{"id":9822,"date":"2025-08-21T12:12:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T06:42:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/?p=9822"},"modified":"2025-09-01T11:26:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T05:56:33","slug":"pitru-paksha-date-sacred-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/pitru-paksha-date-sacred-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Shradh 2025 Date for Performing a Sacred Pitru Paksha for Ancestors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pitru Paksha, Shradh, or Sharad is performed every year for the departed ancestors in remembrance and to honor them. It is a 15-day ritual starting on 7th September 2025, Sunday, and ending on 21st September. The last day of Sharad is called <strong>Sarva Pitru Amavasya<\/strong> or <strong>Mahalaya Amavasya, <\/strong>as per the renowned website, Pitrupaksha Explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Top-Things-to-Do-at-Shri-Nageshwar-Jyotirlinga-Temple-1_11zon-1.webp\" alt=\"Shradh 2025  ( Pitru Paksha )\" class=\"wp-image-9957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Top-Things-to-Do-at-Shri-Nageshwar-Jyotirlinga-Temple-1_11zon-1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Top-Things-to-Do-at-Shri-Nageshwar-Jyotirlinga-Temple-1_11zon-1-300x165.webp 300w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Top-Things-to-Do-at-Shri-Nageshwar-Jyotirlinga-Temple-1_11zon-1-768x422.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Shradh 2025 ( Pitru Paksha )<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During <strong>Shradh 2025<\/strong>, the date falls on lunar tithi, or Purnima Shradh, which starts on 7 September and precedes Pratipada on 8 September and ends in Sarva Pitru Amavasya on 21 September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This puja ritual begins with <strong>Tarpan,<\/strong> or offering water and sesame seeds to departed ancestors by the sons. If you are someone who wants to practice the Tarpan without doing it every year, offer <strong>Pinda Daan along with <\/strong>Brahmin offerings and charity for their ancestors&#8217; moksha, or liberation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/taxi\/taxi-service-in-gaya\/\">Book Cab Service in Gaya<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the Garuda Purana, it is the most sacred and important duty of sons to perform and help their ancestors get liberation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/pitru-paksha-date-sacred-time\/#Shradh_2025_Start_Date_And_End_Date\" >Shradh 2025 Start Date And End Date<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/pitru-paksha-date-sacred-time\/#Shradh_2025_Tithi_Calculator\" >Shradh 2025 Tithi Calculator<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/pitru-paksha-date-sacred-time\/#Gaya_The_Most_Sacred_Place_for_Pitra_Daan_in_Hinduism\" >Gaya: The Most Sacred Place for Pitra Daan in Hinduism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/pitru-paksha-date-sacred-time\/#Peaceful_Journey_with_Chiku_Cab_Shradh_Puja_Pilgrimage\" >Peaceful Journey with Chiku Cab Shradh Puja Pilgrimage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/pitru-paksha-date-sacred-time\/#Shradh_2025_Start_Date_and_End_Date_for_Pitru_Puja\" >Shradh 2025 Start Date and End Date for Pitru Puja<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/pitru-paksha-date-sacred-time\/#Book_Chiku_Cab_for_One-Way_or_Round-Trip_Outstation_Cabs_for_Gaya\" >Book Chiku Cab for One-Way or Round-Trip Outstation Cabs for Gaya<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/pitru-paksha-date-sacred-time\/#1_Excellent_Cab_Service_with_One-Way_or_Round_Trip\" >1. Excellent Cab Service with One-Way or Round Trip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/pitru-paksha-date-sacred-time\/#2_Pocket-friendly-Transparent_Pricing\" >2. Pocket-friendly-Transparent Pricing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/pitru-paksha-date-sacred-time\/#3_Simple_and_Flexible_Booking\" >3. Simple and Flexible Booking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/pitru-paksha-date-sacred-time\/#4_Affordable_and_Reliable_Chiku_Cab_Service_with_Professional_Driver_Support\" >4. Affordable and Reliable Chiku Cab Service with Professional Driver Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/pitru-paksha-date-sacred-time\/#5_Post_Shradh_Puja_Round_Trip_or_Travel_Service_with_Chiku_Cab\" >5. Post Shradh Puja Round Trip or Travel Service with Chiku Cab<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/pitru-paksha-date-sacred-time\/#Why_Is_Chiku_Cab_the_Best_and_How_Does_It_Provide_Real_Traveler_Experiences\" >Why Is Chiku Cab the Best, and How Does It Provide Real Traveler Experiences?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/pitru-paksha-date-sacred-time\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/pitru-paksha-date-sacred-time\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/pitru-paksha-date-sacred-time\/#1-_What_are_the_dates_of_Shradh_in_2025\" >1- What are the dates of Shradh in 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/pitru-paksha-date-sacred-time\/#2-_Can_we_visit_Vaishno_Devi_in_Shradh\" >2- Can we visit Vaishno Devi in Shradh?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/pitru-paksha-date-sacred-time\/#3-_What_are_the_three_types_of_Shradha\" >3- What are the three types of Shradha?