This time Pitru Paksha is starting from 7th September and will continue till 21st September. According to religious beliefs, during Pitru Paksha, ancestors come to their descendants' homes in the form of some animal or bird. Let us know what the forms of those ancestors are.
Pitron ke Roop: Pitra Paksha is considered to be of special importance in Hinduism, which starts from Bhadrapada Purnima and continues till Ashwin Amavasya. The 15-day long Pitra Paksha is starting from 7 September this time and will end on 21 September. This period is considered dedicated to the ancestors and during this time there is a tradition of performing Shradh, Pinddaan and Tarpan. According to religious belief, during Pitra Paksha, ancestors visit the homes of their descendants in some form or the other. Often people ignore these forms of ancestors. In such a situation, we will tell you in which form the ancestors come home.
In what form do ancestors come?According to religious beliefs, during Pitru Paksha, ancestors come to earth in the form of creatures like crows, ants, cows and dogs so that they can receive Shraddha and food from their descendants. It is considered auspicious for such creatures to come to your house and receive food during Pitru Paksha.
Crows: - There is a religious belief that during Pitru Paksha, ancestors come to earth in the form of crows and consume food and water. It is said that feeding crows during Pitru Paksha brings peace to ancestors.
Ants: - Seeing a lot of red ants in the house during Pitru Paksha can also be a sign of the arrival of ancestors. If you see red ants in the house during Pitru Paksha, then you should feed them flour.
Cow and dog: - During Pitru Paksha, it is considered auspicious for ancestors to come to the door of the house in the form of cow and dog. Feeding food to cow and dog pleases the ancestors and gives their blessings.
According to religious scriptures, ancestors can come to your house in many forms, from humans to animals and birds, so if you see any creature coming during Pitru Paksha, you should feed them food.
Why do ancestors come?According to astrology, during Pitru Paksha, ancestors come to their descendants to take food and water through Shradh, Tarpan and Pinddaan. It is believed that by satisfying the ancestors, they bless their descendants with happiness and prosperity. It is said that if the ancestors are not satisfied, they curse them, which leads to Pitru Dosh. In such a situation, Pitru Dosh can be avoided by feeding these forms during Pitru Paksha.
(Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. News Crab does not confirm it.)
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