Pitru Paksha has started from September 29 in Bhadrapada month, according to Hindu Panchang. This time is considered important to seek blessings of your ancestors.On the 16 days of Pitru Paksha, Shradh rituals and Tarpan etc. are performed for the ancestors, which brings peace to their soul and they become happy and shower blessings on their descendants. They attain happiness, prosperity and wealth in their life. But there are certain things which are not kept in mind during this period, could get bad luck or a person has to face the displeasure of the ancestors.According to astrology, many times a person has to face Pitra Dosh. But performing Shradh is not all, one should avoid few things that may make them unhappy. These small mistakes can bring obstacles in a persons life. Lets know what you can avoid doing in Pitru Paksha.It is believed that people should avoid using certain types of metals in the kitchen, as they are prohibited during Shradhs.Do not use iron utensils during Pitru PakshaOne should not use iron utensils in the kitchen even by mistake during Pitru Paksha. According to religious beliefs, cooking food in iron utensils during Pitru Paksha displeases the ancestors. Actually, during Pitru Paksha, ancestors are not satisfied by cooking food in iron utensils, which is why iron utensils should not be used during this period. This does not bring peace to his soul.What all does have importance during Pitru PakshaAccording to astrology, 16 days of Pitru Paksha are considered very auspicious for seeking the blessings of ancestors. Try and take out two rotis for the cow every day. After this, apply jaggery on it and remember your ancestors and give it to them.Pitru Paksha is among one of the times when you can ask for forgiveness of the sins that you may have done unconsciously. Therefore, during Pitru Paksha, provide food to Brahmins. Even after the Shradh ceremony, it is considered necessary to feed food to cows, dogs and crows.If a married person is performing Shradh, he should never do this also, he should accompany his wife with him. Besides, resorting to any kind of beauty enhancing method during Pitru Paksha is to be avoided.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.
