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Why Ekadashi & Mahalaya Amavasya of Pitru Paksha Are The Best Days to Honour Your Ancestors and Receive Their Blessings?

Our ancient scriptures, like the Garuda Purana, teach us a very important truth: our lives are deeply connected to our ancestors. Just as we inherit their name and property, we also carry their spiritual debts, known as Pitru Rina. When our ancestors are at peace, they shower their family with blessings for health, wealth, and success. But if their souls are restless because proper final rites were not done, their unhappiness can create problems in our lives. To help us honour our ancestors, there is a special time every year called Pitru Paksha. It is believed that during these fifteen days, the souls of our forefathers come down to Earth to be with their families, hoping to receive our love, respect, and offerings.

Within this 15-day sacred period, the tithis of Ekadashi and Mahalaya Amavasya hold immense power. Ekadashi is dearly beloved by Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe and the giver of moksha. Performing Shraadh on this day directly pleases Him, and He ensures that your offerings provide the deepest peace to your ancestors. Mahalaya Amavasya is the final and most significant day of Pitru Paksha. It’s a day to provide offerings and love to all your pitrus and help them move towards liberation, even those you may not know by name or have forgotten by mistake. Performing rituals on these days in the holy city of Kashi - Shiv Ji’s home - is believed to grant complete liberation to their souls.

This special puja combines rituals on both powerful tithis. A Pitru Shraadh Pujan will be performed at Pishach Mochan Kund, a sacred place in Kashi known for freeing souls from all suffering. This is followed by a Grand Ganga Aarti Sankalpa at the holy Assi Ghat. As the lamps are offered to Maa Ganga, a prayer is made for the salvation of your ancestors, ensuring they are content and peaceful. By performing these rites, you not only fulfill your sacred duty but also open the doors to receiving their most powerful blessings for a life free from obstacles.

 This sacred puja through Sri Mandir offers a way to fulfill your duty and bring peace to your ancestors and your family.

Get Divine Blessings for Your Pitrus on Ekadashi and Mahalaya

Ekadashi and Amavasya Pitru Shraadh Pujan and Ganga Ghat Maha Aarti

🙏🕯️ The last chance to please ancestors and seek their blessings

🌑✨ Do not miss this Mahalaya Amavasya. Become a part of the sacred Til Tarpan 🌾 and Pind Daan 🍃 rituals in Gaya and attain spiritual merit.
In Sanatan Dharma, Pitru Paksha holds special importance. This period is dedicated to remembering ancestors and performing rituals for the peace of their souls. Among these, the Amavasya tithi, also called Sarvapitru Amavasya or Mahalaya Amavasya, is considered the most sacred. On this day, Shraadh is performed for ancestors whose date of death is unknown or whose Shraadh was missed. It is believed that on this day, ancestors visit their descendants’ homes, and when offered Tarpan and Pind Daan, they are pleased and bless the family. This year, Mahalaya Amavasya is even more special because according to astrology, this is a rare coincidence, taking place after many years, when both the beginning and the end of Pitru Paksha are occurring during eclipses.

Learn the Importance of Til Tarpan and Pind Daan 🙏

During Pitru Paksha, two main rituals are performed. The first is Pind Daan, which means offering food to the ancestors, and the second is Tarpan, which means offering water. According to the scriptures, when Tarpan is done with til (sesame seeds) and water with devotion, it reaches the ancestors like nectar. It is believed that performing these rituals at a sacred place increases their benefits.The Garuda Purana and Vayu Purana mention that performing Shraadh, Tarpan, and Pind Daan is the duty of every person. This brings the blessings of ancestors and keeps peace in the family. Those who do not remember their ancestors or perform Shraadh may face obstacles and difficulties in life.Problems such as marital delays, concerns about children, struggles in career or education, or health issues are considered the results of neglecting these duties.

Therefore, performing Shraadh and Tarpan to satisfy and bring peace to ancestors is essential. In Hindu tradition, the Dharmaranya Vedi in Gaya is a highly revered place for Pitru Shraadh. It is believed that performing Pind Daan and Shraadh here brings satisfaction to ancestors and merit to the descendants.

For this reason, Sri Mandir is organizing Pind Daan and Til Tarpan in Gaya on Mahalaya Amavasya. By participating in these sacred rites, you too can become a part of this auspicious karma and earn blessings.

For peace of ancestors’ souls and relief from family disputes

Til Tarpan and Pind Daan

💫 A sacred opportunity on Dashami Tithi for Shraadh Puja and Ganga Aarti dedicated to honoring and bringing peace to departed souls.

Our ancient scriptures, such as the Garuda Purana, describe that life is deeply tied to our ancestors. Just as we inherit their wealth and name, we also inherit their spiritual debt, known as Pitru Rin. When our forefathers are at peace, their blessings bring health, prosperity, and harmony to the family. But if the final rites and Shraadh rituals are not performed at the right time and in the proper way, their souls may remain restless, and their grief can manifest as obstacles in our lives. This is why it is considered highly important to honor ancestors during Pitru Paksha. It is believed that in this period, ancestral souls descend to Earth, receiving love, offerings, and blessings from their descendants.

Among these days, the Dashami Tithi holds special importance. Shraadh performed on this day is dedicated to those ancestors who passed away on Dashami according to the Hindu lunar calendar. This day becomes even more spiritually significant when the rituals are performed in Kashi — Lord Shiva’s eternal city, where souls are believed to attain liberation. The Pishach Mochan Kund of Kashi is especially renowned for freeing restless or bound souls.

Thus, on Shraadh Dashami, a special ritual of Pitru Shraadh Puja will be performed at Pishach Mochan Kund, followed by Ganga Aarti at Assi Ghat. Both are considered spiritually powerful ways to wash away sins and bring peace to ancestors. Through Sri Mandir, you can also join this sacred Shraadh Puja and honor your forefathers, ensuring their remembrance brings balance, peace, and positive energy into your life. 🌿🙏

Forgot your ancestor’s tithi? Participate in the Mahalaya (Sarvapitru) Amavasya rituals for divine blessings and spiritual rewards.



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