During Pitru Paksha, Dwadashi Shradh is performed for those deceased family members who died on Dwadashi Tithi of either Shukla Paksha or Krishna Paksha. This year, Dwadashi Shradh will be performed on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.According to mythology, Dwadashi Tithi is also considered suitable for the Shradh of those who take Sannyasa before their death. People also know this as Baras Shradh.It is believed that Shradh is considered auspicious, if performed in muhurtas like Kutup, Rauhin etc. Shradh related rituals should be completed by the end of the afternoon after offering Tarpan to ancestors.Also Read: Pitru Paksha 2023: Metals to avoid while cooking during ShradhDate and Time of Dwadashi ShradhDwadashi date starts – October 10, 2023 at 03:08 pmDwadashi Tithi ends – October 11, 2023 at 05:37 PMKutup Muhurta – 11:45 AM to 12:32 PM, Duration – 00 hours 46 minutesRohin Muhurta – 12:32 PM to 01:18 PM, Duration – 00 hours 46 minutesAfternoon Time – 01:18 PM to 03:38 PM, Duration – 02 hours 19 minutesCan women perform ShradhPeople do get confuse in what to do, in case there is no male member in the family to perform Shradh. According to Markandeya Purana, if someone does not have a son then only – the wife can perform Shradh without mantras. And if the wife is also deceased, Shradh can be performed by any member of the family.Apart from this, it is believed that if there is no male in the family, the daughter-in-law can also perform the Pind Daan of the mother-in-law. Garuda Purana says that the elder lady in the family can give the right to perform Shradh to her daughter-in-law.Can married women perform Shradh during Pitru PakshaWomen can wear white or yellow clothes for Shradh. As per scriptures, only married women have the right to perform Shradh. While performing Shradh, women should not offer tarpan with kush and water. Also, do not offer tarpan with black sesame seeds. Women do not have the right to do this.Can Daughter-in-law or wife can perform Shradh in Pitru PakshaAccording to Garuda Purana, in the absence of a son or husband, or in absence of eldest son, a junior son, the daughter-in-law and wife have the right to perform Shradh. If the wife is also not alive then any real brother or nephew, nephew, grandson, grandson etc. can perform Shradh.In the absence of all these, a disciple, friend, any relative or the family priest can perform Shradh of the deceased. In this way, in the absence of a male member of the family, any female member can perform Shradh to seek the blessings of ancestors.(Disclaimer: This information has been collected from various mediums like astrologers, almanacs, beliefs or religious scriptures and has been presented to you. Please consult experts while making related decisions. TopIndianNews does not hold accountability for this information.)
