Dwitiya Shraddha 2021: Dooj Shraddha is another name of Dwitiya Shraddha. According to the Hindu lunar month, both the Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha fall on the second day of both the paksha. The rituals are performed on Dwitiya Shraddha for the people who lost their lives on the day of Dwitiya of any of the two pakshas.
Pitru Paksha is a special time in Hindus which is dedicated to paying homage to one’s ancestors. On this day, people perform certain puja rituals and offer food for the peace of the deceased family members. From the full moon day of Bhadrapad to Ashwin month Amavasya, this period is known as Pitru Paksha.
This year 2021, Pitru Paksha will commence from September 20th, Monday till October 6th, Wednesday. Meanwhile, Dwitiya tithi Shraddha is on September 22nd, Wednesday.
Shraddh is one of the most significant times to remember our ancestors and pray for the departed souls to rest in peace. As per the Hindu calendar , during the time of Pitru Paksha, if you offer prayers and perform certain rituals for your ancestors, you will be blessed by them and their souls will rest in peace. Dwitiya Shraddha falls on the Vidiya tithi of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month or the second day of the waning phase of the moon in the month of Bhadrapada as per the lunar calendar. According to the North Indian Purnimant Calendar, Dwitiya Shraddha falls in the month of Ashwin.
In many places, Lord Vishnu is worshipped on this day. Lord Vishnu is the creator of the world and mankind. It is considered auspicious to perform Pooja for the Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu blesses his devotees with a long and happy life and also helps to gain moksha or salvation in the after life.
Dwitiya Shraddha is done for those deceased family members who died on Dwitiya Tithi, including both Shukla and Krishna Paksha Dwitiya. Dwitiya Shraddha is also known as Dooj Shraddha. The whole fifteen days are measured auspicious for offering Tarpans to the departed.
Pitru Paksha Shraddhas are Parvan Shraddhas and auspicious time to perform them is either Kutup Muhurat and Rohina etc. Muhurat after that till Aparahna Kala gets over. Tarpan (तर्पण) is done at the end of the Shraddha. Legend- Ramdevpir-dooj or Ramdevpir-beej, the second day of Shukla paksha of Bhadra month is celebrated as Birthday of Ramdevji in North-western India.
Dwitiya Shraddha: Significance
Dwitiya Shraddha is also known as Dooj Shraddha. It is the second day of both the paksha (fortnight) Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksh of a Hindu Lunar month. Dwitiya Shraddha is performed for the persons who died on the day of Dwitiya of either of the two paksha.
Pitru Paksha Shraddha are Parvan Shraddhas. Kutup Muhurat and Rohina Muhurat are considered auspicious times to perform Shraddhas. Muhurat after that remains till Aparahna Kala gets over. At the end of the Shraddha Tarpan is performed. Pitru Paksha is considered to be inauspicious by Hindus.
Shraddha puja during Pitru Paksha is considered very important by Hindus. The Markandeya Purana scripture says that Shraddha’s ancestors get content and bestow with health, wealth and happiness. The one who does all the rituals of Shraddha is believed to attain salvation. The present generation repays their debts by performing Shraddhas to the ancestors in the Pitru Paksha.
Dwitiya Shraddha: Rituals
- The performer of Shraddhas gets a purifying bath, wears clean clothes, preferably a dhoti and sacred thread.
- He wears a darbha grass ring.
- As per puja vidhi, the sacred thread is changed multiple times during rituals.
- Pindas are offered to ancestors as the Shraddha involves pind daan.
- Water is poured slowly from a pot during the ritual.
- Lord Vishnu and Yama are worshipped.
- Food is first offered to the cow then to the crow, the dog and to ants.
- After that Brahmans are served with food and dakshina.
- Charity and donations on these days are considered very rewarding.
- Some families also arrange the ritual recitals of Bhagavata Purana and Bhagavad Gita.
Dwitiya Shraddha 2021: Date and time
- Dwitiya tithi begins September 22 at 05:51 am
- Dwitiya tithi ends September 23 at 06:53 am
- Kutup Muhurat – 11:48 am – 12:36 pm
- Rohina Muhurat – 12:36 pm – 01:25pm
- Aparahna Kaal – 01:25 pm – 03:50 pm
- Sunrise 06:09 am
- Sunset 06:17 pm
