Pitra Paksha 2025: Dates, Rituals, and How to Honor Your Ancestors
Pitra Paksha, also known as the fortnight of ancestors, is a deeply spiritual period in Sanatan Dharma when Hindus express their gratitude, devotion, and homage to their departed forefathers. This sacred fortnight usually falls during the waning phase of the lunar month of Bhadrapada (September–October). According to belief, during Pitra Paksha the souls of ancestors (Pitrs) come down to Earth