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/pitru-paksha-date-sacred-time\/#4-_What_is_the_difference_between_Shraddha_and_Pitru_Paksha\" >4- What is the difference between Shraddha and Pitru Paksha?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/pitru-paksha-date-sacred-time\/#5-_Which_food_is_not_allowed_in_Pitru_Paksha\" >5- Which food is not allowed in Pitru Paksha?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shradh_2025_Start_Date_And_End_Date\"><\/span>Shradh 2025 Start Date And End Date<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Name<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Date<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Shradh Begins<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Sunday, 7th September 2025<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Shradh Ends<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Sunday, 21st September 2025<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shradh_2025_Tithi_Calculator\"><\/span>Shradh 2025 Tithi Calculator <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Tithi<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Date<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Purnima Shradh<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>7 September 2025, Sunday<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Pratipada Shraddha<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>8 September 2025, Monday<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Dwitiya Shradh<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>9 September 2025, Tuesday<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Tritiya &amp; Chaturthi Shradh<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>10 September 2025, Wednesday<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Panchami Shradh &amp; Maha Bharani<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>11 September 2025, Thursday<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Shashthi Shradh<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>12 September 2025, Friday<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Saptami Shradh<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>13 September 2025, Saturday<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Ashtami Shradh<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>14 September 2025, Sunday<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Navami Shradh<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>15 September 2025, Monday<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Dashami Shradh<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>16 September 2025, Tuesday<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Ekadashi Shradh<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>17 September 2025, Wednesday<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Dwadashi Shradh<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>18 September 2025, Thurday<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Trayodashi &amp; Magha Shradh<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>19 September 2025, Friday<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Chaturdashi Shradh<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>20 September 2025, Saturday<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Sarva Pitru Amavasya<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>21 September 2025, Sunday<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gaya_The_Most_Sacred_Place_for_Pitra_Daan_in_Hinduism\"><\/span><strong>Gaya: The Most Sacred Place for Pitra Daan in Hinduism<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gaya is one of the most sacred and divine places along with Kashi to perform pitra daan. It is place where thousands of people visit every year to help get their ancestors get moksh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Falgu River is the holy spot where Shradh ceremonies are practiced every year on Sarva Pitru Amavasya. This place is considered divine and sacred. Gaya holds sanctity, divinity, and purity. Therefore, it is a path for the ancestors to travel from earth to the upper realms easily.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/taxi\/varanasi-to-gaya-taxi-service\/\">Book Varanasi to Gaya Taxi Service<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Thousands and lakhs of pilgrims travel to Gaya every year to do Pind Daan, Pitra Daan, and Tarpan. And in Gaya, it is celebrated as the <strong>Pitru Paksha Mela.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20240814112749_Shraddha_11zon-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Pitra Daan in Hinduism\" class=\"wp-image-9831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20240814112749_Shraddha_11zon-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20240814112749_Shraddha_11zon-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20240814112749_Shraddha_11zon-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20240814112749_Shraddha_11zon.