Pitru Paksha, also called Mahalaya Paksha is the ‘fortnight of the ancestors', a tradition observed by the Hindus to pay homage to their ‘pitrs’ or ancestors. It extends for a period of 16 days during ...

Pitru Paksha days are considered most sacred days as forefathers and ancestors visit on earth and remains here for 16 days. They go back to their Pitru Loka on Mahalaya Amavasya or Sarva Pitri ...

Pitru Paksha is considered to be quite important in Hinduism as it marks the respect of the deceased ancestors. It lasts for ...

Magha Shraddha is an important ritual performed by Hindu devotees in honour of their forefathers and deceased family members. It is performed during the ‘Pitru Paksha’ (the fortnight dedicated to ...