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READ MORE- Pitru Paksha 2022: Know why the Shradh is performed on the Navami date, it's religious importance and method
According to the Panchang in (Sanatan Dharma), Pitru Paksha, which started from the full moon of Bhadrapada month, will end on the new moon of Ashwin month on 25 September 2022. In the Sanatan tradition, Pitru Paksha is also known as Shradh Paksha because during this time Shradh, Tarpan etc. It is believed that during Pitru Paksha, all the ancestors come to earth from Yamlok and expect that their descendants will perform Shradh, tarpan and donation for them by following all the rules to satisfy them. Let us know in detail about those rules related to Pitru Paksha, following which we get blessings of ancestors and curse for ignoring them. Follow all the rules and don't make any mistake.
Do not harm any living being:
It is believed that during Pitru Paksha, our ancestors come to visit us in the form of insects or animals etc. In such a situation, during Pitru Paksha, one should never kill or harass any animal or insect, etc.
Do not quarrel with any family member:
The ancestors get hurt due to the quarrels with the relatives and they go back without giving their blessings. In the Pitru Paksha, the person who curses or insults his ancestors or the deceased person, the ancestors of such a person Angry, they return, due to which they have to face bad consequences in future.
Do some special precautions:
Even after forgetting in Pitru Paksha, one should not do auspicious work like shaving, home entry, engagement. If you achieve any great achievement during Pitru Paksha, then its happiness or else celebration should be celebrated after the end of Pitru Paksha.
Make sure to feed Brahmins:
In Pitru Paksha, along with performing Shradh for ancestors, Brahmins should be given food, clothes and dakshina according to their ability, but keep in mind that while doing this, one should not take pride or show off in any way.
Avoid eating and drinking:
During Pitru Paksha, one should not indulge in any kind of intoxication, non-vegetarian food etc. Onion, garlic, spicy food, gourd, etc. should also not be consumed during Pitru Paksha. A person performing the rule of Shradh during Pitru Paksha should follow celibacy completely.
