Mahalaya Paksha Dates 2017, Pitru paksha 2017 Dates, Pitru paksha Shraddha 2017, Shraddha Paksha in 2017, Pitr paksha, Pitri paksha, Kanagat, Jitiya
Pitru means ancestors. Paksha is the fortnight time. Pitru Paksha is the 15 day lunar period dedicated to the ancestors. During this time people pay their homage to them by the offerings.
Mahalaya paksha offerings has the great significance in the hindu religion. It is observed during the krishna paksha in the month of Ashwin (Purnimant) / Bhadrapada (amavasyant), Here is the Mahalaya Paksha calender for the year 2017:
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 06th September 2017 | Wednesday | Pratipada Shraddha |
| 07th September 2017 | Thursday | Dwitiya Shraddha |
| 08th September 2017 | Friday | Tritiya Shraddha |
| 09th September 2017 | Saturday | Chaturthi Shraddha |
| 10th September 2017 | Sunday | Panchami Shraddha |
| 11th September 2017 | Monday | Shashthi Shraddha |
| 12th September 2017 | Tuesday | Saptami Shraddha |
| 13th September 2017 | Wednesday | Ashtami Shraddha |
| 14th September 2017 | Thursday | Navami Shraddha |
| 15th September 2017 | Friday | Dashami Shraddha |
| 16th September 2017 | Saturday | Ekadashi Shraddha |
| 17th September 2017 | Sunday | Trayodashi Shraddha, Dwadashi Shraddha |
| 18th September 2017 | Monday | Chaturdashi Shraddha |
| 19th September 2017 | Tuesday | SarvaPitru Amavasya |