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peaceful_Journey_with_Chiku_Cab_Shradh_Puja_Pilgrimage\"><\/span><strong>Peaceful Journey with Chiku Cab Shradh Puja Pilgrimage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chiku Cab<\/strong> is undoubtedly the best travel partner for Shradh Puja in 2025 because it offers a peaceful and comfortable travel service for <strong>Shradh 2025<\/strong>. The cab service drives you to perform the most thoughtful journey to Gaya. This is a place where every corner whispers for solace, and in return, you get ancestral blessings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wish to make your Gaya trip effortless and affordable, book the Chiku Cab so you can calmly connect with the divine ancestors to offer your Pind Daan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/gaya\/local-sightseeing-cab-in-gaya.html\">Book Local Sightseeing Taxi in Gaya<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cab facility also extends its service to drive you to the banks of the Phalgu River, <strong>Vishnupad Temple<\/strong>, <strong>Akshayavat<\/strong>, and other sacred places, waiting for you to perform rituals like <strong>Tarpan<\/strong> and <strong>Pinda Daan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Sankalp, or vow ritual, is performed before Tarpan and Pinda Daan, which can be performed under a Brahmin guru, so you can perform the spiritual Shradh Puja for the departed ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Read More &#8211;<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/pind-daan-in-gaya\/\"> Pind Daan in Gaya | Pind Daan Pooja, Ritual, Date &amp; Time, Significance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/puja-rituals_lpXlsaSg_202404261312420_66e96273d7df4_11zon-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Shradh Puja\" class=\"wp-image-9833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/puja-rituals_lpXlsaSg_202404261312420_66e96273d7df4_11zon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/puja-rituals_lpXlsaSg_202404261312420_66e96273d7df4_11zon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/puja-rituals_lpXlsaSg_202404261312420_66e96273d7df4_11zon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/puja-rituals_lpXlsaSg_202404261312420_66e96273d7df4_11zon.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shradh_2025_Start_Date_and_End_Date_for_Pitru_Puja\"><\/span><strong>Shradh 2025 Start Date and End Date for Pitru Puja<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pitru Paksha 2025, also known as Shradh Puja, is a 15-day ritual that starts<\/strong> on 7th September and ends on 21st September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Chiku Cab, you can easily travel to <strong>Gaya while it<\/strong> ensures you can arrive on time to complete the rituals for liberating Pitru and gain the blessings of the ancestral souls.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_Chiku_Cab_for_One-Way_or_Round-Trip_Outstation_Cabs_for_Gaya\"><\/span><strong>Book Chiku Cab for One-Way or Round-Trip Outstation Cabs for Gaya<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Excellent_Cab_Service_with_One-Way_or_Round_Trip\"><\/span>1. <strong>Excellent Cab Service with One-Way or Round Trip<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chiku Cab drivers can pick you up from your home to help you reach Gaya after you book its <a href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/outstation-cabs.html\">outstation cab service<\/a> or one-way, or round-trip for Shradh Puja or Pind Daan. Its effortless services make your journey peaceful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For that, you can hire the best vehicle from the<a href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/car-rental.html\"> <\/a>Chiku Cab car rental options and book sedans like Etios or Indica, and <a href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/tempo-traveller.html\"><strong>Tempo Travellers<\/strong><\/a> for round trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Pocket-friendly-Transparent_Pricing\"><\/span><strong>2. Pocket-friendly-Transparent Pricing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With Chiku Cab, you can check the pricing of cabs and choose one-way or round-trip trips, checking the price per km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Simple_and_Flexible_Booking\"><\/span><strong>3. Simple and Flexible Booking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can book a Chiku Cab in advance after downloading the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And then you need to enter your destination, dates for Shradh Puja 2025, and pickup location.<br>You can choose the vehicle to travel in and pay for confirmation of your trip. You will get the confirmation details via SMS or email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Affordable_and_Reliable_Chiku_Cab_Service_with_Professional_Driver_Support\"><\/span><strong>4. Affordable and Reliable Chiku Cab Service with Professional Driver Support<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chiku Cab, undoubtedly the best, is providing a professional service with experienced drivers. They ensure to look after tolls, parking, and other facilities with no hidden billing. It&#8217;s available 24\/7 with cancellation and modification options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Post_Shradh_Puja_Round_Trip_or_Travel_Service_with_Chiku_Cab\"><\/span><strong>5. Post Shradh Puja Round Trip or Travel Service with Chiku Cab<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you complete your shradh puja 2025, the professional driver of Chiku Cab picks you up to drop you off at your home or station. And for that, you need to book your cab from the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-28-at-10.50.37-AM_11zon-1024x225.jpg\" alt=\"Download Chiku Cab Mobile App\" class=\"wp-image-7920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-28-at-10.50.37-AM_11zon-1024x225.