Pitru Paksha Daan
Perform Pitru Paksha Daan & receive blessings.
A sacred act of devotion: Bhoomi Daan for Ram Temple with name on Shabari Wall.
During the holy fortnight of Pitru Paksha, offering daan (charity) is believed to bring peace to one’s ancestors and divine blessings to the family. Among the highest forms of donation are contributions made towards:
By performing these acts of seva and daan, devotees honor their forefathers while also walking the path of dharma, compassion, and devotion.
A sacred offering believed to grant immense punya. “Anna daan is Mahadaan.” Your donation supports daily Annadaan during Pitra Paksha.
Serving Gau Mata is equal to serving all gods and ancestors.
A diya lit for your ancestors shines in all realms.
Charity is an important aspect of Pitru Paksha. Donate food, cow, and other essentials to the poor and Brahmins. Giving in the name of your ancestors is believed to help their souls attain peace.
During Pitru Paksha, eating meat, drinking alcohol, or smoking is not allowed. These activities are considered rude to ancestors and can affect the success of the ceremonies.
Pind Daan is usually done by boys or male relatives like brothers and fathers. But if there are no close male relatives, girls, mothers, and granddaughters can also do Pind Daan.
Marriage, moving into a new home, or buying new things are strictly avoided. It's believed that one shouldn't do any lucky activities during Pitru Paksha, also known as Shradh.