Pitru Paksha 2025 has special rules regarding the Shraddha of children. For an unborn child who dies in the womb, traditional Shraddha is not performed; instead, Malin Shodashi and Tarpan rituals are conducted. The same rule applies to children who die before the age of two. Shraddha for children over six years old is performed on their death anniversary or on Trayodashi Tithi, which brings peace and salvation to the departed soul.
Pitru Paksha 2025: This year, Pitru Paksha will begin on September 7th, and adherence to scriptural rules concerning the Shraddha of children will be essential. According to scriptures, traditional Shraddha is not performed for an unborn child who dies in the womb; instead, Malin Shodashi and Tarpan are conducted. These same rules apply to infants or children under two years of age, while Shraddha for children above six years of age should be performed on their death anniversary or on Trayodashi Tithi. The purpose of this is to provide peace and salvation to the departed soul.
Shraddha for Unborn Children
According to scriptures, Shraddha is not performed for an unborn child who dies in the womb. Instead, the Malin Shodashi tradition is followed. This ritual is performed for the peace of the infant's soul and to provide mental and spiritual equilibrium to the family. Malin Shodashi is among the post-death rituals in Hinduism and is completed during the period from death to the final rites.
Shraddha for Children Who Die After Birth
Traditional Shraddha rituals are not performed for infants or children under two years of age. Malin Shodashi and Tarpan are performed for these children, but annual Shraddha or other traditional ceremonies are not observed. This ritual is considered necessary from the perspective of peace and merit.
On Which Tithi to Perform Shraddha for Children
Shraddha for children over six years of age is performed on their death anniversary. If the death anniversary is unknown, then Shraddha and Tarpan should be performed with full rituals on Trayodashi Tithi. According to scriptures, performing Shraddha in this manner brings peace to the child's departed soul and helps it attain salvation.
