Every year, Pitru Paksha falls from Bhadrapad Purnima Tithi to Amavasya Tithi. During this period, tarpan and pinddaan are performed for the ancestors. Pitru Paksha ends on Sarvapitri Amavasya. Tarpan and pinddaan are performed for the ancestors every day during Pitru Paksha. Tarpan is performed for the peace of ancestors during Pitru Paksha. During this period, ancestors come to earth and meet their relatives. Some work should not be done during Pitru Paksha. According to the scriptures, these works are prohibited. If you do these works, then there can be a lot of loss. Happiness and prosperity can stop. The doors of progress can be closed.

By offering tarpan and pinddaan to ancestors during Pitru Paksha, ancestors of three generations get salvation. During Pitru Paksha, many works including Manglik are prohibited. Ignoring them makes ancestors unhappy (angry). This has a bad effect on the life of a particular person. The person has to face a lot of difficulties in life. Therefore, these mistakes should not be made even by mistake during Pitru Paksha.

prohibition of good deeds

Pitru Paksha is the time to remember the ancestors, so no auspicious work should be done during this time. Auspicious works like marriage, tonsure, engagement, and griha pravesh are also not done during Pitru Paksha. Doing so makes the ancestors angry.

Do not do this work at night

During Pitru Paksha, the offering of water to ancestors and the shraddha should be done in sunlight. Do not perform shraddha rituals after sunset. It does not yield any results. The ancestors come to earth only in sunlight. They consume food and water.

don't cut hair and beard

Kashi's astrologer Pandit Sanjay Upadhyay said that one should not cut hair and beard even by mistake during Pitru Paksha. This shows our devotion and reverence towards our ancestors.

Avoid using oil and soap.

Apart from this, oil should not be used on the head during these 15 days. One should also avoid using soap while bathing. This also angers the ancestors.

did not buy a house

One should not start buying land, building, or constructing a house during Pitru Paksha. This can lead to financial loss. Hence, one should avoid purchasing these things.

Stay away from meat and alcohol

According to the scriptures, only pure vegetarian food should be consumed during Pitru Paksha. One should stay away from consuming alcohol or non-vegetarian food. Doing so can make the ancestors angry. Which can hurt the family.