Pitru Paksha, alternatively spelled as Pitri Paksha or Pitr Paksha is dedicated to honoring and remembering ancestors. Spanning a duration of 16 lunar days, this period embodies a time of reflection, gratitude, and spiritual connection with one’s lineage.
Pitru Paksha begins during the end of Ganesh Chathurthi and the beginning of Navratri.
In 2025 Pitru Paksha begins on the 7th of September and ends 21st of September
9 Sacred Rituals for Pitru Paksha
1. Keep Your Home Pure
Maintain cleanliness throughout these 14 days. A clean space invites blessings and keeps your environment sattvic, supporting the connection with your ancestors.
2. Honor Lord Ganesha
Each day, worship Lord Ganesha according to the tithi (lunar day). Ganesha removes ancestral obstacles and opens pathways for blessings to flow. Everyday you will get a specific ritual with the mantra to honor Lord Ganesha on the align27 app.
3. Bow to the South
Face the south direction three times daily, bow down, and remember your ancestors. This simple act honors their presence and expresses gratitude.
4. Light the Evening Lamp
At sunset, light a lamp and chant, meditate, or listen to the Ganapati Atharvasirsha. This invokes wisdom and clears obstacles for both you and your lineage.
5. Mantras for the Ancestors
Chant Om Matrubhyo Namah and Om Pitrubhyo Namah three times each-morning, afternoon, evening, and night. These mantras directly reach and honor your ancestral energy.
6. Silent Gratitude
Sit quietly, recall your ancestors, and thank them for your life. This heartfelt remembrance creates a deep karmic shift in your lineage.
7. Practice Calmness and Respect
Avoid anger, harsh words, or disrespect toward elders.
8. Anadanam - Food Donation
Offering food to others generates immense merit. The blessings of those nourished help ancestors who are stuck to move forward with peace.
9. Meditate Daily - This is the best Pitru Paksha Ritual!
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says “Meditation uplifts not only you but generations before and after you.” Free guided meditations are available on the Sattva app.
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