Pitru paksha 2025: Pitra Paksha or Shraddhapaksha is considered an important period of Hinduism, which is dedicated to the ancestors. During this time, works like Shraddha, Tarpan and Pindadan of dead ancestors of three generations are done. Pitru Paksha runs from the full moon date of Bhadrapada to the Amavasya of Ashwin month i.e. 15 days. This year, Pitra Paksha has started from 7 September, which will end on 21 September 2025 on Sarva Pitra Amavasya.

During the Pitru Paksha, the ancestors are worshiped on the date of death, Brahmins are served food, water, sesame and kush are offered to the ancestors, the meat and the food items are forbidden in the ancestral, and during this time the importance of charity is also increased. But there are some things that are completely forbidden on the ancestral side. That is, this work should not be done during the 15 -day period of Pitru Paksha.

What work should not be done in 15 days of Pitru Paksha

It is believed that the soul of our dead ancestors in the ancestral side falls on the stroke. At this time, when he is paid tributes through Tarpan, Shraddha and Pindadan by his dynasty, Pitra is very happy and blesses his dynasty. But there are some things that if done during Pitru Paksha, then Pitra also becomes very sad. It is believed that if forbidden works are done at this time, then it may have to bear inauspicious results. Therefore, know what are the works that should not be done in 15 days of Shraddha Paksha.

Home entry or buying new house-vehicle

In the 15 days of Pitra Paksha, one should not enter the new house house nor should we shop for new property or vehicle etc. at this time. If you want to do any of these things, then do it only after Pitru Paksha.

Engagement, wedding or other manglic programs

Pitru Paksha falls during Chaturmas. There are already auspicious time for Manglik works in Chaturmas. But this time is also not considered auspicious for the wedding-dispute shopping or interacting for a relationship or to ensure marriage. You can do this work only after the end of Pitra Paksha.

Mundan

Mundan and Karnavedha (ear piercing) are an important rites of Hinduism. But this rituals should be avoided at the time of Pitru Paksha.

Shopping for gold-silver, new clothes or valuables

It is believed that at the time of Pitra Paksha, you should not shop for gold and silver and do not buy any valuable item for the house at this time. Do not buy new clothes in 15 days of Shraddha Paksha.

Start of new trade or business

If you are thinking of starting a new business then it would be better to stop a little. Actually, the time of Pitra Paksha is not a joy or gaiety but a time to mourn. Therefore, if possible, live a simple life at this time and take only sattvic things.