Ekadashi Shradh 2024: Today is Ekadashi Shradh of Pitru Paksha. Ekadashi Shradh is considered the holiest day. Ekadashi Shradh is known as Gyaras Shradh. On this auspicious day, people worship their ancestors and offer tarpan. It is believed that by doing this, the soul of the departed gets peace. Apart from this, their continued existence in the afterlife is protected. It is said that Ekadashi Shradh acts as a link between the living and the dead.
Method of Ekadashi Shraddha
On this day, wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath. Offer water to Lord Surya and clean the house thoroughly. Then, invite a Brahmin at home and perform Pitra Tarpan. Give them food, clothes and Dakshina. Feed food to cows, crows, dogs and ants on this auspicious day. Donating food, black sesame seeds, milk and rice on this day is highly fruitful. Also, performing Pinddaan is considered to be pious and fruitful. People who have Pitra Dosh can perform Pitra Dosh Nivaran Puja through qualified priests at various major places like Ujjain, Gaya, Prayagraj and Pushkar.
Ekadashi Shraddha Muhurat
Kutup Muhurat – from 11:48 am to 12:36 pm,
Rohin Muhurat – from 12:36 pm to 01:24 pm, PM
afternoon time – from 01:24 pm to 03:48 pm
Upcoming Shraadh dates
29 September 2024- Magha Shraddha, Dwadashi Shraddha
30 September 2024- Trayodashi Shraddha
1 October 2024- Chaturdashi Shraddha
2 October 2024- Sarvapitru Amavasya
How to remember ancestors during Pitru Paksha?
We should regularly offer water to our ancestors during Pitru Paksha. This water is offered in the afternoon while facing south. Black sesame seeds are mixed in the water and Kusha grass is held in the hand. On the day of the ancestor’s death anniversary, food and clothes are donated. On the same day, food is also provided to a poor person. After this, the rituals of Pitru Paksha end.
