Magha Shradh
Magha Shradh is on Tuesday, 10 October. During the Pitru Paksha, Magha Nakshatra will start on 10 October at 05:45 am and will end on Wednesday, 11 October at 08:45 am .
In Hinduism, there is a tradition of performing Shradh in Pitru Paksha for the blessings of ancestors and their salvation. It is believed that at this time the ancestors come to earth and accept tarpan, Shradh etc. In the Pitru Paksha proposed by you, Magh Shradh is considered very important because its masters are the ancestors themselves. For this reason, Shradh performed in Magha Nakshatra has great religious significance. It is believed that if a person performs Shradh, Tarpan and Pinddaan for his ancestors with full devotion and faith on this Nakshatra, then he gets full blessings of the ancestors.
Religious significance of Magha Shraadh
According to Hindu belief, by offering tarpan and donation to ancestors in Magha Nakshatra, every work gets completed without any delay or hindrance. According to astrology, Magha Shradh is very important for removing Pitra Dosh in the horoscope. Feeding a cow or crow during this period directly reaches the ancestors. It is believed that if Shradh, Tarpan and Pinddaan are performed with full devotion in this Nakshatra, then the ancestors are very happy and keep their kind eyes on the family.
What to do on Magha Shraddha?
- On the day of Magha Shradh , after performing Pinddaan, Tarpan etc., feed food to Brahmins respectfully as per rituals for your ancestors. It is believed that by doing this, ancestors soon become satisfied and happy.
- On the day of Magha Shradh, feed food to cows, crows, dogs etc. It is believed that this food reaches the ancestors through animals and birds.
- On the day of Magha Shraddha Pitru Paksha, offer water to the ancestors after taking a bath. By doing this, the blessings of the ancestors are received without any delay or hindrance. Along with this, the Pitra Dosh present in the horoscope also gets removed.
- Remember to follow the rules of celibacy while offering tarpan to your ancestors on Magha Shraddha. This will satisfy their souls soon and keep blessing you.
- Satvik food should be eaten on the day of Magha Shraddha.
What not to do on Magha Shraddha?
- Do not disrespect the elders and ancestors of your family on the day of Magha Shraddha. This makes the ancestors angry.
- Onion, garlic, meat and alcohol should be avoided during Magha Shradh. This can cause Pitra Dosha.
- No auspicious work such as secular activities, housewarming, naming ceremony, marriage etc. should be planned on this day.