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A son offering tarpan with water and black sesame seeds from a copper vessel at a riverbank ghat at dawn during Pitru Paksha, with a diya and kusha grass beside him.

Pitru Paksha: Dates, Shraddha Vidhi, Tarpan Rules & What Not to Do

Pitru Paksha 2027 runs from Wednesday, September 15 to Wednesday, September 29. Shraddha tithi dates, Tarpan vidhi, Pind Daan, food rules and myths explained.

September 23, 2026Anshul Patro

Bhagwan Shiva meditating in the Shravan monsoon rain, the Ganga flowing from his jata, beside a Shivalinga adorned with bel leaves, a copper lota and a small mountain temple.

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Shravan (Sawan): Dates, Sawan Somvar Vrat and Puja Vidhi

Shravan (Sawan) 2027 begins Monday, July 19 in North India and August 3 in Amanta regions. Sawan Somvar dates, Shiva puja vidhi, mantras and fasting foods.

July 21, 2026Anshul Patro

Articles in Practices & Rituals

Pitru Paksha: Dates, Shraddha Vidhi, Tarpan Rules & What Not to Do

Shravan (Sawan): Dates, Sawan Somvar Vrat and Puja Vidhi

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