Pitru Paksha, also called Mahalaya Paksha is the ‘fortnight of the ancestors', a tradition observed by the Hindus to pay homage to their ‘pitrs’ or ancestors. It extends for a period of 16 days during ...

This year, Mahalaya falls on October 2, marking the end of Pitru Paksha, a period dedicated to honoring one's ancestors.

Pitru Paksha days are considered most sacred days as forefathers and ancestors visit on earth and remains here for 16 days. They go back to their Pitru Loka on Mahalaya Amavasya or Sarva Pitri ...