Pitru Paksha Mela Gaya 2025

Pitru Paksha Mela 2025 in Gaya from 7th to 21st September. Pitrapaksha mela is a 16-day long period during which people from all over the world take part in the shradh ceremony .Perform Pind Daan rituals for ancestral peace & salvation

Pitru Paksha holds profound significance in Hindu culture. According to Hindu calendar , Pitru Paksha Mela ,Gaya start “Anant Chaturdashi” of Bhadra Sukkapaksh every year .

This 16-day holy period is when we reverently remember our ancestors and perform special rituals for their spiritual peace.

During this time, rites like Shraddha, Tarpan, and Pind Daan are performed to seek freedom from Pitru Dosha (ancestral karmic debts) and help departed souls attain moksha (liberation). The most sacred observances include Pind Daan on the banks of the Falgu River and worship at Vishnupad Temple in Gaya—a core tradition of Pitru Paksha.

This festival offers a sacred opportunity to reconnect with our roots, express gratitude, and seek divine peace for our ancestors.

Pitru Paksha 2025 Gaya : Important Dates of Shradha

07^th September   :           Purnima Shradha (Full Moon)

08^th September                Pratipada Shradha

09^th September               Dwitiya Shradha

10^th September:              Tritiya & Chaturthi Shradha

11^th September:              Maha Bharani & Panchami Shradha

12^th September:             Shashthi Shradha

13^th September:              Saptami Shradha

14^th September:              Ashtami Shradha

15^th September:              Navami Shradha

16^th September:              Dashami Shradha

17^th September:              Ekadashi Shradha

18^th September:              Dwadashi Shradha

19^th September:              Trayodashi & Magha Shradha

20^th September               Chaturdashi Shradha

21^st September                Sarva Pitru Amavasya

Notes:

Maha Bharani (11th Sept) – Highly significant for ancestral rites.

Sarva Pitru Amavasya (21st Sept) – The most important day to honor all departed souls.

Magha Shraddha (19th Sept) – Dedicated to ancestors who died in the Magha month.