Beginning of Pitru Paksha
Pitru Paksha time
Pitru Paksha 2026, New Delhi: According to the scriptures, tarpan and shraddha for ancestors have special significance during Pitru Paksha. Do you know why tarpan is done by mixing black sesame seeds in water? According to mythology, black sesame seeds originated from the sweat of Lord Vishnu.
Pitru Paksha dates
When will Pitru Paksha start in 2026?
According to Drik Panchang, Pitripaksha will start from 26 September 2026 and will end with Sarvapitri Amavasya on 10 October. During this period there is a tradition of offering Shraddha, Tarpan and Pind Daan to the ancestors.
Importance of black sesame
Use of black sesame in Shraddha and Tarpan
According to religious belief, black sesame seeds are considered important in rituals related to Lord Vishnu and ancestors. While doing Tarpan, there is a tradition of offering black sesame seeds mixed in water, which gives satisfaction to the ancestors.
Purity of Black Sesame
Why is black sesame considered sacred?
In Sanatan tradition, sesame is considered sacred. Sesame seeds have been used in religious rituals for a long time. Black sesame seeds are considered helpful in removing negative energy and inauspicious effects.
Importance of black sesame in tarpan
Importance of adding black sesame seeds in tarpan
Tarpan means offering water with reverence. While doing Tarpan during Pitru Paksha, black sesame seeds are offered with water. By doing this one receives blessings from the ancestors and happiness and peace remains in the family.
Is it necessary to use black sesame in every Shraddha?
use of black sesame seeds
The use of black sesame seeds is associated with religious belief and ancient rituals during Pitru Paksha. Offering water mixed with black sesame seeds is a traditional way of expressing reverence towards ancestors.