Today we mark the start of ‘Pitra / Pitru/ Sharddha’ Paksha as per Hindu philosophy. It is a 16-day period of paying homage to your ancestors who have departed from this materialistic world, as per the Hindu
calendar. The period is marked by offering prayers, food, and daan to the needy and the priests in the temple. All the rituals and prayers are performed in respect and remembrance of the ancestors who left for the heavenly abode and to wish them well wherever they are.We remember and express gratitude to our deceased ancestors.
