Things to remember during Shradha / Pitrapaksha 1. On the day of Shradha, the person who is doing ‘sharadhakarma’ and the Brahmin who is performing the ritual, should follow celibacy. 2. Black & Red colour flowers, strongly scented and odorless flowers Kadamb, Kevada, Bilvapatra, Karvir, Maulsire, all these flowers should not be used for this … Read more
Donation of following 10 articles during ‘Pitra Paksha’ comes under ‘Mahadaan’. Ancestors get pleased if these articles are offered and donated by the person doing Shradhakarma. 1. Donate cow (Gow Daan) – The first and foremost article among the ten ‘Mahadaan’ in Pitra Paksha is Cow. 2. Donate Land (Bhumi Daan)- If ‘Shradhkarta’ can afford … Read more
Pitru Shradh is Starting Today 30th September 2012 and ending to 15th October 2012. Here is a Pitru Shraddh Payers for Moksh and Sankalp. According to shastra’s “Shradya pitran udishya vidhina kriyate yatkarm tat shradham” wondering what it means, it means “what ever acts or deeds that you perform with devotion for your near and … Read more
Kheer RecipeIngredients1/4 cup rice4 cups whole milk1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)6 strands of saffronPinch of crushed cardamom2 tablespoons sliced almonds1 tablespoon sliced pistachios1 teaspoon butter MethodUse a non-stick frying pan to make kheer.Wash rice, changing water until the water appears clear.Melt the butter in a frying pan on medium heat.Add the rice and stir-fry … Read more
Sarva Pitra Shradh is commemorated on the Amavasya (new moon) of Ashwin Krishna. If Shardh has been missed on that particular day or someone’s Shradh Tithi (date) is unknown, Shradh can be done on the same day. At evening, Poori (fried bread) and special dishes (Kheer, Halwa etc.) have been kept on the door. It … Read more
Pitrapaksha (30th September 2012-15th October 2012) Human body is made up of five Koshas – 1. Annamaya Kosha (body), 2. Pranmaya kosha (heart), 3. Manonaya Kosha (Mind) 4. Vigyanman Kosha (wisdom and knowledge),5. Anandmaya Kosha (blessings). These five koshas are intertwined into one another so as to help us transcend the cycle of life and … Read more
Coming Date Shraddh2012 Shraddh will starts 30 Sapetember 2012 with and to Mahalaya Amavashya on 15 October 2012. Shraddh Ceremoney On each day of the dark fortnight (Pitra Paksha), special offerings are made to the ancestors whose lunar date (Tithi) of death corresponds to that particular day. Favourite food items of the departed person are … Read more