Performing tarpan during Pitru Paksha is said to grant salvation.
During this period, people perform special rituals honouring their fathers or ancestors.
Pitru Paksha, considered very auspicious among Hindus starts today, September 17. It will stay till October 2. During this period, people perform special rituals honouring their fathers or ancestors. The Hindus offer tarpan and food to their fathers who passed away. It is believed that during Pitru Paksha, they come to earth in different forms.
Performing tarpan for the father during Pitru Paksha is said to grant salvation. This auspicious time starts on the day of Purnima and will end on the day of Amavasya. During these days, the person performing the rituals must avoid certain foods, as this could hurt the family.
Renowned astrologer, Pandit Nand Kishore Mudgal from Deoghar, told Local 18 that Pitru Paksha will start on Tuesday, September 17. During this time, it is important to perform tarpan to please their father and ensure happiness and blessings. There are certain mistakes people often make regarding the consumption of food, which may lead to a negative impact on the family. Let us look at the food that you should avoid during this time.
4 Foods to Avoid During Pitru Paksha:
The astrologer mentioned it is important to maintain the food habit to complete the rituals properly.
Meat and Alcohol:
Avoid the consumption of meat and alcohol. These should be strictly avoided during this auspicious time, as it could anger the ancestors and hurt the family.
Leafy Vegetables:
The person performing the rituals should avoid the consumption of leafy vegetables during this time as such vegetables should be offered while offering tarpan and other rituals. Therefore, eating them is considered inauspicious.
Onion and Garlic:
One should avoid the consumption of garlic and onion. Consuming these vegetables can lead to negative effects on the family.
Cucumber:
Cucumber is often offered to the father while performing the rituals and thus consuming it during this period is considered inauspicious. One can consume cucumber after performing tarpan on October 2.