The Pitru Paksha 2025 began on September 7th, and the first Pratipada Shraddh is being observed on Monday, September 8th. On this day, Shraddh is performed for ancestors who passed away on the Pratipada Tithi (first day) of either the Krishna (waning) or Shukla (waxing) Paksha (fortnight) in any month. Devotees can receive the blessings of their ancestors by performing Pind Daan, Tarpan, and other religious rituals at home or with the assistance of a priest.
Pratipada Shraddh 2025: The first day of Pitru Paksha, September 8th, Monday, is being observed as Pratipada Shraddh. This Shraddh is performed for ancestors who died on the Pratipada Tithi of any month. In Hinduism, during Pitru Paksha, devotees perform Pind Daan, Tarpan, and Shraddh at home or with the help of a priest to appease their ancestors and achieve happiness, prosperity, and auspiciousness in life. The Kutup and Rohin Muhurt are considered particularly auspicious for today's Shraddh.
Auspicious Muhurt for Pratipada Shraddh 2025
The Kutup and Rohin Muhurt are considered especially auspicious for Pratipada Shraddh. Today, the Kutup Muhurt will be from 11:09 AM to 11:59 AM, while the Rohin Muhurt will be from 11:59 AM to 12:49 PM. The Aparahna Kaal (afternoon period) will be from 12:49 PM to 03:18 PM. The Pratipada Tithi began on the night of September 7th at 11:38 PM and will conclude on the night of September 8th at 09:11 PM.
Method for Performing Shraddh at Home
To perform Shraddh at home without a priest, first, take a bath in the morning and sprinkle Gangajal after cleaning the house. Sit facing the South and place Gangajal, milk, rice, sesame seeds, barley, and white flowers in a copper vessel. Add Kush grass to it and offer water towards the South with your hand, remembering your ancestors. Perform Pind Daan in the name of the ancestors, which involves making a pind (ball) with barley, rice, sesame seeds, and milk and offering it while chanting the mantra “Om Pitrubhyah Namah”. Afterward, offer food to a Brahmin, perform Panchbali (offering to cow, crow, dog, ants, and peepal tree), and complete the Shraddh ceremony by giving charity and dakshina according to your capacity.
