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Pitru Paksha

Pitru Paksha: Shraddha Preparation & Puja Essentials

Prepare for Shraddha with your priest’s ritual list, then choose the reusable thali, diya or japa mala your household needs. The observance and ancestral tithi come first.

27 September–10 October 2026

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Antique Gold Brass Pooja Engraved Thali (Set of 6)

Antique Gold Brass Pooja Engraved Thali (Set of 6)

Begin with your family’s Shraddha requirements. Choose a vessel or mala for its actual use, material and size.

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Brass puja thali set

For aarti essentials

Brass puja thali set

A 10-inch plate with the listed puja accessories. Check the product contents to complete your family’s preparation list.

₹ 2,999.00

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Brass aarti diya

For daily aarti

Brass aarti diya

A reusable brass lamp for a stable, heat-resistant surface. Review its size, oil and wick requirements before use.

₹ 999.00

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A practical buying guide

Plan your selection

Confirm the tithi

Begin with the ancestral tithi and local panchang. Ask your priest which day and rite apply; the whole fortnight is not interchangeable.

List the actual supplies

Check whether your ceremony needs specific vessels, darbha, sesame, rice or fresh offerings. Those consumables are not automatically included with a decorative thali.

Choose reusable pieces carefully

Compare each vessel’s material, dimensions and intended use. Buy only what your priest’s list and existing home setup require.

For dated rituals, confirm your city, family tradition and priest’s requirements. Delivery dates and booking availability must be checked before purchase. Check the calendar for your city

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Pitru Paksha buying questions

Is this a complete Shraddha kit or a priest booking?

No. These are individual catalogue products. Darbha, sesame, rice, fresh offerings and priest services are separate unless a listing expressly includes them. Confirm your required tithi and list before buying.

Can I book Pind Daan or Tarpan through these product links?

No. A utensil purchase is not a rite booking, and general Ayodhya temple pujas should not be treated as Pind Daan or Tarpan. Confirm the specific rite, priest, location and inclusions separately.

Can I request delivery by a particular date?

Contact the team with your pincode and required date before ordering. Delivery depends on the item and destination; the date of an occasion is not a delivery guarantee.

What is included with the product?

The product listing is the source for quantity, dimensions and included items. Styling props, fresh offerings, custom packaging and other accessories are not included unless explicitly listed.

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Pitru Paksha: Shraddha, Tarpan Rituals and Puja Utensils

Pitru Paksha is the fortnight in which Hindus remember their ancestors through shraddha and tarpan. This page explains the rituals and helps you compare reusable puja utensils once you know what your rite requires.

Observed
Fortnight after Bhadrapada Purnima, in the dark half
Main rites
Shraddha and tarpan on the ancestral tithi
Final day
Sarva Pitru Amavasya
Guidance
Family priest and local panchang
Date for this year
Shown at the top of this page

Pitru Paksha is a fortnight in the dark half of Bhadrapada (Ashwin in the Amanta calendar) set aside to remember ancestors, or pitrs. Families perform shraddha and tarpan on the tithi on which the departed passed away.

Rites are guided by the family priest, so this page does not replace that guidance. It explains the observance and how to choose reusable utensils for it.

Pitru Paksha significance

In Hindu tradition, Pitru Paksha is the time when families remember three generations of ancestors with gratitude. Water, sesame and food are presented to them through tarpan and shraddha, according to the family's custom.

The fortnight ends with Sarva Pitru Amavasya, observed for ancestors whose tithi is not known. For many families it is a period of quiet remembrance, charity and simple living.

Pitru Paksha rituals and the family priest

Begin with the ancestral tithi and your local panchang. Ask your priest which day and rite apply, because the whole fortnight is not interchangeable. The Pitru Paksha puja vidhi differs by family and region.

Common elements include tarpan with water and sesame, pind daan where the family follows it, and feeding priests, the needy, crows and cows. Pitru Paksha rituals are usually done under a priest's guidance.

Puja at home and mantra

Some families do tarpan at home on the tithi. Pitru Paksha puja at home usually needs a clean space, a seat, water, sesame and the items your priest lists. Do not assume that every rite can be done without a priest.

There is no single Pitru Paksha mantra for every family. The priest teaches the mantras for the rite, and families repeat them in the way taught. For a japa mala, see Jaap Mala.

Choosing reusable puja utensils

List the actual supplies first. Check whether your ceremony needs specific vessels, darbha, sesame, rice or fresh offerings. Those consumables are not automatically included with a decorative thali.

Compare each vessel's material, dimensions and intended use. Buy only what your priest's list and your existing home setup require. Ask your priest whether a vessel should be new or reused, and keep a clear list of what the rite needs.

Frequently asked questions

Pitru Paksha kab hai?

Pitru Paksha is the fortnight after Bhadrapada Purnima, in the dark half of the month, so the dates follow the lunar calendar. The dates for this year are shown at the top of this page.

What is the significance of Pitru Paksha?

It is the fortnight when families remember their ancestors with gratitude through shraddha, tarpan and charity. Each family observes the tithi of the departed under the guidance of a priest.

Can I book Pind Daan or Tarpan through these product links?

No. A utensil purchase is not a rite booking, and general temple pujas should not be treated as Pind Daan or Tarpan. Confirm the specific rite, priest, location and inclusions separately.

Can I do Pitru Paksha puja at home?

Many families do tarpan at home on the ancestral tithi, with a priest's guidance. Ask your priest which rite applies, what supplies you need and how to perform it correctly.

Can I request delivery by a particular date?

Contact the team with your pincode and required date before ordering. Delivery depends on the item and destination, so check the options with the team first.

What is included with the product?

The product listing is the source for quantity, dimensions and included items. Styling props, fresh offerings, custom packaging and other accessories are not included unless explicitly listed.

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Updated on 20 October 2026