Pitru Paksha Tarpan Vidhi
Pitru Paksha is an ancient tradition or ritual dedicated to our ancestors. During Pitru Paksha, everyone gathers to pay homage to their respective ancestors by performing the rituals diligently. Pitru Paksha usually starts during Purnima of the Bhadra month and lasts till Amavasya of Ashvin month, per Hindu calendars.
In 2023, the Pitru Paksha tithi (ritual) will start from September 29 onwards. The tithi will conclude on October 14. It is important to perform all the rituals and puja ceremonies as per the traditions. If you’re performing the rituals of Pitru Paksha, you will have to visit Ganga to pray for the well-being of all ancestors.
Performing Pitru Paksha tarpan isn’t easy so you will need expert Pandits. At SmartPuja, we will help you perform 400+ pujas and homas with full dedication. With our presence in various locations of India like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Delhi, Kolkata, and more, we can make performing Pitru Paksha tarpan vidhi smooth and easy for you.
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During Pitru Paksha, you must visit Ganga and make offerings to your ancestors. There are certain ingredients that you will need to make the Tarpan. Whether you’re new or know about Tarpan vidhi, you must follow the right procedure and provide the right offerings.
Our expert Pandits at SmartPuja can guide you through doing the Tarpan as per rituals.
- You will need ingredients like Kush, Jau (barley), Akshath and Kaala til (black sesame seeds) to perform the Tarpan properly. If you don’t have access to these ingredients, our Pandits at SmartPuja will arrange it all for you.
- While making the offerings, the Pandit will guide you through the process and chant the mantras. You must also repeat the mantras and keep chanting them.
- After making the offerings, you should pray to your ancestors and ask for forgiveness for your mistakes. Praying for the well-being of your ancestors and seeking forgiveness will bring prosperity and blessings from them. You cannot perform Tarpan vidhi at home.
You must visit a waterbody, preferably the Ganga or any other holy river, to perform Tarpan. The Tarpan Vidhi during Pitru Paksha is usually performed early in the morning.
Importance of Pitru Paksha
It is believed that the last three generations of our ancestors lived in Pitru Loka (the place between Heaven and Earth). This place is ruled by Lord Yama (the God of Death), who takes a deceased soul from Earth to Pitruloka. When the living perform Tarpan during Pitru Paksha for their deceased ancestors, the ancestors in Pitru Loka get salvation and move to Heaven.
Conclusion
Pitru Paksha is one of the most important rituals in Hinduism. It is important to perform the rituals according to the traditions and customs. The expert pandits at SmartPuja can guide you through performing the rituals of Pitru Paksha. You can book an online consultation with us to learn more about the process, or connect with our Vedic experts at 080-61160400 to know more!
