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Pitru Paksha 2024 Calendar: Important Dates And Observances

September 17 (Tuesday): Purnima Shradh

This day is significant for performing Shradh ceremonies dedicated to ancestors who passed away on the full moon day (Purnima).

September 18 (Wednesday): Pratipada Shradh

This day specifically commemorates those who passed away on the Pratipada Tithi (the first lunar day) in either the Shukla Paksha or Krishna Paksha.

September 19 (Thursday): Dwitiya Shradh

This day specifically commemorates those who passed away on the Dwitiya Tithi (the second lunar day) of either the Shukla Paksha or Krishna Paksha.

September 20 (Friday): Tritiya Shradh

This day is specifically for performing Shradh rituals for those who passed away on the Tritiya Tithi (the third lunar day) of either the Shukla Paksha or Krishna Paksha.

September 21 (Saturday): Chaturthi Shradh

This day is specifically for performing Shradh rituals for those who passed away on the Chaturthi Tithi (the fourth lunar day) of either the Shukla Paksha or Krishna Paksha.

September 22 (Sunday): Panchami Shradh

Panchami Shradh, also known as Kunwara Panchami, is observed on the Panchami Tithi (fifth lunar day) during the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada.