'Pitru Paksha' (Pitru Paksha 2024) has great importance in Sanatan Dharma. This month is considered to be the month of ancestors. Pitru Paksha starts with the full moon of Bhadrapada month. At the same time, it ends on Sarvapitre Amavasya. According to astrology, by offering tarpan and pinddaan to ancestors during Pitru Paksha, ancestors of three generations attain salvation.
During Pitru Paksha, many tasks including Manglik are prohibited. Ignoring them makes the ancestors unhappy. This has a bad effect on the life of a particular person. In such a situation, let us know what to do and what not to do during Pitru Paksha-
What should be done during Pitru Paksha?
1. Do not consume greens, sattu, gram dal, gram, gram flour etc. during Pitru Paksha. Do not consume greens and sattu by mistake. Apart from this, also avoid eating lentils, horse gram dal, carrots, radish etc.
2. According to Garuda Purana, do not shop or wear new coloured clothes during this period. Apart from this, do not start any auspicious work during this period. By doing this, a person gets Pitra Dosh.
3. It is said that during this period one should not consume non-vegetarian food. Also, do not consume alcohol. If this is not done, the evil eye of ancestors falls on the person.
4. According to astrology, during this period, one should not insult the elders of the house. Nor should their dignity be hurt. Also, do not harass animals and birds.
What to do during Pitru Paksha
1. During Pitru Paksha, after taking bath and meditation, face south and offer water to the ancestors. After this, offer food to the ancestors.
2. During this time, recite Pitru Chalisa and chant Pitru Mantras.
3. During this time, light a mustard oil lamp every evening on the terrace facing south.
4. Follow the rules of celibacy during this period. Also, serve the needy.
5. During this period, feed animals and birds daily. You can also feed birds on your rooftop.
By following these rules with a kind heart, one gets the blessings of ancestors and gets freedom from Pitra Dosha.
