Sarva Pitru Amavasya is performed on the new moon day in the month of Bhadrapada. Pitru means ancestors and Paksha means fortnight. Therefore, Pitru Paksha is a 15 lunar day period during which the Hindus pay homage to their ancestors mainly by way of food offerings. The period commences with the full moon day or Purnima that takes place immediately after Ganesh Chaturthi and ends with the new moon day or Amavasya known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya. That’s why Amavasya Shraddha is also known as Sarvapitra Moksha Amavasya and Hiranya Shraddham. Hiranya Shraddham helps the deceased parents and ancestors in their new world. When this is done, a wave of love and blessings pass from the parents to the children. It is the most important day of Pitru Paksha. Pitru Paksha is a Sanskrit word that literally stands for ‘fortnight of the ancestors’

— Come 15 min. early for seating arrangements — You can bring ancestors small pictures, gotra, name.Temple will provide puja materials. Registration is required by Thursday, September 18th

For Priest: Swayampakam, Vastradanam, and Dakshina