Benefaction of the following 10 articles during Pitru Paksha comes under ‘Mahadaan’. Ancestors get satisfied if these articles are presented and donated by the person performing Shradhakarma.
Main Donations for Pitru Paksha
1. Donate Cow (Gow Daan): The first and prime article amongst the ten ‘Mahadaan’ in Pitru Paksha is the cow.
2. Donate Land (Bhumi Daan): If the ‘Shradhkarta’ can afford to offer land, he should donate a small portion to a poor person. If that’s not feasible, a small piece of clay can be taken, kept in a thali, with Sankalp, and given to a Brahmin along with ‘Dakshina’.
3. Donate Sesame (Til Daan): Black sesame seeds are considered auspicious for donation during Pitru Paksha.
4. Donate Gold (Swarn Daan): If one does not have gold to donate, Dakshina should be given to a Brahmin.
5. Donate Ghee (Ghrit Daan): Ghee made of cow’s milk should be donated in a pot.
6. Donate Clothes (Vastra Daan): Two main attires and two undergarments, which should be new or in good condition, should be donated to a Brahmin.
7. Donate Cereals (Dhaany Daan): Wheat, rice, and other cereals should be offered after taking Sankalp.
8. Donate Jaggery (Gud Daan): Jaggery donation during Pitru Paksha is also favorable.
9. Donate Silver (Rajat Daan): Ancestors bless their successors when they offer silver during Pitru Paksha.
10. Donate Salt (Lavan Daan): Donating salt in Pitru Paksha pleases the ancestors.
After offering food and donations to the Brahmin, recite this mantra and request Lord Vishnu three times for the successful completion of ‘Shradhakarma’:
Yasya Smirtya cha Namoktaya TapoyagyaKriyadishu,
Newnam Sampurntam Yati Sadhyo Vande Tamchayutam
Pitru Paksha 2024 will begin on 17 September 2024 and ends on 02 October 2024.
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