Pitru Paksha Pujas

Significance of Pitru Paksha Pujas

Pitru Paksha Pujas are performed as a respect to ancestors by offering them food, water, etc., which helps to liberate their souls and move on to higher realms or attain Moksha. The Pitru Paksha or Shraadh is a period of 16 days, each year, in which the family members of transcended loved ones/ancestors, offer special ritualistic prayers by following the Pitru Paksha Puja Vidhi. As mentioned in the Puranas it is important to garner the blessings of ancestors to lead a smooth life and liberate their souls, which is said to be achieved when Pitru Paksha Pujas are conducted every year.

Pitru Paksha 2021

Pitru Paksha 2021 start date - September 20, Monday.

The Pitru Pooja is very significant for Hindus. It is believed that the transcended loved ones are restless in the Pitra Lok or Pitru Lok which is ruled by Yama, the God of death.

When Pitru Paksha Puja samagri is done by offering food, known as Pind Daan to the ancestors and doing the Shraadh Puja brings peace to the souls of ancestors and guides them to Moksha. The ritual of Tarpan is also done to offer gratitude to the ancestors by offering water of the Ganga along with the chanting of Mantras. Generally, family member/s offering Tarpan stand in the water of Ganga River and follow the Tarpan Vidhi as directed by the Pandits. If it is not possible to do Tarpan on each day of the Pitru Paksha, it should be done on the last day of Pitru Paksha, i.e., while performing the Mahalaya Shraadh Puja or Pitra Puja on Amavasya.

The Pitru Paksha Pujas include Pitru Paksha Shraadh Puja, Tripindi Shraad Puja, Mahalaya Shraadh Puja or Pitra Puja on Amavasya and other Pujas for ancestors.

Performing the Pitru Paksha Pujas brings the blessings of the ancestors and clears obstacles from the path of the family member and brings success, prosperity, good health and much more. Tarpan or offering water to the ancestors is a way of showing gratitude to them.

The other Pujas which are conducted during the time of Pitru Paksha are Pujas which give relief from Pitru Dosha by performing the Pitru Dosh Nivaran Puja and Narayan Nagbali Puja, to get relief from ancestral curses and to absolve the sin of killing snake/s.

Why and How Pitru Paksha Pujas Done

Pitru Paksha Pujas are done to liberate the souls of ancestors and provides peace to them. The Pujas bring meritorious outcome for the person who is performing the Pitru Paksha Pujas.

Eating non-vegetarian is strictly prohibited for those who are planning to do Pitru Paksha Puja samagri during the 16 days of Shraadh. The Pitru Paksha Pujas are generally conducted by the first-born son of the family and traditionally has been conducted only by male members of the family. But with change of time, women too can perform the Pujas.

The Pitru Poojas should be done under the guidance of a qualified Pundit who carefully guides through the Pitru Paksha Puja Vidhi.

Offering food and Pind Daan to the ancestors is said to clear Karmic debts owed to the ancestors. The Pind is a ball or dumpling made by mixing boiled Rice and Black Sesame seeds. During Pind Daan, seven such dumplings are made and offered. The food for ancestors is fed by Dogs and birds like Crows, as it is said that it is actually being consumed by the ancestors, through the animals and birds.

Tarpan is also a part of Pitru Paksha Puja Vidhi, which is offering water along with Mantra chanting. Tarpan is done every Pitru Paksha day or on the last day by following the Puja Vidhi. Another important ritual is to donate money/food/clothes to the needy during the Pitru Paksha. Feeding a sumptuous meal to Brahmins is also considered to bring positive results during the Pitru Paksha. Tripindi Shraadh Puja is conducted for three generation of ancestors for liberating their soul and resting them in peace.

Conducting Pitru Paksha Puja samagri every year during the Pitru Paksha or Shraadh brings blessings from the ancestors.

Purpose and Benefits of Pitru Paksha Pujas

Pitru Paksha Pujas are performed by the present generation to offer homage to the ancestors and help the departed souls move from the realm that they are to Moksha.

It is believed that the souls of our ancestors descend on the Earth plain during the Pitru Paksha Puja samagri to bless their lineage. Conducting these Pujas correctly by following the Pitru Paksha Puja Vidhi, using the proper Pitru Paksha Puja samagri and chanting the Pitru Paksha Puja Mantras is important to serve the purpose of the Pujas.

Some benefits of Pitru Paksha Puja are:

• By conducting the Pitru Pakha Puja several benefits are gained by the family member.
• It heals physical and mental illnesses and diseases.
• Conducting the Pujas brings growth in business/career.
• Pitru Paksha Pujas brings prosperity, peace and new opportunities.
• It establishes harmony among family members and eliminates animosity or discord, by the blessings of the ancestors.
• Unnatural and untimely death of family members is averted by conducting the Pitru Paksha Pujas.
• It clears delays in marriage if the family member is facing such a challenge.
• The Pitru Paksha Pujas ensure the well being of the person conducting it as well as that of the departed loved ones.

Why Pitru Paksha Pujas from Rudra Centre Puja Services

We, at Rudra Centre Puja Services organize Pitru Paksha Pujas at our own temple in holy Trimbakeshwar temple (Nasik district). Trimbakeshwar is famous for its Jyotirling Shiva Temple, but we have our exclusive Temple at Trimbakeshwar where the Pitru Paksha Pujas are conducted when you book Pitru Paksh Puja online with us.

Our experienced and qualified Karam Kandi Pundits meticulously perform the Pitru Paksha Puja Vidhis following Vedic rituals. The Pujas are conducted by our team of Pundits as per your selection from the choices of Pujas we offer for Pitru Paksha.

Whether it is a group Puja or individual, we follow Vedic rituals, with perfect Pitru Paksha Puja Mantra Japa and other Vidhis. Our Puja services are well organized and the important Pujas are carried out seamlessly as per your specifications.

Book Online Pitru Paksha Pujas from Rudra Centre Puja Services at Best Prices

Rudra Centre Puja Services offers potential Pitru Paksha Pujas online which covers all the Pujas which can be done during the period of Pitru Paksha or Shraadh. Pujas for ancestors as well as Pujas like Narayan Nagbali Puja and Pitru Dosh Nivaran Puja, which is conducted to get relief from Pitru Dosha that maybe present in the Kundli or Horoscope of an individual, are a part of our collection of Pitru Paksha Pujas.

The Pitru Paksha Puja online are done following the prescribed Vedic rituals, which are performed by our in-house qualified and experienced Pundits at our personal temple in Trimbakeshwar. The Pujas include group Pujas like, Pitru Paksa Shradh Mahapuja, group Narayan Nagbali rites, etc.

The other Pujas are conducted individually like, Tripindi Shraadh Puja, Sampoorna Shradh Ritual for the deceased loved ones, Mahalaya Shraadh Puja, Moksha Prapti Puja and Yajna, etc.

You can browse our site and choose from the Pitru Paksha Pujas you require to conduct. You get the best services from us when you book the Pitru Paksha Puja online with us at the bet price. Once you book your Puja our efficient services ensure that your Puja is executed for your optimum benefit.