1. What is Chaturdashi Shraddha?
Chaturdashi Shraddha is a ritual performed during Pitru Paksha to honor ancestors who passed away on Chaturdashi tithi or met unnatural deaths, such as in accidents, war, drowning, or suicide.
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2. When is Chaturdashi Shraddha in 2025?
In 2025, Chaturdashi Shraddha will be observed on Saturday, 20 September 2025, during the Pitru Paksha period.
3. What is the muhurat for Chaturdashi Shraddha 2025?
The recommended muhurat is during Kutup Muhurat (11:47 AM – 12:34 PM), Rohina Muhurat (12:34 PM – 01:22 PM), and Aparahna Muhurat (01:22 PM – 03:47 PM).
4. Who should perform Chaturdashi Shraddha?
Anyone whose ancestors died on Chaturdashi tithi or due to unnatural causes should perform this ritual. It’s also done by those seeking to remove Pitru Dosha or honor multiple ancestors through samuhik shraddha.
5. What are the main rituals of Chaturdashi Shraddha?
The main rituals include Pind Daan (offering rice balls), Tarpan (offering water with sesame and barley), feeding Brahmins and crows, and optionally performing a Homa (fire ritual).
6. What foods are allowed during Chaturdashi Shraddha?
Only fresh vegetarian food is allowed, prepared without onion, garlic, or mushrooms. Common offerings include rice, moong dal, seasonal fruits, milk, curd, and dry fruits.
7. Which places are famous for performing Chaturdashi Shraddha?
Popular locations include Gaya (Bihar), Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), and Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu).
8. What are the benefits of performing Chaturdashi Shraddha?
It grants peace to troubled souls, removes Pitru Dosha, protects from sudden misfortunes, and brings blessings for prosperity, health, and harmony.
9. Can Chaturdashi Shraddha be performed at home?
Yes, it can be performed at home with proper guidance from a priest, following the correct muhurat and Vedic procedures.
10. Is Chaturdashi Shraddha the same as Sarva Pitru Amavasya?
No. Sarva Pitru Amavasya falls a day later (21 September 2025) and is for honoring all ancestors, while Chaturdashi Shraddha is specific to those who died on Chaturdashi tithi or unnatural deaths.
