Lord Pishach Mochan Shradh 2011 | Shradha Karma and Pind Dan

Pishach Mochan Shradh is annually observed on the 14^th day during the waxing phase of moon (Shukla Paksha Chaturdasi) in Margashirsh month as per traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India. Pishach Mochan Shradh 2011 date is December 9.

Special puja and rituals are held on the day for those who had premature death (due to accidents and other unnatural causes).

Thousands of devotees visit the Pishach Mochan Kund in Varanasi for performing Shradha Karma and Pind Dan on the day.