Shradh holds a lot of significance as per Hindu beliefs, which is a lunar period of Bhadrapada. During this period of 16 days, people pray for their deceased ancestors by organizing pujas and offering food to the Priestly Brahmins. This year, Shradh starts on 5th September 2017. 

The Pitra Paksha Shraddh is going to start from September 6th and will end on September 19, 2017. Meanwhile, to please your ancestors, take care of these things:

During Shraadh, some rituals must be followed. It is believed that by doing these, the ancestors become angry.

1. Never sleep in the sun during daytime.

2. Avoid romance in the paternal home.

3. Never consume the paan.

4. Do not eat food prepared with garlic and onions.

5. Do not use glass utensils.

7. Meat and alcohol are forbidden in the during Shraadh.

8. Do not consume any foods containing tobacco.

9. Avoid starting with new things such as marriage or buying new things.

10. Avoid cutting of hairs, especially by men.

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