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News Topical, Digital Desk : Pitru Paksha is dedicated to remembering the ancestors, expressing gratitude to them, serving them and honoring them. During this time, people offer Pinddaan to their ancestors. Also, they offer tarpan to their ancestors daily. Pitru Paksha is known by many names. It is also called Shradh and Mahalaya Shradh.
According to Garuda Purana, during Pitru Paksha, one should perform Shraddha, Tarpan and Pinddaan of the ancestors with devotion. Along with this, three trees and plants should be worshipped. This not only pleases the ancestors, but the ancestors also shower their blessings on the person. Along with this, the souls of the ancestors get peace.
Peepal (peepal tree ancestral blessings)
Peepal tree has special importance in Sanatan Dharma. It is said that ancestors reside in Peepal tree. Along with this, many other gods and goddesses reside in Peepal tree. For this, Peepal tree is worshipped during Pitru Paksha. Along with this, water is offered to Peepal tree.
If you also want to please your ancestors, then worship the Peepal tree during Pitru Paksha. At this time, offer water to the Peepal tree. Also, light a lamp and do its Aarti. At this time, pray for happiness, prosperity and growth of the family.
Banyan tree (Vat Vriksh Pitru Paksha rituals)
Gods reside in the Banyan tree. For this, the Banyan tree is worshipped regularly. It is contained in the Sanatan scriptures that the Vat Savitri fast is observed on the day of Jyeshtha Amavasya. On this day, married women keep a fast and worship the Banyan tree for the long life of their husbands.
Sitting under this tree, Goddess Savitri had saved the life of her husband Satyavan from Yamraj. Pleased with Savitri's devotion to her husband, Dharmaraj had brought Satyavan back to life. For this, worship the Banyan tree during Pitru Paksha is a must.
Tulsi (tulsi worship Pitru Paksha)
Lord Vishnu, the savior of the world, loves Tulsi very much. Worshipping Goddess Tulsi pleases Lord Vishnu. He showers his blessings on his devotees. Worshipping Goddess Tulsi during Pitru Paksha pleases Lord Vishnu. By her blessings, not only do the ancestors attain salvation, but the person also receives the blessings of the ancestors.
For this, worship Mother Tulsi during Pitru Paksha (except Sunday and Ekadashi). At this time, offer water to Mother Tulsi. Light a lamp and perform Aarti. At the end, circumambulate the Tulsi plant. By doing this remedy, a person's happiness, good fortune and progeny increase.
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