Date: Saturday, 20 September 2025
Occasion: Pitru Paksha — Bhadrapada / Ashwin month, Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi Tithi
Alternate Name: Ghata Chaturdashi Shraddha
What is Chaturdashi Shraddha?
Chaturdashi Shraddha is a sacred day during Pitru Paksha dedicated to honoring ancestors who either passed away on a Chaturdashi tithi or met an unnatural or accidental death — such as war, drowning, suicide, accident, or similar causes.
Families perform pind daan, tarpan, and Vedic rituals to bring peace to the departed souls, remove Pitru Dosha, and seek blessings for prosperity, health, and protection.
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Chaturdashi Shraddha 2025 Date & Pitru Paksha Calendar
Chaturdashi Shraddha Date: Saturday, 20 September 2025
Pitru Paksha 2025: 7 September to 21 September 2025
| Shraddha Tithi | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Purnima Shraddha | 7 Sept 2025 | Sunday |
| Pratipada Shraddha | 8 Sept 2025 | Monday |
| Dwitiya Shraddha | 9 Sept 2025 | Tuesday |
| Tritiya & Chaturthi | 10 Sept 2025 | Wednesday |
| Panchami Shraddha | 11 Sept 2025 | Thursday |
| Shashthi Shraddha | 12 Sept 2025 | Friday |
| Saptami Shraddha | 13 Sept 2025 | Saturday |
| Ashtami Shraddha | 14 Sept 2025 | Sunday |
| Navami Shraddha | 15 Sept 2025 | Monday |
| Dashami Shraddha | 16 Sept 2025 | Tuesday |
| Ekadashi Shraddha | 17 Sept 2025 | Wednesday |
| Dwadashi Shraddha | 18 Sept 2025 | Thursday |
| Trayodashi Shraddha | 19 Sept 2025 | Friday |
| Chaturdashi Shraddha | 20 Sept 2025 | Saturday |
| Sarva Pitru Amavasya | 21 Sept 2025 | Sunday |
Chaturdashi Shraddha 2025 Muhurat
(Delhi timings — check local panchang)
- Chaturdashi Tithi Begins: 20 Sept 2025 – 03:28 AM
- Chaturdashi Tithi Ends: 21 Sept 2025 – 04:12 AM
- Kutup Muhurat: 11:47 AM – 12:34 PM
- Rohina Muhurat: 12:34 PM – 01:22 PM
- Aparahna Muhurat: 01:22 PM – 03:47 PM
Mythological Significance of Chaturdashi Shraddha
According to Garuda Purana and Matsya Purana, those who die prematurely or unnaturally may experience unrest in the afterlife. Performing Chaturdashi Shraddha ensures their souls attain moksha and protects descendants from sudden misfortunes.
It is believed that by performing this ritual, one can:
- Remove Pitru Dosha.
- Bring harmony, health, and financial stability.
- Strengthen ancestral blessings for future generations.
Who Should Perform Chaturdashi Shraddha?
- Those whose ancestors died on Chaturdashi tithi.
- Families with ancestors who died unnatural deaths.
- Individuals with Pitru Dosha in their horoscope.
- Anyone performing samuhik shraddha for multiple ancestors.
Step-by-Step Ritual Procedure
1. Purification & Preparation
- Take a morning bath and wear clean white or light-colored traditional clothes.
- Prepare an altar with flowers, incense, lamp, water, and offerings.
2. Invocation (Avahana)
- Chant Pitru Tarpan mantras, invoking three generations from both paternal and maternal sides.
3. Pind Daan
- Offer rice balls (pinda) made from cooked rice, barley flour, black sesame seeds, and ghee.
4. Tarpan
- Pour water mixed with sesame seeds and barley while chanting mantras.
5. Feeding Rituals
- Feed Brahmins and offer dakshina.
- Feed crows, as they are symbolic messengers of ancestors.
6. Homa / Havana (Optional)
- Perform a fire ritual for purification and divine blessings.
Food Rules During Chaturdashi Shraddha
Allowed Foods
- Fresh vegetarian food (no onion, no garlic)
- Rice, wheat, moong dal, toor dal
- Milk, curd, ghee
- Seasonal fruits like banana, pomegranate, apple
- Dry fruits like almonds, cashews
Avoid
- Non-vegetarian items
- Alcohol and intoxicants
- Stale food
- Onion, garlic, mushrooms
Do’s & Don’ts for Chaturdashi Shraddha
Do’s:
- Perform rituals during correct muhurat.
- Maintain mental and physical purity.
- Offer food with devotion.
Don’ts:
- Avoid night rituals.
- Refrain from anger, arguments, or negative speech.
- Avoid inauspicious personal activities.
Famous Places for Performing Chaturdashi Shraddha
- Gaya, Bihar — Most renowned for pind daan.
- Haridwar, Uttarakhand — Har-ki-Pauri ghats.
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh — Manikarnika Ghat rituals.
- Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh — Triveni Sangam.
- Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu — South India’s sacred shraddha site.
Benefits of Chaturdashi Shraddha
- Grants peace and salvation to souls who died unnaturally.
- Removes Pitru Dosha and karmic blockages.
- Attracts prosperity, health, and protection from sudden accidents.
- Brings family unity and spiritual harmony.
Conclusion
Chaturdashi Shraddha 2025 is one of the most important days in Pitru Paksha for appeasing ancestors who passed away unnaturally. Performing the rituals with sincerity and correct procedure ensures peace for departed souls and blessings for the living.
