Pitru Paksha 2025 Dates (Sept 16 – Oct 3): Honour, Offer, Remember

Pitru Paksha is a sacred 16-day period to pay tribute to one’s ancestors through Shraddha rituals, charity, and remembrance. In 2025, it begins on Tuesday, September 16 and ends on Friday, October 3 with Mahalaya Amavasya, the most important day for ancestral offerings.

Why Pitru Paksha Matters?

• Spiritual Fulfilment: Help ancestors attain peace through rituals like Tarpan, Pinda Daan, and Anna Daan
• Karmic Merit: Acts of charity during this period are believed to carry multiplied blessings
• Gratitude in Action: Giving back is a sacred expression of honouring your lineage

Key Dates & Observances

Perform rituals during morning or evening Sandhya. Refer to local Panchang for exact tithi timings.

Give in Their Name with Akshaya Chaitanya

Celebrate Pitru Paksha with purpose by feeding the hungry in your ancestors' memory:

• ₹ 500 feeds 20 people
• ₹ 1,000 feeds 50
• ₹ 5,000 sponsors a community Shraddha meal
• Receive an 80G tax receipt and an optional digital certificate with your ancestors’ names

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Key Observance Days in Pitru Paksha

1. Mahalaya Amavasya (Oct 3, 2025)

Most important day of Pitru Paksha to perform Sarvapi ~tri Daan (universal ancestral donation) and Mahaanugraha Shraddha rituals done before Amavasya Tithi ends

2. Somvati Amavasya (If it falls during Pitru Paksha)

In 2025, Amavasya is on Friday (Somvar), making Somvati Amavasya especially significant. Perform water offerings to all ancestors (Sarva Tarpan)

3. Saturdays

Saturdays are respected days for Shraddha, as they’re ruled by Shani (Saturn). Recommended for Tarpan and Pind Daan rituals.

4. Daily Shraddha Days (Sept 16–Oct 3)

You can perform shraddha everyday with minimal offerings. Food distribution (food donation) is considered a valid Shraddha act

🕒 Tithi-Specific Timings (Muhurta)

Each tithi spans 24 hours from sunrise to the next day’s sunrise, but for rituals:

1. Perform Shraddha during Pratah Sandhya (morning twilight, ideal time) or Pradosh Sandhya (evening),
2. On Mahalaya Amavasya, the entire Paksha is focused on Amavasya, thus morning muhurta is highly exalted
3. Tithi charts differ by timezone—refer to local Panchang or use apps like Drik Panchang

🙏 Why Giving During Pitru Paksha Matters

1. Liberation of Ancestors: Believed to help ancient souls attain peace and divine abode
2. Fulfilment of Gratefulness: A spiritual duty to honor ancestors through remembrance and charity
3. Karmic Benefits: Donation made during this period generates merit (punya) and positive energy
4. Community Connection: Feeding Brahmins, widows, and orphans strengthens bonds and goodwill

💞 Akshaya Chaitanya’s Pitru Paksha Donation Program

If you're looking for a meaningful way to honor ancestors, consider donating through our dedicated food donation program. Here’s how it works:

1. Meals for Needy Families: Provide midday or evening meals at shelters and community centers
2. Meals for Children: Offer essential staples to poor children and children in school
3. Charity in Memory of Ancestors: Receive a custom e‑certificate, receive invocation of names during rituals

✅ How to Donate (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the Pitru Paksha donation page
2. Choose your amount or create a custom donation
3. Share your details and Choose Annadan date
4. Make payment (UPI, net‑banking, cards)
5. Receive instant tax receipt & digital certificate
6. Your donation will be used during the 16-day Shraddha period