Pitru Paksha 2025: Pitru Paksha is starting from 7th September, which will continue till Ashwin Krishna Amavasya. At this time, a special remedy of urad dal, black gram, and rice has been suggested to get rid of Pitru Dosh.
Pitru Paksha 2025: The time of Pitru Paksha is considered very important in Hinduism. At this time, we perform Shradh for our ancestors. It starts on the date of Ashwin Krishna Pratipada and ends on the day of Ashwin Krishna Amavasya, hence it is also known as Pratipada Shradh.
Pitru Paksha lasts for about 14 to 16 days. Its days can also increase or decrease. This time is the best time to get rid of Pitra Dosh and to please them. People adopt many measures to please their ancestors, but the measure of urad dal, black gram and rice is considered to be the most beneficial.
Let us know when the Pitru Paksha starts and what are the benefits of this solution?
What is the importance of urad dal, black gram and rice?
During Pitru Paksha, urad dal, black gram and rice, these three things are very important. They are specially used in performing rituals and Pinddaan at the time of Shraddha and it has religious, cultural and spiritual importance in the scriptures too.
Importance of Urad Dal
According to the scriptures, ancestors like black coloured things, due to which they love Urad Dal very much. This dal is also black in colour. During Shraddha, Urad Dal is used to make Pind, to do charity or in food.
This dal also helps in removing Pitra Dosha and calming the Tamasic nature. Therefore, this dal has special importance.
Importance of black gram:
Black gram is very dear to ancestors because of its black colour. Black gram is included during Shraddha. According to the scriptures, it satisfies the hunger of ancestors and is also used for donating to Brahmins. It is especially used to pacify ancestors who have died an untimely death.
Importance of rice
In Hindu traditions, rice is considered to be a very pure and sattvik food. It is considered to have the most important place in Shraddha and Pinddaan. Especially white rice is mixed with sesame seeds to make Pind, which is offered to the ancestors.
There is a religious belief that rice is a symbol of peace, balance and purity. This is why by offering it, the souls of ancestors get satisfaction and they attain salvation.
