2017 Mahalaya Amavasya Date and Time
This year Mahalaya Amavasya falls on September 19, 2017. The new moon day recognized as the Mahalaya Amavasya is the start of Dussehra. The dark fortnight of Aswayuja (September-October) is recognized as the Mahalaya Paksha (Mahalaya Amavasya or Mahalaya Paksha 2017).
It is also obvious as a special day devoted to making a contribution to express our appreciation to all the previous generations of people who have contributed to our life in Several Parts of India.
Each day in the Mahalaya Paksham is ruled by a particular Tithi or Moon Phase and the benefits of contribution Tarpanam on each day are special.
Mahalaya Amavasai is the last day of the Mahalaya Paksham, which is careful as the most significant day in the year for performing obsequies and rites and on this day people donate food, clothes etc.
2017 Mahalaya Amavasya or Mahalaya Paksha Ritual Benefits
Brings good luck.
Relieves from pitra dosha.
Helps in receiving your ancestor’s blessings.
Pitru Paksha 2017 Dates
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Shradh
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Date
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Day
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Purnima Shradh 2017
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September 5
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Tuesday
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Pratipada Shradh 2017
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September 6
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Wednesday
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Dwitiya Shradh 2017
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September 7
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Thursday
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Tritiya Shradh 2017/Chaturthi Shradh 2017
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September 8
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Friday
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Panchami Shradh 2017
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September 9
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Saturday
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Shashthi Shradh 2017
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September 10
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Sunday
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Saptami Shradh 2017
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September 11
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Monday
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Ashtami Shradh 2017
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September 12
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Tuesday
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Navami Shradh 2017
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September 13
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Wednesday
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Dashami Shradh 2017
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September 14
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Thursday
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Ekadashi Shradh 2017
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September 15
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Friday
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Dwadashi Shradh 2017
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September 16
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Saturday
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Trayodashi Shradh 2017
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September 17
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Sunday
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Chaturdashi Shradh 2017
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September 18
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Monday
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Sarva Pitru Amavasya Shradh 2017
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September 19
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Tuesday
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