Pitru Paksha
Pitru Paksha Seva
Pitru Paksha is a fifteen-day period when people pay homage and pray for the salvation of their departed ancestors. Vedic rituals are performed during this period to invoke Lord Krishna’s blessings on them.
Annadana Seva
Sponsor Anna-Daan to all the temple visitors in the name of your family or loved ones.
Gau Seva
Offer Gau Poshana Seva to protect and nourish the cows residing at our goshala.
Sadhu Bhojana Seva
Serve a sacred meal to Sadhus during Pitrupaksha and receive their blessings for your family and ancestors.
What can you offer to your forefathers during Pitru Paksha?
On the occasion of Pitru Paksha, people offer special prayers or Shradh and donate liberally to charity in honour of their forefathers. The shastras recommend that Sadhus and Vaishnavas should be offered Annadana on this auspicious day. It is also beneficial to contribute towards Gau Seva during Pitru Paksha.
Lord Narasimha Dev advises Prahlada Maharaja, following the departure of his father Hiranyakashipu, to perform the Sraddha ceremony for his spiritual benefit and progress.
kuru tvaṁ preta-kṛtyāni pituḥ pūtasya sarvaśaḥ
mad-aṅga-sparśanenāṅga lokān yāsyati supra-jāḥ
My dear child, your father has already been purified just by the touch of My body at the time of his death. Nonetheless, the duty of a son is to perform the sraddha ritualistic ceremony after his father’s death so that his father may be promoted to a planetary system where he may become a good citizen and devotee.
Sacred Pitru Paksha Seva Opportunities
“We invite you to sponsor these sevas at ISKCON Banjara Hills (Hare Krishna Golden Temple) and obtain the blessings of Lord Krishna, who is known as Mukunda – one who awards liberation from this material existence.”
Anna Dana Seva: Contribute to distributing Krishna’s Blessings in the form of food
“There has never been, nor will there ever be, any gift equal to the gift of food.”
– Anusasana Parva 13.63.3–6
Gau Seva & Protection: Contribute to the nourishment of Mother Cow.
“Whoever serves mother cow will obtain eternal happiness and good health. All fears will be vanquished. The house will become the abode of peace.”
– (Mahabharata, Vishnu Dharmottara Khanda)
Sadhu Bhojana Seva: Lord Krishna is pleased when Sadhus are served
By performing charity during Pitru Paksha, you can help your ancestors and make a significant difference in the lives of those we serve and in honouring our ancestors. Higher destinations. Your families will also be blessed with good health, peace and prosperity by the mercy of the Lord.
Ancestors are eagerly waiting for blessings!
Lord Krishna’s blessings are the best gift for the forefathers. Lord Krishna is pleased when cows and devotees are served.
Hare Krishna!