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PITRU PAKSHA

Pitru Paksha in 2012 is from September 30 to October 15. It is the sixteen lunar day period which is dedicated to our ancestors and forefathers. Pitru Paksh begins on poornima (full moon day) of Bhadrapada (September) and ends on Amavasya (no moon day) of Ashwani month in Shukla Paksh (waxing moon period). During this period people pay homage to their pitra (ancestors), as Pitru Paksh is 'fortnight of ancestors'. And offering food and performing rituals for dead ancestors is also known as Shradh Pooja. They perform pooja and rituals for the departed souls of dead forefathers or ancestors. Pitru paksh is performed by children or relatives for their dead ancestors and forefathers. 

ANANTHA CHATURDASHI

Anant Chaturdashi 2012 is falling on 29th of September. The grand festival of  Anant Chaturdashi  is focused on a great legend that teaches people to let go off their ego and devote their time in the service of God. In some regions of country, Anant Chaturdashi is associated with Lord Vishnu also known as Lord Anant, whereas in the Southern and Western part of the country, Anant Chaturdashi is fondly celebrated as Ganpati Visarjan. 

Parivarthini Ekadashi

The September 26, 2012 Ekadasi is known as  Parivartini Ekadasi . It is also known as  Jaljhulni Ekadasi . The preparation for Ekadashi fasting begins on the Dasami day – the day before Ekadasi. On the Ekadasi day, devotees observe complete fast. The day is meant for hearing religious discourses and performing pujas. The fasting comes to an end on the Dwadashi day with the consuming of food cooked in one’s house.

Ganesh Chavithi Puja items

A comprehensive prayer package on the occassion of Ganesh Chaturthi.  The pooja kit which has been compiled together as per the Skanda Purana. Price Rs.985/- The product is available in all leading stores and is also available online at www.pureprayer.in