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Discover the significance of Sarva Pitru Amavasya on October 2, 2024, including rituals to honour ancestors, the timings of the solar eclipse, and the right way to perform Shradh.
Published: 01 Oct 2024 08:46:AM
Gaya: A foreign devotee performs ‘pind daan’ rituals during the Pitru Paksha, at Devghat, in Gaya district, Bihar, on September 30, 2024. (PTI Photo)
Mumbai: Sarva Pitru Amavasya is one of the most significant days in Sanatan Dharma. This day, which concludes the period of Pitru Paksha, is entirely devoted to honouring ancestors through rituals like Tarpan and Pind Daan. In 2024, Sarva Pitru Amavasya falls on October 2, and this year, the day coincides with a solar eclipse, known as Amavasya Surya Grahan.
This raises the question: when should Shradh rituals be performed, and does the eclipse affect them?
Amavasya October 2024
Sarva Pitru Amavasya on October 2, 2024, is a crucial day for performing Shradh. It’s not just for known ancestors but also for those whose death anniversaries may have been forgotten. This day is an opportunity to ensure their peace and spiritual fulfilment. Offerings such as Tarpan and Pind Daan on this day are said to liberate the souls of ancestors.
This year, with the Amavasya Surya Grahan, many are concerned about the impact of the eclipse on these rituals.
Amavasya Surya Grahan: Does it Affect Shradh?
The solar eclipse, or Surya Grahan, coinciding with Sarva Pitru Amavasya on October 1–2, 2024, will not be visible in India, and therefore, the inauspicious period known as Sutak does not apply.
Solar Eclipse 2024 | Time in India |
| Begins: October 1, 2024 | 09:40 PM |
| Ends: October 2, 2024 | 03:17 AM |
This means Shradh rituals can be performed as usual, with no restrictions imposed by the eclipse.
How to Honour Ancestors Beyond Tarpan
In addition to Tarpan, there are other ways to please ancestors during Pitru Paksha. Planting trees, particularly Peepal (sacred fig), Bael (wood apple), and Tulsi (holy basil), near rivers or temples, is believed to reduce Pitra Dosh and bring blessings.
The Peepal tree holds immense significance in honouring ancestors. As per the Garuda Purana, Lord Vishnu and the souls of ancestors reside in the Peepal tree, making it ideal for performing Shradh under its shade.
Sarva Pitru Amavasya
Sarva Pitru Amavasya on October 2, 2024, is a sacred day dedicated to ancestors. Despite the Amavasya Surya Grahan, Shradh rituals can be performed without hesitation. Alongside traditional rituals, planting trees like Peepal and offering prayers beneath its branches are additional ways to please ancestors and reduce ancestral afflictions.
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