Dos and Don’ts During Pitru Paksha

Pitru Paksha will start on September 29 and continue till October 13, 2023. During these 15 days, following the rules and regulations properly becomes extremely important. Since you will pray to your ancestors and forefathers, you must perform the rituals properly. 

During Pitru Paksha, Hindus do not organise important functions like engagements, marriage, child mundan, or even griha pravesha (housewarming), thinking it negative or inauspicious. During these 15 days, you must pay tribute to the ancestors and ask for forgiveness. If you are suffering from any Pitru Dosha or curse of the ancestors, this is the most important time to seek forgiveness to free oneself from it.

Do’s and Don’ts of Pitru Paksha

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Since you will be paying homage to your ancestors, it is important that you follow all the rituals properly. The failure to do so can lead to problems and also Pitru Dosha. To avoid these risks, our Pandits at SmartPuja can guide you through the entire process. You must be aware of certain dos and don’ts from the beginning. Below, we will discuss all the dos and don’ts of Pitru Paksha that you must know.

Dos of Pitru Paksha

• You should donate food to the needy. At the same time, donating food to animals like cows, ants, dogs, crows, and others is advisable. It is believed that feeding the animals during this time will lead to food reaching our ancestors. 
• The Pind Daan must be performed by the eldest son of the deceased soul according to the customs and rituals guided by the Pandit for Pitru Paksha. 
• Men performing the pind daan should try to maintain celibacy during this time. 
• The Pitru Paksha puja should be performed with rice and sesame seeds. These must be offered to a crow as they are considered messengers of God Yama. 
• While performing the Puja, the men must wear a white cotton dhoti and be bare-chested. 
• In many traditions, it is said that men who perform the Pitru Paksha puja must eat only one meal a day.

Don’ts of Pitru Paksha

• It is strongly advisable to refrain from consuming any non-vegetarian food. You must also avoid consuming certain ingredients like garlic, chana, cucumbers, black mustard, masoor dal, urad dal and more. 
• You must not consume paan, alcohol, or cigarettes. It is also advisable to stay away from supari. 
• During these 15 days, you should not go for a haircut or cut your nails or even shave your beard. 
• No auspicious functions should be performed during this time. 
• You should not be buying any new items that are either luxurious or comfortable. 
• You must refrain from using any objects made of iron during Pitru Paksha.

Conclusion

Following the rules and regulations during Pitru Paksha is important so you don’t get any Pitru dosha. The expert Pandits at SmartPuja know all the Puja services’ rituals and can also guide you through them. Our Pandits will help you perform the Puja with due diligence without any mistakes. So, contact us at 080-61160400