Pratipada Shraddha 2025 – Date, Significance, and Rituals for Ancestor Worship

This day is specifically dedicated to honoring ancestors who passed away on the Pratipada Tithi (1st lunar day) of any month. Offering Pind Daan, Tarpan, and Shraddha rituals on this day is believed to provide peace and liberation (moksha) to the departed souls and remove ancestral karmic debts (Pitru Rin).

Pratipada Shraddha 2025 – Date and Muhurat

• Date: Monday, 8th September 2025
• Tithi Begins: 7th September 2025 at 9:51 PM
• Tithi Ends: 8th September 2025 at 9:15 PM
• Kutup Muhurat (Best Time for Shraddha): 11:55 AM to 12:47 PM
  (Note: Local muhurat may vary slightly based on sunrise)

What is Pitru Paksha and Why Is It Important?

Pitru Paksha is a 15-day period observed in Krishna Paksha (waning moon) of the Bhadrapada or Ashwin month, dedicated to performing shraddha rituals for departed ancestors. It begins with Pratipada Shraddha and culminates on Sarva Pitru Amavasya, the universal day of ancestor worship.

Pratipada Shraddha is especially meant for:

• Family members who passed away on Pratipada Tithi
• Ancestors whose tithi is unknown
• First-generation ancestors or forgotten lineages
• Ancestors who died in sudden or untimely circumstances

Rituals Performed on Pratipada Shraddha

Traditionally, the eldest son or male heir performs the ritual, but women may also observe Shraddha where required.

1. Morning Bath and Preparations
   Begin the day with a holy bath and arrange for puja space.
2. Sankalp (Resolution)
   Offer prayer while naming the ancestor with gotra, tithi, and intention.
3. Pinda Daan
   Prepare rice balls (pindam) mixed with black sesame, ghee, and barley. These are placed on banana leaves or darbha grass.
4. Tarpan
   Offer water mixed with sesame and barley while chanting mantras for the ancestors.
5. Feeding Brahmins or the Needy
   Offer sattvik meals or charity in memory of the departed soul.
6. Dakshina and Donation
   Donate clothes, fruits, or utensils with sincerity and devotion.

All rituals must be completed before Aparahna Kaal (afternoon), ideally during Kutup Muhurat or Rohini Muhurat.

Spiritual and Cultural Importance of Pratipada Shraddha

• Grants peace and elevation to the departed soul
• Clears ancestral karma and Pitru Dosha
• Invokes blessings for family harmony, prosperity, and growth
• Reinforces dharmic responsibility and family tradition

In regions like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh, Shraddha is seen as a sacred duty and not merely a ritual.

What to Avoid on Shraddha Days

• Do not eat onion, garlic, non-vegetarian food, or alcohol
• Avoid marriage functions, home purchases, or celebrations
• Pregnant women and small children should stay away from pinda daan site
• Refrain from performing aarti or pujas for deities during the Shraddha ritual

Observing Shraddha in Modern Homes and Urban Life

Even if you're unable to travel to Gaya or Rameshwaram, you can still perform Shraddha authentically:

• Perform rituals at home through qualified Vedic Pandits
• Book online Shraddha with Sankalpa and Pind Daan at sacred places
• Offer Tarpan and mantra chanting with water and black sesame from your home altar
• Maintain a quiet, sattvik environment and prepare simple food in memory of ancestors

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