Some folks leave food for there ancestors, Hindus believe leaving food out, which ants and Crows come to have the food. “Shradh comes from the Sanskrit word ‘Shraddha,’ meaning faith or devotion.” Shradh Paksha has special importance in the traditions of Sanatan Dharma. This Pitru Paksha is the time to remember and satisfy our ancestors, whose sacrifice, penance and rituals have given us this life. They may have left this mortal body and gone to the subtle world, but their memory, their rituals and their debt remain with us throughout our lives. It, also called Pitru Paksha or Mahalaya, is a divine opportunity to repay that debt with devotion and dedication. Performing Shradh of ancestors started from the Vedic period. It has been mentioned in many texts of Sanatan Dharma, among which Brahma, Vishnu, Vayu, Varaha and Matsya Purana are prominent. Mentioning in Brahma Purana, it has been said, “Whatever is given to Brahmins with devotion by targeting ancestors in the proper way according to the appropriate time, person, and place is called Shradh.” This post explores what is Shradh , its type, who should perform it, where it should be conducted, the significance of holy places like Gaya, and essential guidelines for rituals, food, and activities to avoid during this sacred period.
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