Pitru Paksha 2023: What Are The Dates For Shradh In 2023? Which Day Is Best To Perform Shradh

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Pitru Paksha 2023 Shradh Dates: Every year, people belonging to the Hindu community observe Pitru Paksha, which is a 16-day period dedicated to paying homage to their deceased ancestors and seeking their blessings. There is a belief that the souls of the ancestors reside in Pitrulok and they descend on earth during these 16 days of Pitru Paksha.

Commonly known as Shradh Paksha, it lasts from the full moon of Bhadrapada month to the new moon day of Ashwin month. This year Pitru Paksha is starting on Friday, 29 September 2023 and it will continue till Saturday, 14 October 2023.

Performing Shradh rituals during the Pitru Paksha, also known as Mahalaya Paksha is considered highly significant in Hindu tradition. Therefore, we have listed the Pitru Paksha Shradh dates and also which one will be the best day during this period to perform Shradh rituals.

Pitru Paksha 2023: What Are The Dates For Shradh In 2023?

• Friday, 29 September 2023: Purnima Shradh, Pratipada Shradh
• Saturday, 30 September 2023: Dwitiya Shradh
• Sunday, 01 October 2023: Tritiya Shradh
• Monday, 02 October 2023: Chaturthi Shradh (Maha Bharani Shradh)
• Tuesday, 03 October 2023: Panchami Shradh
• Wednesday, 04 October 2023: Shashti Shradh
• Thursday, 05 October 2023: Saptami Shradh
• Friday, 06 October 2023: Ashtami Shradh
• Saturday, 07 October 2023: Navami Shradh
• Sunday, 08 October 2023: Dashmi Shradh
• Monday, 09 October 2023: Ekadashi Shradh
• Tuesday, 11 October 2023: Dwadashi Shradh
• Wednesday, 12 October 2023: Magha Shradh
• Thursday, 13 October 2023: Chaturdashi Shradh
• Friday, 14 October 2023: Sarva Pitru Shradh

Pitru Paksha 2023: Which Day Is Best To Perform Shradh
Sarvapitri Amavasya (all ancestors' new moon day), which is dedicated to all ancestors, is a very important day in Pitru Paksha. If family members have forgotten to perform shradh rituals before, they can do it on this day to ensure the souls of the deceased ancestors and happy and at peace.

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