Bharani Shradha 2024 Tithi and Significance
‘He who performs the Shradh rites diligently and in accordance with his financial status, satisfies everyone right from Deity Brahma to the insignificant blade of grass. No one in the family of the individual performing the Shradh remains unhappy.’
- Brahma Purana
Pitru Paksha began on 17th September. It is very important time period in Hinduism. It is a 16 days lunar period. It is a time for people to remember and pay respects to their dear departed. One of the most significant days of Shradha is Bharani Shradha.
Bharani Shradha or Maha Bharani Shradha is performed on the day with Bharani Nakshatram. During the Mahalaya Paksha, Bharani Nakshatra prevails during either on Chaturthi Tithi or Panchami Tithi. It is also known as Chauth Bharani or Bharani Panchami when Bharani Nakshatra prevails during Aparahna on Chaturthi Tithi or on Panchami Tithi respectively. The dates for Bharani Shradha 2024 are as follow.
Bharani Shradha 2024 Tithi
- Sunrise – Sept 21, 2024, 6:22 am
- Sunset – Sept 21, 2024, 6:10 pm
- Pratipada Tithi Begins – Sept 21, 2024, 3:27 pm
- Pratipada Tithi Ends – Sept 21, 2024, 12:21 pm
- Aparahna Kaal – Sept 21, 2024 1:31 PM – 3:56 pm
- Kutup Muhurat – Sept 21, 2024 11:55 AM – 12:43 pm
- Rohina Muhurat – Sept 21, 2024 12:43 PM – 1:31 pm
- Bharani Nakshatra Begins – Sept 21, 2024, 7:47 am
- Bharani Nakshatra Ends – Sept 22, 2024, 6:19 am
Significance of Offering Bharani Shradha to Ancestors
It is considered very auspicious to offer Bharani Shradha to ancestors since the lord of the Bharani Nakshatra is the Lord Yama, the deity of death.
The importance of Bharni Shradha is also mentioned in texts such as Matsya Purana, Garuda Purana, and Agni Purana. It has been said that the merits that come from performing Bharni Shradha are the same as those of Gaya Shradha. Usually, it is performed once after the person’s death. However, as per the Dharmasindhu, it can be performed yearly.
And after the Mahalaya Amavasya, this is the most observed day during the Pitru Paksha.
It is an opportunity for people to pay respect and express gratitude and love for their departed ancestors. When a person offers prayers and happiness to deceased ancestor on this day, it helps them in their journey. Performing Shradha on this day helps individuals accumulate positive karma. It also helps in repaying any outstanding debt that the ancestor might have left behind.
You can get guidance from expert astrologers at NamoAstro for performing Shradh rituals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Maha Bharani Shraddha?
A: Bharani Shradha or Maha Bharani Shradha is performed on the day with Bharani Nakshatram. During the Mahalaya Paksha, Bharani Nakshatra prevails during either on Chaturthi Tithi or Panchami Tithi.
Q: What are the different types of Shradha?
A: As per the Vishwamitra Smriti and Bhavishya Purana, there are 12 types of Shradha:
- Nitya Shradh
- Neimitik Shradh
- Kamya Shradh
- Vriddhi Shradh
- Sapindan Shradh
- Parvan Shradh
- Ghosti Shradh
- Shudhyarth Shradh
- Karmang Shradh
- Daivik Shradh
- Pustyarth Shradh
- Smart Shradh (Samvatsrik)
Q: What is the spiritual significance of Shradh?
A: By performing Shradh rites, the ancestors who have reached the Pitrulok get help for their journey to the next stage.
