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Actually oblation to Pithrus is prescribed to be performed on a daily basis through... > Brahma Yagna; > Shannavathi; > Parva kaala (Uttaraayana; Dakshinaayana; Eclipse etc.); > Pithru Paksha (Bhaadrapada maasam); > Annual ceremony; > Theertha/kshethra sraaddha etc., Out of which the one during Pithru Paksha is given greater prominence. As we approach towards middle of Bhaadrapada Masam as per Hindu Lunar Calendar, it is time to worship the departed souls (forefathers). This worship is held for a period of 15 days during the waning period (dark period) of Moon in the second fortnight called as Krishna (Bahula) Paksha of Bhaadrapada Masam that generally occurs during the months of September–October every year. The period of 15 days starting from Bhaadrapada Bahula Prathama to Bhaadrapada Bahula Amaavaasya is called, > Pithru Paksha or Apara Paksha or Paksha Maasa; around which time Sun would be transiting in Kanya (Virgo) Raasi. " Kanya...

Certain positions in Nature have surfaced a point of level that can never be encroached upon and have to be recognized/accepted with respect and without any compromise. One such position is that of a Mother (Maathru). Hindu Puranas and sacred Scripts unequivocally emphasize on the importance of worshiping parents (Maatha-Pitha); Famous sloka “Mathru Devo Bhava-Pithru Devo Bhava-Aaachaarya Devo Bhava-Athithi Devo Bhava”  is just an example of how much significance is given to these four elements of human life whose worship is considered as equivalent to the worship of God. We have examples where several sages, devotees, great personalities and even the incarnations of Lord Vishnu have exemplified and glorified the significance of this dictum of Sanatana Dharma which has not changed over ages.  In this order Mother is given the first and the foremost prominence, a unique and sacred place that can never be filled by any other element. Merits that comes from.... ...

WHO IS  JANARDHANA ? Janaardhana is one of the popular names of Lord Vishnu. In Bhagawadgita (Canto # 1 sloka # 44; Canto # 3 sloka # 1) we find Lord Sri Krishna being addressed as Janaardhana. It is one of the Chaturvimshati Kesavaadi Roopas of Lord Vishnu. We chant the divine name Janaardhanain Chaturvimshati Kesava Naamaas. Jana+Aardhana = Janaardhana; Jana in general means the people; it also means Janana (birth); Aardhana means destroying. Janaardhana is the one who destroys Janma (birth) and bestows Janmarahitya (without birth). Janaardhana is the one who protects people/devotees from evil. This attribute of Lord Vishnu we find in Sri Vishnu Sahasranaama Stothram wherein He is eulogized as Janaardhana (sloka # 14) and in Phala Sruthi where Arujuna addresses Lord Sri Krishna as… padmapatra vishaalaaksha padmanaabha surottama | bhaktaanaam anuraktaanaaM traataa bhava janaardana || In the...

What is Ghaatha Chaturdasi? 14th thithi (Chaturdasi) of Pithru Paksha during Bhadrapada Maasam is earmarked exclusively for all those who had accidental or unnatural death viz. snake bite, suicide, murder, killed with weapon, accident (road, train, air, including fire/drowning), killed in war, natural calamities etc. Such Sraaddha (for those who had accidental/unnatural death) on the day of Chaturdasi should be performed as Ekoddishta (only one Pinda) and not for Varga Thraya. For example if Father had died in accident or had unnatural death, only Father will be called out but not Pithamaha & Prapithaamaha. If two or all the three in Varga Thraya had such death then it should be performed for two/three accordingly. Therefore Sarva Pithru Paksha Sraaddha should not be performed on this day even if Pithru thithi happens to be Chaturdasi. However, those who are doing daily Sraaddha/Thila tharpana during Pithru Paksha can do it even on Chaturdasi days also. If Paksha Sraad...

PITHRU YAGNA ( Significance of ANNA-DHARBHA-THILA) What is the significance of Anna? Annam occupies a sacrosanct place in Hindu rituals both in Agni kaarya as well as in Pithru kaarya. It is so sacred that, divine scripts eulogize Annam as “Annam ParaBrahma Swaroopam” manifestation of the Supreme God Vishnu. Annam (Anna) is one of the several thousand names of Lord Vishnu that we come across in Sri Vishnu Sahasranaama Stothram (sloka # 105) where Lord Vishnu is praised as..... Yagyabhrud yagyakrud yagyii yagyabhrug yagyasadhanah Yagyanantakrud yagyaguhyam annam annaada eva cha Lord Vishnu is the protector and supporter of all Yagnas; He is the one who is the creator of the sacrifice and the custom of Yagna; He is the very purpose and objective of every Yagna; He is the protector the one who enjoys and consumes everything offered in the Yagna; He is contributory factor and the one to whom Yagna is the approach; the one who is the fruit of the Yagna; He is the secre...

As per Hindu Calendar there are 16 thithis (Lunar days) out of which 14 gets repeated twice in a cycle of 30 days starting from Prathipada (Paadyami) and ending with Chaturdasi. Other two thithis that occur once in a month are Pournami and Amaavaasya. Thus, there are 15 thithis in each fortnight one ending with Pournami called as Sukla Paksham (bright fortnight) and the other ending with Amaavasya called  Krishna Paksham (dark fortnight).  Amaavaasya is also known as Darsha thithi. On this day of Darsha, Thila tharapana is given to forefathers. Chaturdasi overlapping with  Amaavaasya is called as Sinivaali and Amaavaasya overlapping with Prathipada is called as Kuhu. Both are astrologically considered malefic.  In a Lunar calendar year Amaavaasya occurs 12 times and of all the thithis Amaavaasya is given lot of significance in Hindu religion and spirituality. Significance of Amaavaasya Amaavaasya is the darkest day of the month. On this day Moon will not ...

Pithru Yagna Maathru Devo Bhava; Pithru Devo Bhava; Aachaarya Devo Bhava; Athithi Devo Bhava; Worshipping these four categories is given highest significance and importance in Hindu Dharma. Among the four, Mathru (Mother) and Pithru (Father) Aachaarya (Guru) have attained greater prominence since they are the people who are responsible for our birth, culture (samskaara) and existence. They are the one who have contributed for our welfare and growth; they are our friends; philosophers and guides; they are our mentors and our role models. Maata-Pithru seva (serving parents) when they are alive and performing Pithru Yagna after their departure has been prescribed as the best way to get discharged from Pithru Runa.   One may get a basic doubt as to how can one serve his parents after their death. This is where Vedas/Upanishads come into picture; prescribes certain rituals to be performed in a Vedic way that pleases not only the forefathers but also Pithru Devathas and Samasth...