Pitru Paksha is a period of 16 days that is dedicated to the ancestors. Donations are made during this time to pay homage to one's forefathers and gratify their souls. Shradh rituals and pooja ...

India, Sept. 7 -- Pitru Paksha or Shraad originates from the word Shraddha. This sacred fortnight, dedicated to honouring our ancestors, has long been viewed through a spiritual lens. Yet, when ...

Mumbai: Pitru Paksha 2025 will begin on Sunday, 7 September. In Hinduism, Pitru Paksha holds immense spiritual significance as it is dedicated to honouring ancestors. The fortnight-long period falls ...

Hindus believe that crows are symbolic of Pitru devatas, which are the souls of one's ancestors. According to religious texts and folk tales, when a crow eats food given to it with love, it means that ...