Sarva Pitru Amavasya
Sarva Pitru Amavasya, also known as Mahalaya Amavasya, is a significant day in Hindu tradition dedicated to honoring and paying respects to all departed ancestors (pitrs). It falls on the Amavasya (new moon day) during the Hindu lunar month of Ashwin, typically in September or October. Sarva Pitru Amavasya holds immense importance in the Pitru […]
Agni Pradakshina (circumambulation)
Agni Pradakshina, also known as circumambulation of the sacred fire, is a ritualistic practice observed in Hindu ceremonies, especially during religious rituals, weddings, and certain rites like the Shradh ceremony. Agni Pradakshina involves walking around a sacred fire (agni) in a clockwise direction. The fire represents purity, transformation, and the divine presence. Circumambulating the fire […]
Pitru Dosh in a Horoscope
Pitru Dosh, also known as Pitra Dosh, is a concept in Vedic astrology that relates to the presence of afflictions or imbalances in a person’s horoscope due to ancestral issues or shortcomings in their lineage. According to Hindu astrology, Pitru Dosh occurs when the ancestors’ souls are dissatisfied or restless due to unfulfilled desires, improper […]
Pitrilok
In Hinduism, Pitrilok refers to the realm or world of the ancestors, where departed souls reside after death. It is one of the realms in the cycle of rebirths (samsar) and is considered a transitional stage between earthly life and higher spiritual realms or liberation (moksh). In Hindu cosmology and belief systems, Pitri Loka, also […]
Mahalaya Shraddha Mantra
The Mahalaya Shradh Mantra is a sacred mantra recited during the Shradh ceremony, particularly during the Mahalaya period, which marks the beginning of the Pitru Paksh. This mantra is chanted to invoke the blessings of the ancestors and seek their peace and well-being in the afterlife. Here is the Mahalaya Shradh Mantra: “ॐ आप्यायन्तु ममाङ्गानि […]
Shradh Ceremony (Pitru Paksh or Mahalaya Paksh)
The Shradh ceremony, also known as Pitru Paksh or Mahalaya Paksh, is an important annual ritual in Hinduism performed to honor and pay homage to deceased ancestors. It is observed during the Hindu lunar month of Ashwin (usually September-October), specifically during the dark fortnight (waning moon) known as Pitru Paksh. The primary purpose of the […]
Death Rituals in Hinduism (Antim Sanskar)
Hinduism, one of the oldest religions in the world, has elaborate rituals and beliefs surrounding death. Here are some key aspects of death rituals in Hinduism: Antyeshti (Last Rites): Antyeshti, the final sacrament, is performed after a person’s death. It includes various rituals aimed at ensuring a peaceful transition for the deceased and their soul’s […]