Dwitiya Shraddha (Dooj Shraddha), September 9, 2025: Check Tithi Timings, Significance, and Rituals of Second Shraddha Day

Dwitiya Shraddha, September 9, 2025: Check Tithi Timings, Significance, and Rituals of Second Shraddha Day

Dwitiya Shraddha, September 9, 2025: Dwitiya Shraddha is also known as Dooj Shraddha, it is observed during Pitru Paksha (the fortnight dedicated to honoring ancestors). This year it will be performed on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. On this day, rituals are carried out for deceased family members who passed away on Dwitiya Tithi, whether in Shukla Paksha or Krishna Paksha.

This sacred observance is an important part of Pitru Paksha Shraddha rituals, performed with devotion to seek blessings from departed souls and ensure peace in the family lineage.

Dwitiya Shraddha 2025 Ritual Timings (Muhurat)

Note: It is advised to complete Tarpan (तर्पण) and other rituals within these muhurat timings to ensure maximum benefits and blessings.

Dwitiya Shraddha Significance

Dwitiya Shraddha holds great spiritual value in Hindu tradition. According to scriptures, offering Pind Daan, Tarpan, and food to Brahmins during this period helps in satisfying the departed souls (Pitru). It is believed that performing Shraddha during the right muhurat brings peace to ancestors, removes family obstacles, and blesses the descendants with prosperity.

As Pitru Paksha Shraddhas are Parvan Shraddhas, they are considered most effective when performed during the prescribed timings.

Rituals of Dwitiya Shraddha

• Morning Preparations: Devotees take a holy bath and prepare a clean place for performing Shraddha.
• Offering Pind Daan: Rice balls (Pindas) mixed with sesame seeds and barley are offered with prayers to ancestors.
• Tarpan: Water mixed with black sesame seeds is offered to ancestors, invoking their blessings.
• Brahmin Bhoj: Food is prepared and offered to Brahmins and needy people, symbolizing service to the departed souls.
• Prayers and Blessings: Devotees pray for peace, harmony, and relief from ancestral doshas.

Pitru Paksha is a 16-day period dedicated to ancestor worship. Every tithi (lunar day) is marked by Shraddha rituals for those who passed away on the same tithi. Performing Shraddha on Dwitiya Tithi ensures that the departed soul finds peace and continues to bless the family. It also strengthens family bonds and promotes spiritual growth.