📅 Shraddha Tithis Overview (Sep 27–30)
| Date | Day | Tithi | Shraddha For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 September | Sunday | Ashwin Krishna Pratipada | General Shraddha |
| 28 September | Monday | Ashwin Krishna Dwitiya | Ancestors with Dwitiya Tithi |
| 29 September | Tuesday | Ashwin Krishna Tritiya | Female Ancestors |
| 30 September | Wednesday | Ashwin Krishna Chaturthi | Ancestors with Chaturthi Tithi |
📖 What Are Shraddha Tithis?
Shraddha Tithis are specific lunar days during Pitru Paksha on which Shraddha rituals are performed for ancestors based on their date of death (Tithi).
Each tithi holds spiritual authority for satisfying specific categories of Pitru, ensuring:
- Peace to departed souls
- Blessings to descendants
- Removal of ancestral karmic obstacles
🕉️ Importance of Performing Shraddha on Correct Tithi
According to scriptures:
- Shraddha done on correct tithi yields maximum spiritual merit
- Even symbolic offerings are accepted by Pitru
- Wrong or skipped tithi can delay Pitru Shanti
If exact tithi is unknown, Mahalaya Amavasya is considered universal.
🌿 Tithi-wise Significance (Sep 27–30)
🪔 September 27 – Krishna Pratipada Shraddha
- Beginning of Pitru Paksha
- Suitable for general ancestral remembrance
- Ideal for families unsure of death tithi
🪔 September 28 – Krishna Dwitiya Shraddha
- For ancestors who passed on Dwitiya
- Recommended for paternal lineage Shraddha
🪔 September 29 – Krishna Tritiya Shraddha
- Especially significant for female ancestors
- Honours mothers, grandmothers, aunts
🪔 September 30 – Krishna Chaturthi Shraddha
- For ancestors whose death tithi was Chaturthi
- Known for stabilizing family lineage energy
🪔 Common Shraddha Ritual Elements
| Element | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Tarpan | Water offering to Pitru |
| Pinda Daan | Symbolic nourishment |
| Til (Sesame) | Spiritual purification |
| Brahmin Bhojan | Completion of Shraddha |
🍽️ Food & Charity Guidelines
- Simple vegetarian meals
- Feeding cows, birds, and needy
- Avoid wastage of food
- Charity with humility
🌕 Scriptural Reference
Garuda Purana mentions that Shraddha during Pitru Paksha grants ancestors nourishment equivalent to a year of offerings.
📅 Calendar-Style Table Entry
| Observance | Date Range | Lunar Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Shraddha Tithis | Sep 27–30 | Ashwin Krishna Pratipada–Chaturthi |
❓ Short FAQ – Shraddha Tithis
Q1. What are Shraddha Tithis?
Specific lunar dates for ancestral rituals.
Q2. Is Shraddha mandatory on exact tithi?
Yes, it gives maximum benefit.
Q3. What if tithi is unknown?
Perform Shraddha on Mahalaya Amavasya.
Q4. Can Shraddha be done without priest?
Simple Tarpan and charity are sufficient.
Q5. Are women included in Shraddha?
Yes, especially on Tritiya.
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