The fortnight (15 days) preceding the Dasara or Navaratri is known as Mahalaya Paksha or Pithru Paksha. This period is important for honoring our ancestors. Men, whose fathers or Mothers have passed away, offer their obeisance (shraddha) to their ancestors during this period.
The last day of this period called as Mahalaya Amavasya, the new moon day, is considered as the most important day in the year for performing obsequies and rites.
This year in the Virodhiname Samvatsara, Mahalaya Amavasya falls on September 18th 2009. The pitru tarpana given during this time is a way of showing gratitude to your departed ancestors.
Posted by bala on September 2, 2009 at 8:23 am
Yes,The tharpanas,performed now ,are so sacred not only our foreftahers but also other souls are fullly pleased .mnay souls have been deprived of these rituals due various reasons.
Also the Bramha yagana pleases the Devas,Rishis and others who belong to this gothra
saipremi
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