How to do Pitru Tarpan
Tharpanam is an offering to Gods or Pithru devatas (dead ancestors). Tharpanam offered to Gods is named on the basis of God to whom we offer Tharpan – viz. Brahma Tharpanam, Surya Tharpanam, etc. The offering which we make to our dead ancestors is Pithru Tharpanam. Generally, Pithru Tharpanam is done during Amavasya days, Solar … Read more
Pitru Paksha story2012-Mahalaya Paksha Legend-Shraddh paksha katha
Pitru Paksha or Mahalaya Paksha, also known as Shraddh Paksha, is a fortnight dedicated to pay homage to dead ancestors. The Mahabharata has the reference story of Pitru Paksha related to King Karna and its importance. Usually, 14 days of Pitru paksha are observed in Ashwin month as per North Indian Hindi calendars whereas in … Read more
What Do’s and Don’ts of Shradha2012
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
10 Donations Pitra Paksha Shraddh
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 Shraddh Prayers for Moksha of your Ancestors
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
Pitru Shraddh Special Recipe-Kheer Recipe-Suji Halwa Recipe
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
Today Begin Sarvapitra Shradh – Pitra Visarjan
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