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Hours past midnight are higher than 24:00 and fall on next day. In Panchang day starts and ends with sunrise.
Dwitiya Shraddha is done for those deceased family members who died on Dwitiya Tithi, including both Shukla and Krishna Paksha Dwitiya.
Dwitiya Shraddha is also known as Dooj Shraddha.
Pitru Paksha Shraddhas are Parvan Shraddhas (पार्वण श्राद्ध) and auspicious time to perform them is either Kutup Muhurat and Rohina etc. Muhurat after that till Aparahna Kala gets over. Tarpan (तर्पण) is done at the end of the Shraddha.
The Dwitiya Shraddha, performed on the second day of Pitru Paksha, is also considered especially auspicious and meritorious. On this day, sacred rituals such as Pinda Daan, Tarpan and Shraddha ceremonies are conducted for the satisfaction of ancestors who passed away on the Dwitiya Tithi. Performing Shraddha on this day is believed to fulfill all desires of the performer.
During Dwitiya Shraddha, the use of Til, i.e., sesame seeds and Sattu is deemed essential. The ritual should be performed with the Yajnopavita, i.e., sacred thread worn over the right shoulder known as Apasavya, facing the south-west direction, by mixing sesame seeds into Sattu and offering it to the ancestors.
As part of the Shraddha ceremony, a portion of food is set aside for the Deities, Cow, Dog, Crow and Ants, which is known as Panchabali. According to belief, the ancestors consume the offerings through these beings and become pleased. The satisfaction of the ancestors leads to the removal of Pitru Dosha and brings peace and prosperity to the household.
Through this Shraddha Tithi Calculator, you can find out the Hindu Tithi prevailing at the time of death of a person by inputting the date and time of his death. In Hinduism, the annual Shraddha is performed every year on the Hindu Tithi of death of a deceased family member.
The days of Shraddha in the current year are listed. According to the Hindu calendar, every year during the fifteen days of Pitru Paksha, Hindus perform Shraddha rituals for their ancestors. The last day of Pitru Paksha is very important and is called Sarvapitru Amavasya.
Gajachchhaya Yoga is formed when the Surya and Chandra transit on special Tithi and Nakshtara. Gajachchhaya Yoga does not occur every year, but it is always formed during the time of Pitru Paksha and is considered extremely auspicious for rituals like Shraddha etc.
This is the most significant and last day of Pitru Paksha. This day is also known as Sarvapitri Amavasya or Mahalaya Amavasya. One can perform single Shraddha on Amavasya day if one is unable to perform Shraddha during the whole Pitru Paksha.
Kutup Muhurta, Rohina Muhurta and Aparahna Kaal are listed to perform Purnima Shraddha as per the local time. On this day, rituals like Shraddha, Tarpan etc. are performed for the ancestors. It is also called Shraddhi Purnima and Proshthapadi Purnima Shraddha.
In Hinduism, 96 occasions are considered suitable for performing Shraddha including 12 Amavasya days, 12 Sankranti and 15 Pitru Paksha days i.e. Mahalaya days. Shraddha rituals are performed with the desire to satisfy the ancestors.
Various types of Shraddha including Nitya, Naimittika and Kamya Shraddha and their differences are described. Description of many types of Shraddha is found in Matsya Purana and Yama Smriti, which have been divided into five main categories.
This article offers essential information regarding Pitru Paksha, including its duration, timing, and related rituals. It also addresses important questions such as "Why is Shraddha performed?" and provides answers to such common queries.
