Shradh - Remembering the Departed Souls
Shradh rituals are performed to calm our departed ancestors. This is a 15-day traditional Hindu ritual, performed by the family members. The person performs this puja after taking a purifying bath, wear white clothes and do pind daan. Vegetarian meals, including the deceased’s favorite food. Strictly avoid alcohol and non-vegetarian food.
‘Jiva Jivasya Jivanam’
The living entity survives by feeding upon another living entity who in turn survives by feeding on another living entity.
According to Hindu mythology, soul of a person lives on the earth even after their death. And Shradh is a way to pay homage to these souls and make sure that they happily depart for their journey to heaven.
Did you know if your ancestors had committed sins or misdeeds, then the bad karma of that sin will be passed on to the living members of the family.
These karmic debts, also known as Pitra Dosh, are reflected by the malefic effects of Jupiter in one’s horoscope. Shradh is the classic way to purify you of any bad karma that has been passed on to you by your ancestors.
What is the Importance of Shraddh in Hindu Rituals?
Shradh is an important ritual to gratify the departed soul even if the cause of death was unnatural such as suicide, accident or murder. For instance, if someone from the family died in an accident (Akaal Mrityu), then Shradh is performed on the last day of Ashwin month i.e., Amavasya.
If a family member has died due to any weapon or poison, their Shradh is performed on Chaturdashi and for those who have died on Chaturdashi, their Shradh is performed on Amavasya. Moreover, people with Kal Sarp Dosh can negate the effects of the dosha by performing a Kal Sarp puja during the time of Shradh. It not only helps one to overcome big problems and tough situations in their life but also blesses you with fruitful returns or gains.
Detailed Information of the Shradh Paksh
Based on Hindu Calendar, this year in 2025, Shradh Paksha is starting from 7th September (Sunday), the Poornima (Full Moon) of Bhadrapada month, and ends on 21st September (Sunday), the Sarva Pitru Amavasya (New Moon).
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Detailed Information:
Amavasya Shraddha on Sunday, September 21, 2025
Kutup Muhurat – 11:50 AM to 12:38 PM
Duration – 00 Hours 49 Mins
Rohina Muhurat – 12:38 PM to 01:27 PM
Duration – 00 Hours 49 Mins
Aparahna Kaal – 01:27 PM to 03:53 PM
Duration – 02 Hours 26 Mins
Amavasya Tithi Begins – 12:16 AM on Sep 21, 2025
Amavasya Tithi Ends – 01:23 AM on Sep 22, 2025
A Deep Understanding of Shradh Rituals
Generally deemed to be inauspicious, families are not expected to participate in any festivities during the Shradh period. Keeping in mind the sanctity of the ritual, one should religiously follow these rituals on the day of Shradh:
- Bath with Ganga Jal and wear white clothes like Dhoti/Pajama Kurta.
- Do Pind Daan (pay homage to the soul of the deceased) with full devotion.
- The prayers must not be offered later than after noon.
- Cook pure vegetarian food.
- Cook the favorite food of the deceased to make their soul happy.
- Worship Tulsi (basil plant) to please the ancestors.
- Feed the Shradh food on banana leaves.
- Refrain from alcohol, non-vegetarian food.
- Black urad, Chana, Masur, Sattu, Black jeera, Radish, Cucumber, Black Salt, Bottle Guard, and Black Mustard.
What are the Astrological Aspects of Shradh?
Shradh Puja and Daan are effective for achieving success in the following aspects of life:
- To reduce the malefic effects of the planet, Jupiter.
- To strengthen financial prosperity and stability.
- To obtain immovable property.
- To accelerate the smooth functioning of business.
- For remarkable higher education of students.
- To protect you and your family from accidents, and health issues.
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