Shradh in Garh Mukteshwar
What is Shradh?
In Hinduism, shraddha, Sanskrit sraddha, often written sraddha, is a ceremony held in memory of a deceased ancestor. All male Hindus are required to perform the ceremony, which is both a social and religious obligation (with the exception of some sannyasis, or ascetics). For the departed father, grandpa, and great-grandfather, as well as the mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, the rite is done. Its purpose is to nurture, protect, and sustain the dead’s spirits on their journey from the lower to higher realms, prior to their reincarnation and reappearance on Earth.
Book Shradh in Garh Mukteshwar
Pitrupaksha 2025 Dates
In 2025, Pitrupaksha will commence on 7th September, and conclude with Mahalaya Amavasya on 21st September. Each day of this period is dedicated to performing Tarpan for different family members.
Here are the dates:
| Date | Name | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| September 7 | Purnima Shraddha | Bhadrapada, Shukla Purnima |
| September 8 | Pratipada Shraddha | Ashwina, Krishna Pratipada |
| September 9 | Dwitiya Shraddha | Ashwina, Krishna Dwitiya |
| September 10 | Tritiya Shraddha | Ashwina, Krishna Tritiya |
| September 10 | Chaturthi Shraddha | Ashwina, Krishna Chaturthi |
| September 11 | Maha Bharani | Ashwina, Bharani Nakshatra |
| September 11 | Panchami Shraddha | Ashwina, Krishna Panchami |
| September 12 | Shashthi Shraddha | Ashwina, Krishna Shashthi |
| September 13 | Saptami Shraddha | Ashwina, Krishna Saptami |
| September 14 | Ashtami Shraddha | Ashwina, Krishna Ashtami |
| September 15 | Navami Shraddha | Ashwina, Krishna Navami |
| September 16 | Dashami Shraddha | Ashwina, Krishna Dashami |
| September 17 | Ekadashi Shraddha | Ashwina, Krishna Ekadashi |
| September 18 | Dwadashi Shraddha | Ashwina, Krishna Dwadashi |
| September 19 | Trayodashi Shraddha | Ashwina, Krishna Trayodashi |
| September 19 | Magha Shraddha | Ashwina, Magha Nakshatra |
| September 20 | Chaturdashi Shraddha | Ashwina, Krishna Chaturdashi |
| September 21 | Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Ashwina, Krishna Amavasya |
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why to Perform Shradh in Garh Mukteshwar?
It is being conducted for our dearly departed ancestors as part of the Shradh Pooja. The Braj ghat, located in Garh-Mukteshwar, is extremely important for ancestral rites. The month of Pitars is followed by a large influx of pilgrims from the northern area of India, particularly from the cities of New Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab, who come to Garh Ganga to conduct the Shraadh Pooja.
Who can perform Shradh in Garh Mukteshwar?
The eldest son gets the first privilege to conduct Shradh karma with Tarpan or Pinddaan to the ancestors, according to Hindu scriptures. Son can conduct Shradh with his wife after their marriage. If the elder son is deceased, the younger son can execute Pinddaan, Tarpan, and Shradh karma as well. In the absence of a son, Shradh karma might be performed by the grandchild of the son. If a person does not have a son, his siblings might carry out Shradh karma on his behalf. The daughter’s son has the right to conduct Shradh karma if the individual has exclusively daughters.
Where to Perform Shradh in Garh Mukteshwar?
The best place to conduct Shradh Pooja is on the banks of River Ganga at Brij Ghat. There are many important points on the ghat itself, where shradh is performed. But the best place to perform shradh is at the banks of river ganga near the Shri Falhari baba ji maharaj ji temple. This place is serene and is free from the heavy public flow.