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When is Chaturthi Shradh in the Year 2021 Date
September 24, 2021 - FridayWhen is Chaturthi Shradh in the Year 2021?
In Hinduism, Shradh (Pitru Paksha) is the rituals performed by relatives for the departed souls of dead ancestors, parents and relatives.
On this day shradh will be performed for the persons whose cremation was performed on Chaturthi.
Following is given method for performing shradh for departed souls of our relatives.
Favorite food items of the that person are specially prepared. Pooja is performed and that food is offered to soul of that person. In starting a small portion of the food is offered to the Cow. If Possible one must offer food to Brahmin and donate clothes and other items as much one can afford.
A small portion of the food is also offered to the Crow. As crow is considered as a connection between the living world and the world of the dead. If possible offer food to Dogs also. Round balls of rice and flour, called pinda, are also offered, along with the sacred kusha grass and flowers, amidst sprinkling of water and chanting of mantras from the Sam Veda.
A small portion of the food is also offered to the Crow. As crow is considered as a connection between the living world and the world of the dead. If possible offer food to Dogs also. Round balls of rice and flour, called pinda, are also offered, along with the sacred kusha grass and flowers, amidst sprinkling of water and chanting of mantras from the Sam Veda.