalaya Amavasya is the final day of Pitru Paksha. It is also known as Sarvapitri Amavasya or Mahalaya Amavasya. It holds immense significance as it marks the conclusion of the rituals and is considered the most significant day for homage to ancestors.

When Will Pitru Paksha 2025 End?

The Pitru Paksha 2025 will end this year on Sunday, 21 September, 2025. Throughout the Pitru Paksha, the Shraddha rituals are performed by the eldest son or another male relative of the deceased. During this period, followers of Hindu religion, abstain from performing auspicious tasks like marriages, starting a new work, or purchasing jewellery or property.

Pitru Paksha 2025 Key Dates

Purnima Shraddh: The day falls on Sunday, September 7.

Pratipada Shradh was performed on September 8 from 11:38 pm to 9:11 pm.

Sarva Pitru Amavasya will fall on September 21 from 12:16 am to 1:23 am.

This period is deemed auspicious for conducting various pujas and charitable activities. Special dishes loved by the deceased are prepared as offerings during these ceremonies. Despite its spiritual significance, it is considered inauspicious to engage in weddings or major purchases during this time.

The period is considered highly important and significant for remembering ancestors and deceased family members. The period serves as a reminder that people should not forget their duties towards their ancestors. By performing these rituals, individuals seek blessings of their ancestors and also ensure peace for their souls.