Pitru Paksha second date Shradh 2024: Shraddha is performed during Pitru Paksha to satisfy the ancestors. In these 15 days, one should donate water daily and donate food and clothes etc. on the date. Today will be the first day of Shraddha and tomorrow will be the second day. Dwitiya Shraddha is also known as Dooj Shraddha. This time Pitru Paksha will last for 15 days till the new moon day of Ashwin month. Thursday, 19th September will be the second day of Pitru Paksha or Dwitiya Shraddha Tithi. Let us know which ancestors’ Shraddha should be performed on the second day of Pitru Paksha, the Shraddha method and which family members can perform Shraddha –
Whose Shraddha should be performed on the second day of Pitru Paksha?
On 19th September, perform Shraddha of those ancestors who died on the second date of any month. According to the Panchang, Shraddha can be performed on this day on the second day of Shukla Paksha or Krishna Paksha. If the date of father’s birth is not known then Shraddha should be performed for Pitra Visarjan. To perform Dwitiya Shraddha, Kutup, Rauhin, Aparahan Muhurta etc. are considered auspicious times.
How to perform Dwitiya Shraddha Karma: On this day, invoke the ancestors by placing flowers etc. at the main entrance of the house. First take out the grass of crow, dog and cow, symbols of Yama. Take milk, water, sesame seeds and flowers in a vessel. Offer tarpan thrice with kush and black sesame seeds. Donate clothes, fruits, sweets etc. to a Brahmin. Those who could not find Brahmins can distribute food etc. in the temple.
Who can perform Shraddha: Astrologer Pandit Surendra Sharma told that these days the ancestors are pleased by donating food, fruits, sweets etc. of their choice. By getting his blessings, it is possible to get relief from Pitra Dosha. He said that Shraddha can be performed for three generations and the son, grandson, nephew and nephew have the right to perform it. This time there is no decay of any date. Therefore, offerings can be made on all the sixteen days. He told that during these days ancestors come to the homes of their relatives.
Disclaimer: The information given in this article is based on assumptions. For detailed and more information, please consult an expert in the relevant field.