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-28-at-10.50.37-AM_11zon-300x66.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-28-at-10.50.37-AM_11zon-768x169.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-28-at-10.50.37-AM_11zon.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.techi.chikucab&amp;hl=en_IN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Download Chiku Cab Mobile App <\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Chiku_Cab_the_Best_and_How_Does_It_Provide_Real_Traveler_Experiences\"><\/span><strong>Why Is Chiku Cab the Best, and How Does It Provide Real Traveler Experiences?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/\">Chiku Cab<\/a> offers the most flexible, affordable trip experience. Professionals drivers of Chiku Cab ensure you reach on time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Round-the-Clock Service:<\/strong> They even provide you on-time, effortless round-the-clock service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verified Drivers: <\/strong>These drivers are experienced and police verified.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transparent Fare System: <\/strong>Chiku Cab offers you transparent payment options without any hidden charges. The service provides you with a complete, transparent payment section for the online payment facility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Well-Disciplined and Trained Drivers: <\/strong>The drivers at Chiku Cab are trained, well-disciplined, and have years of experience.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, why wait any longer? Book a Chiku Cab in advance to travel to Gaya and perform the Shradh Puja with integrity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shradh Puja during Pitru Paksha 2025<\/strong> is the most sacred time when cosmic events align with astrology to bridge between worlds and help your ancestors get liberation. So, if you are planning to travel to <strong>Gaya<\/strong> for <strong>Pitra Daan, <\/strong>Shradh Puja 2024 is the best time to perform the rituals by booking <strong>Chiku Cab<\/strong> in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, fulfill your duty as a son and bring peace to ancestral souls and ground yourself in gratitude, performing the sacred duty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t delay; book Chiku Cab in advance today and start your journey.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-_What_are_the_dates_of_Shradh_in_2025\"><\/span>1- What are the dates of Shradh in 2025?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shradh, also known as Pitru Paksha, will take place in 2025 from Sunday, September 7, to Sunday, September 21. In the Hindu calendar, this 16-day period is considered sacred, during which time descendants respect and pray to their departed ancestors by performing rituals like tarpan and pind daan. The final day to perform Shradh rites is Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya Amavasya), marking the completion of the era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-_Can_we_visit_Vaishno_Devi_in_Shradh\"><\/span>2- Can we visit Vaishno Devi in Shradh?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can visit Vaishno Devi during the Shradh time; however, it is often discouraged due to the solemnity of the occasion and the cultural norm of avoiding prominent temples and auspicious activities during Pitru Paksha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-_What_are_the_three_types_of_Shradha\"><\/span>3- What are the three types of Shradha?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>three types of Shradh<\/strong> are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nitya Shradh<\/strong> \u2013 Performed daily as a routine offering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Neimitika Shradh<\/strong> \u2013 Performed on specific occasions like death anniversaries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kamya Shradh<\/strong> \u2013 Performed with a specific desire or purpose in mind.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-_What_is_the_difference_between_Shraddha_and_Pitru_Paksha\"><\/span>4- What is the difference between Shraddha and Pitru Paksha?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pitru Paksha, also known as Shraddha, is a crucial period in the Hindu calendar dedicated to honoring one&#8217;s ancestors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-_Which_food_is_not_allowed_in_Pitru_Paksha\"><\/span>5- Which food is not allowed in Pitru Paksha?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lentils such as Masoor Dal, Kidney Beans (Rajma), Chana Dal, and Chickpeas (Chole) are avoided since they are tamasic in nature. 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