Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma performed a
pooja for his ancestors on the last day of ‘Pitru Paksha’ at Narayani Shila
Temple in Haridwar on Saturday.
On the occasion, the Assam CM said, “I try to come
here at the Narayani Shila Temple every year. This is a part of our Sanatana
tradition and it provides peace of mind.”
This year the Pitru Paksha began on September 29 and
ends on October 14. Pitru Paksha (fortnight of the paternal ancestors) is a 16-lunar
day period in the Hindu calendar when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors
(Pitrs), especially through food offerings.
The food offerings made to the ancestors are usually
cooked in silver or copper vessels and typically placed on a banana leaf or
cups made of dried leaves.
The person, who performs the Shraadh, should take a
purifying bath beforehand and is expected to wear a dhoti. He wears a ring of
darbha grass. Then the ancestors are invoked to reside in the ring.
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