Pitru Paksha 2023 Calendar, know on which day Shradh is being held

Pitru Paksha, which is celebrated from Pratipada to Amavasya of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month in the Hindu calendar. According to the date of death of the ancestor, Shraddha, Tarpan and Pind Daan rituals are performed. It is an important festival to remember the souls of ancestors through Shraddha and Shraddha. This festival is considered important for the success of the next time and to receive the blessings of the ancestors of the family. During Pitru Paksha, people perform Shraddha, donate money in the name of ancestors, and offer food and prasad of their choice. Its main objective is to give peace to the souls of ancestors and move their souls in the direction of salvation. Let us know which day is Shraddha on which day in Pitru Paksha 2023.
Pitru Paksha 2023 Calendar
29 September 2023, Friday: Purnima Shraddha
30 September 2023, Saturday: Dwitiya Shraddha
01 October 2023, Sunday: Tritiya Shraddha
02 October 2023, Monday: Chaturthi Shraddha
03 October 2023, Tuesday: Panchami Shraddha
04 October 2023, Wednesday: Shashthi Shraddha
05 October 2023, Thursday: Saptami Shraddha
06 October 2023, Friday: Ashtami Shraddha
07 October 2023, Saturday: Navami Shraddha
08 October 2023, Sunday: Dashami Shraddha
09 October 2023, Monday: Ekadashi Shraddha
11 October 2023, Wednesday: Dwadashi Shraddha
12 October 2023, Thursday: Trayodashi Shraddha
13 October 2023, Friday: Chaturdashi Shraddha
14 October 2023, Saturday: Sarva Pitru Amavasya
The date of Shraddha is determined based on the date of death of your family members. According to the Hindu calendar, if you perform Shraddha on the same day, then you get the virtuous results of your determination. The blessings of the ancestors remain. But for some reason, if you do not remember or do not know their date, then you should also know about these three important dates.
Pitru Paksha 2023 Important Dates – Bharani Shraddha, Navami Shraddha and Sarvapitri Amavasya
Bharani Shraddha – Bharani Nakshatra Shraddha is normally performed once after the death of the person, although according to ‘Dharmasindhu’ it can be performed every year. This ritual is considered very auspicious and important. It is said that by doing this Pitra Dosh is also removed. This year Bharani Shraddha rituals will be performed on 2nd October with Chaturthi Shraddha.
Navami Shraddha- Navami Shraddha is also known as Matri Shraddha. On this date, Pind Daan and Shraddha rituals are performed dedicated to the maternal ancestors in the family i.e. mother, grandmother, grandmother.
Sarva Pitru Amavasya or Amavasya Shraddha – According to the calendar, Sarva Pitru Amavasya is on 14 October this year. On this special day, people who do not know the date of death of their ancestors can perform Shraddha rituals, Pind Daan and Tarpan etc. on this day. Special importance has also been given to bathing and donation on the day of Sarva Pitru Amavasya.