Pitru Paksha 2026 Rules: Pitru Paksha is set to begin on September 26. During these 15 days, rituals such as *Tarpan*, *Shraddh*, *Pind Daan*, and acts of charity are performed for one's ancestors. Since *Shraddh* rituals for ancestors are the focus of this period, it is also known as *Shraddh Paksha*. But should auspicious activities be undertaken during Pitru Paksha? Is purchasing new items considered auspicious or inauspicious during this time? Let us learn more about this from astrologer Chandrakant Saraswat.

**Avoid Auspicious Activities During Pitru Paksha: Here’s Why**

Astrologer Saraswat states that one should not consider starting new ventures during Pitru Paksha. During *Shraddh Paksha*, individuals remember their ancestors—who are no longer in this world—with a heavy heart.

The *Vishnu Purana* mentions that Pitru Paksha is the specific time when ancestors visit the earthly realm in some form or another to meet their descendants. If you engage in new or auspicious activities during this time, it may not please them.

**A Time to Express Gratitude to Ancestors**

Pitru Paksha is a time to express gratitude and observe mourning for one's ancestors. You might wonder: if a soul has already attained a new birth, who is it that visits Earth? According to the scriptures, a part of every soul resides in *Pitru Loka* (the realm of ancestors); it is this part that visits Earth during the time of *Shraddh*.

We owe our lives to these ancestors. When they are pleased with us, we are blessed with prosperity, progress, advancement, and good health. Conversely, when our ancestors are displeased, it leads to *Pitru Dosh* (ancestral affliction). This can result in obstacles in our endeavors, hindrances to progress, illnesses, and discord.

**Conserve Energy During Pitru Paksha**

From a scientific perspective, we engage in auspicious and celebratory activities throughout the rest of the year. Undertaking any task requires both financial resources and physical energy. If you undertake auspicious or new tasks during Pitru Paksha, you will not be able to devote time to your ancestors. You would also lack the energy required for ancestral worship; this is precisely why the focus during this period is exclusively on honoring and worshipping one's ancestors.

9 things you must strictly avoid buying during Pitru Paksha
This year, Pitru Paksha falls between September 26 and October 10. During this period, you should refrain from purchasing new clothes, jewelry, vehicles, property, brooms, mustard oil, salt, electronics, and new furniture.

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