Amavasya day is considered very important in Hinduism. At the same time, if it comes during Pitru Paksha, then its importance increases even more. This date is completely dedicated to the ancestors. Sarva Pitru Amavasya is also known as Mahalaya Amavasya, which marks the end of Pitru Paksha. This year Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2024) will be celebrated on 2 October.

On this day, reciting Pitru Chalisa after offering tarpan to ancestors is considered extremely beneficial, so let's read it here.

''Ancestral Chalisa''

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O Pitreshwar, bless you,

I bow my head at your feet and place my hand on my head.

First worship Lord Ganesha and then the family deity.

O Lord of ancestors, have mercy on me and fulfill my heart's desires.

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Pitreshwar, illuminate the path,

The dust of the feet is the ocean of liberation.

Pitreshwar did the greatest favor,

Gave birth in human form.

Mother-father God whatever pleases the mind,

Only that person attains the infinite fruit of life.

Jai-Jai-Jai Pitarji Sai,

There is no salvation without debt to ancestors.

Your glory is all around,

You are my only support in times of trouble.

Narayana is the basis of creation,

Pitarji is a part of the same vision.

First worship the Lord gives the order,

You yourself would open the door of fortune.

The court is decorated in Jhunjhunu,

You sit with all the gods.

Be happy and give the desired result,

He became angry and took away his wisdom.

The glory of the ancestors is the most unique,

Whose praises are sung by men and women.

You are seated in three mandas,

Basu Rudra is decorated with Aditya.

O Lord, all wealth is yours,

I am a wife and a son along with my servant.

I don't like the fifty-six delicacies,

I would be satisfied with pure water only.

Your hymns are extremely beneficial,

All officers, big and small.

You worship with the rising sun,

Five finger water wooing.

The flag and pennant are decorated on the platform,

You reside in the eternal flame.

Your age-old light,

Our land of birth is blessed.

Martyrs are worshipped here,

He gives the message of devotion towards mother.

Our principle is Jagat Pitaro,

Religion is not a slogan of caste.

Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian

Everyone worships their ancestors.

Our family tree is Hindu,

Dearer to us than life.

The Ganga of this desert,

The environment for offering prayers to ancestors is essential.

Brother, do not leave his feet,

It is due to his grace that I found refuge in God.

They organize Jagran on Chaudas,

We would worship on the new moon day.

All the castes celebrate Jadula,

Nandimukh got everyone performing Shraddha.

She is the flower of the blessed land of birth,

Who has received the dust of the ancestral circle.

Shri Pittar ji is a well-wisher of his devotees,

Lord, please listen to our request.

Whoever meditates day and night,

There is no other devotee like him.

You are the helper of the orphan,

You are always a help to the poor.

The four Vedas are witnesses of the Lord,

You saved the honor of your devotees.

Whoever takes your name,

There is no one as blessed as him.

who tramples at your feet daily,

Nine siddhis roll at your feet.

All your success is auspicious,

Whoever sacrifices himself for you.

Whosoever brings his mind to your feet,

So that salvation becomes certain.

Whoever sings your true hymns,

So you will definitely get all four fruits.

You are our deity, our Kuldev,

Gurudev, you are dearer to me than my life.

Whatever true hope is in your mind,

May he get the desired results.

Your glory and wisdom are great,

The remaining thousand mouths could not sing.

I am extremely sad and filthy,

How should I pray to you?

Now, ancestors, please have mercy on the poor,

Please give me some of your devotional power.

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Give place to the ancestors, the pilgrimage site and the village itself.

Offer flowers of respect there, all work may be accomplished.

Our great ancestors are seated in Jhunjhunu Dham.

Life becomes successful by seeing him, the whole world worships him.

If you want a successful life, go to Jhunjhunu Dham.

Take the dust of your ancestors' feet, may your life be successful and great.