<p><b>According to the Hindu calendar, </b><span>Pitru Paksha or Shradh is a 15-day period that begins during the Purnima Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada.</span></p><p><b> Shradh ends on the Amavasya Tithi of Krishna Paksha.</b> During this period, the Hindus pay obeisance to the departed souls of their ancestors. Pitru Paksha is marked by the rituals of Shradh and a restricted lifestyle. It is believed that during this period the rituals of Shradh helped the ances...
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