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What is the date of Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026?
Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026 falls on 20 October 2026 (Tuesday). This is the Amavasya tithi in the Krishna Paksha of…
Common questions about Pitrupaksha
91 questionsSarva Pitru Amavasya 2026 falls on 20 October 2026 (Tuesday). This is the Amavasya tithi in the Krishna Paksha of…
After 12 completed Masikams (plus any required Oona Masikams), the family performs Sapindikarana (called Sapindi Shradh in North India) —…
Traditionally, Masikam should be performed near a source of flowing water — a river, a sacred pond, or at minimum…
Yes, in Tamil tradition, daughters can perform Masikam when no son exists or when the daughter is the only child.…
Yes and no. Both Masikam (Tamil) and Masik Shradh (North Indian) refer to the same concept — the monthly ancestral…
Oona Masikam (literally "deficient monthly") is a special additional monthly ceremony performed in Tamil tradition when the death date and…
Masikam (from Sanskrit "Masika" meaning monthly) is the monthly ancestral offering performed by Tamil Hindu families for 12 months following…
Effective remedies include performing Shraddha rituals (especially during Pitra Paksha), Pind Daan (offering rice balls), Tarpan (offering water and sesame…
Yes, the severity and specific effects of Pitra Dosh can vary depending on the exact planetary combinations causing it in…
No, auspicious ceremonies like weddings, engagements, housewarmings (Griha Pravesh), inaugurations, or significant purchases are generally not conducted during Pitru Paksha.…
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