Lord Soubhagyavati Shradh Ninth Day of the Pitru Paksha | Soubhagyavati Shradh Dates 2012

Soubhagyavati Shradh is observed on the ninth day of the Pitru Paksha fortnight and is dedicated to women who did not die as a widow. This Comes Every Year. It is observed during the waning phase of moon (Krishna Paksha) in Ashwin month. Soubhagyavati Shradh 2012 date is September 21. Soubhagya Vati Shradh rituals and rites are strictly followed for women who died when their husbands were alive.

In some regions, the no rituals are performed on the day. Instead food or meal is offered to the married woman’s soul. Some people also feed a Sumangali (married women) on the day.

Soubhagyavati rituals vary from region to region and from community to community. But in all regions on the day, Shradh is performed for one's mother or any other woman in the family, who did not die a widow.

In the rituals, instead of deities, demigods known as dhurilochan whose eyes remain half closed are invoked. Dhuri means smoke and lochan means eyes; their eyes remain half closed due to smoke.

Lord Panchami Shraddha Fifth day of Shraddha Paksha

Panchami Shraddha is the fifth day of Pitru Paksha Shrradh (Mahalaya). Panchami Shraddh falls on 5^th day in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month in North Indian Hindi calendars and in Bhadrapad month as per Telugu, Kannada, Marathi & Gujarati calendars. In 2011, Panchami Shraddha date is September 17. It is also observed as Bharani Mahalaya Shraddh as it falls on Bharani Nakshatra.

Panchami Shraddh is helpful for those who suffer from inferiority complexes. It makes them free from various types of inferiority problems.

Gaya, Kashi (Varanasi), Rameshwaram, Haridwar, Prayag Sangam (Allahabad) & Rishikesh are the popular places for Pitru Paksha Shraddh rituals.

As per Tamil beliefs, the ideal place for Panchami Shraddha is the river banks of Sankaraparani river in the Gingee area of Tamil Nadu.

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Lord Pitru Pandhravda Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapad Month

Pitru Pandhravda is observed during the Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapad month – fortnight of waning phase of moon – and is dedicated to the departed souls – dead parents and relatives in Maharashtra. Pitru Pandhravda 2011 date is from September 13 to September 27. This fortnight dedicated to the departed souls is known as Pitru Paksha and Mahalya fortnight.

No auspicious ceremony is held during the period. Hindus only eat vegetarian food during the period.

Shradh rituals are offered to dead ancestors and dead family members. The most important Shradh is observed on the Amavasya day (September 27, 2011). Other important Shradh dates include Avidhava Navami on September 21, 2011.

Lord Sashti Viratham September 2011 Date Monthly Shashti Fasting Dedicated to Muruga

Sashti Viratham is observed on the sixth day during the Shukla Paksha or bright phase of moon as per a traditional Hindu calendar. Sashti Viratham September 2011 date is September 3. It is a monthly fasting dedicated to Hindu god Muruga (known as Kartik in North and western parts of India). Special pujas and rituals are also held on the day in Muruga Temples.

Muruga, also known as Skanda, Vadivela, Shanmukha and Subramanian, is widely worshipped in South India, Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa and Sri Lanka especially by Tamilians and Malayalis. In North India, Muruga is known as Kartik or Kartikeya.Fasting on Sashti is considered highly beneficial and some devotees observe a complete fast for 24 hours.

There are two Sashti fasting dates in a month one each during the waxing phase of moon and another during the waning phase of moon. Most devotees fast during the Sashti falling during waxing phase of moon.

Lord Important Hindu Festivals Auspicious Days in September 2011

Dates of important festivals associated with Hinduism in September 2011 – based on major Hindu calendars and Panchangam used in India. The festivals, Vrats and auspicious days are based on Indian Standard Time (IST). You can also take help through the comment section on good dates for various purposes including house warming, joining job, buying car or house, moving into new rented home etc.

September 1, 2011 – Ganesh Chaturthi – Ganeshotsav
September 2 – Rishi Panchami
September 3 – Muruga Sashti Fasting
September 4 – Bhanu Saptami
September 5 – Radha Ashtami
September 5 – 16 day Mahalakhmi Vrat in North India
September 8 – Ekadasi Vrat
September 8 – Dol Gyaras
September 9 – Thiruonam in Kerala
September 9 – Pradosh Vrat
September 9 – Vaman Dwadasi
September 11 – Ananda Chaturdasi Vrat
September 11 - Ganeshotsav ends
September 11 – Purnima Vrat
September 12 – Purnima or full moon day
September 12 – Mahalsya Shradh begins with Purnima Shradh
September 13 – Pitru Paksha Shradh
September 13 – Ashunya Shayan Vrat
September 13 – Ashwin month begins in traditional Hindu calendar in North India.
September 16 – Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat
September 17 – Bishwakarma Puja
September 17 – Kanni Masam begins in Malayalam Calendar in Kerala
September 18 – Puratasi month begins in Tamil Calendars
September 19 – Aashin month begins in Bengali Calendars
September 20 – 16-day Mahalakshmi Vrat ends
September 20 – Jivitputrika – Jitiya Fasting
September 21 – Matru Navami
September 23 – Indira Ekadasi
September 25 – Pradosh Vrat
September 27 – Mahalya Shradh
September 27 – Amavasya – No moon day
September 28 – Navratri begins – Ghata Sthapana
September 28 – Ashwin month begins in Calendars followed in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat<
September 30 – Sindhoor Tritiya