Chaturthi Shradh is performed for those deceased family members who died on Chaturthi date. On this day, Shradh can be performed on Chaturthi Tithi of either Shukla Paksha or Krishna Paksha. It is also known as Chauth Shradh.Muhurtas like Kutup, Rauhin etc. are considered auspicious for completing these Shraddhas. Shraddha related rituals should be completed by the end of the afternoon. Tarpan is offered at the end of Shraddha.According to Hindu Panchang, Chaturthi Shradh will be performed on Monday, October 2, 2023Date and time to perform rituals of Chaturthi ShradhChaturthi date starts – October 02, 2023 at 07:36 AMChaturthi date ends – October 03, 2023 at 06:11 AMKutup Muhurta – 11:47 AM to 12:35 PM, Duration – 00 hours 47 minutesRohin Muhurta – 12:35 PM to 01:22 PM, Duration – 00 hours 47 minutesAfternoon Time – 01:22 PM to 03:45 PM, Duration – 02 hours 22 minutesAfter Chaturthi, Panchami Shradh will be performed on Panchami Tithi which will start at 06:11 AM on October 03 and will end at 05:33 AM on October 04, 2023.Significance of performing Shradh during Pitru PakshaAccording to the Garuda Purana, the soul begins its journey to Yamapuri thirteen days after death and it takes seventeen days for it to complete the journey.The soul continues through Yamapuri for an additional eleven months, arriving at the court of Yamaraj only in the twelfth month. It lacks of food and water for a duration of eleven months. It is believed that if the elder son and other family members do Pindadan, tarpan and fulfil the souls needs on its trip till it enters the Yamarajs court.Therefore, Shradh rituals are highly valued during the first year after death. Performing Shradh with complete devotion also keeps you away from Pitra Dosh.After one or two days after Ganesh Visarjan, which is also known as Anant Chaturdashi, Pitru Paksha begins. Mahalaya Paksha is another name for Pitru Paksha. Sarvapitri Amavasya or Mahalaya Amavasya are two names for the final day of Pitru Paksha, which is one of the most important days of Pitru Paksha. If the death date of the deceased person in the family is not known then his or her Shradh can be performed on Sarvapitri Amavasya.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.
