Pitru Paksha Navami, Dashami & Ekadashi 3 Pitru Mukti Teerth Brahmin Seva
🔱 3 Mahatithis - Three Dimensions of the Journey
Navami | Bindhu Sarovar, Siddhpur | 4 October 2026
Matru Navami is the one tithi in all of Pitru Paksha specifically dedicated to the maternal lineage, women ancestors whose Shraddh most families have never performed separately. Bindhu Sarovar is Matru Gaya, the one Teertha in all of Hinduism prescribed specifically for maternal ancestors where Sage Kapila performed ancestral rites for his mother Devahuti and Parashuram performed Matru Shraddh for Renuka.
Dashami | Rameshwaram Ghat | 5 October 2026
The Garuda Purana describes Dashami as the tithi by which the ancestor's subtle Pinda-body reaches completion, the moment the soul's subtle form is fully formed in the ancestral realm. It is a critical threshold in the ancestor's journey, and Rameshwaram, the southern supreme Pitru Teertha where Shiva and Vishnu's grace converge and where Rama himself performed Shraddh is the location the tradition aligns with this crossing.
Ekadashi | Ganga Ghat, Haridwar | 6 October 2026
Ekadashi belongs to Vishnu - Pitru-Moksha-Pradah, the ultimate provider of ancestral Moksha. It is the final dedicated tithi before Sarv Pitru Amavasya, making it the last opportunity to perform a tithi-specific offering before the window closes. Haridwar is Vishnu's own city, the gateway where Maa Ganga first touches the plains, the sacred river that answered Bhagiratha's tapasya and freed his 60,000 ancestors.
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The Garuda Purana clearly states that ancestors reside in Pitru Loka in a “vayu-rupa” (air-like form) and return to their descendants during Pitru Paksha. The ancestors are said to reside in Chandraloka, and during Pitru Paksha, the distance between Earth and the Moon is at its shortest, both scientifically and spiritually. On Purnima, when the Moon is full, the ancestors are believed to be at their most active and receptive. This is the science of Shradh - when a descendant remembers their ancestors with a Sankalp in their name, the invitation is believed to reach that soul.
Every human being is born with five debts, among which Pitru Rin is considered the greatest. If it is not fulfilled through Shraadh and Tarpan during Pitru Paksha, it gradually takes the form of “Pitru Dosha.” To a greater or lesser extent, everyone carries some form of Pitru Rin in their life. However, in families that regularly perform Pitru rituals, this Dosha is believed to remain inactive. In families that have not performed Shraadh for several generations, this Dosha is believed to become more prominent.
Yes, absolutely. It is a major misconception that only men can perform Shraadh. The Ramayana provides an example: when Rama and Lakshmana went to collect the required materials, Mata Sita performed Pind Daan for King Dasharatha alone on the banks of the Phalgu River. This Shraadh was so powerful that Rama’s Sankalp letter became a witness. The verse “Ye ke chasmatkule jata aputta gotravighrahah” clearly indicates that even in the absence of a son, a daughter or any descendant can perform Shraadh.
Yes! Shraadh is not performed only for deceased parents - it can also be performed for grandparents, maternal grandparents, great-grandparents, and any departed ancestor of the family. Even if all three generations are alive, their ancestors (such as great-grandparents) may still be awaiting Shraadh. The Sankalp during Pitru Paksha is always made for “all the ancestors of the lineage.”
Pitru rituals, Tarpan, and Shraadh can be performed throughout the year, but their spiritual significance during Pitru Paksha is believed to be thousands of times greater. The reason is that during this fortnight, ancestors are believed to come closer to Earth, allowing offerings to reach them more directly and immediately. Just as there is a difference between making a phone call and speaking to someone face-to-face, Shraadh during Pitru Paksha is like speaking to them face-to-face. The Markandeya Purana states that Tarpan performed during Pitru Paksha keeps the ancestors satisfied throughout the year.
Yes, the scriptures give clear permission for this. - those who were dear to you and whose passing brought you grief - may also be honoured through Shraadh. During Pitru Paksha, take a special Sankalp in their name and perform the rituals for the peace of their soul. There is no limit to love, and Shraadh is considered its highest expression.
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