Pitru Paksha Mantra: Chants to Honor the Ancestors
Pitru Paksha is when Hindus offer prayers for their ancestors through a ritual of offerings of prayer, food and water. It is for the departed souls of the family members, also known as Shradh. Different names across different parts of India know Pitru Paksha. Some common names used for Pitru Paksha include Kanagat, Jitya, Pitru