Shradh an important ritual of Tarpan performed by Hindus for their departed ancestors or forefathers. Performing Tarpan in Shradh is a way of remembering, thanksgiving and honouring the ancestors for whatever they have given to the present generations. Period of Shradh is also known as Pitru Paksha. Pitru Paksha is considered the best period for performing Tarpan rituals. Pitru Dosha arises if one does not perform the rituals of Tarpan in Shraddh.
Every year, an important period of 16 days (Pitru Paksha or Shradh) is dedicated to the ancestors or forefathers. It is believed that the rituals performed during Shraddh produces best results for pleasing the ancestors. Shradh comes right before the Sharada Navaratri in autumn. Shradh or Tarpan ritual is also performed on the death anniversary of the departed family member. Different Tarpan rituals are performed for different departed members of the family or a particular day during Pitru Paksha is dedicated to that departed member. His or her favourite food items and clothes are offered to Brahmins or Pandits. Brahmins consume the food items and accept the offerings and it is believed that in this way it reaches our ancestors or forefathers.
Pitru Paksha or Shradh is considered as an inauspicious period for starting of any new venture and shopping of new clothes or any household item.
The last day of Pitru Paksha is known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya Shradh because on this day Shradh or Tarpan can be done for any departed members.
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