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Pitru Paksha: Use Only These 3 Metals for Shraddha Rituals, Avoid Steel and Iron Utensils
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News18•26-09-2026, 15:05
Pitru Paksha: Use Only These 3 Metals for Shraddha Rituals, Avoid Steel and Iron Utensils
- •Pitru Paksha begins on September 27 and concludes on October 10, with special traditions for Tarpan and Shraddha.
- •Silver utensils are considered most auspicious for Tarpan and Shraddha rituals due to their purity and association with the moon.
- •If silver is unavailable, brass, copper, or bronze utensils can be used; these metals are associated with various planets.
- •Avoid steel, iron, glass, or plastic utensils during Pitru Paksha as they are considered impure and associated with negative energy.
- •Perform Tarpan by offering water with black sesame seeds towards the south, remembering ancestors' names and gotras, then donate food or clothes.
Key Questions Answered
According to religious traditions, silver utensils are considered the most auspicious for Tarpan, Pind Daan, and Brahmin Bhoj. If silver is unavailable, brass, copper, or bronze utensils can be used.
No, the use of steel or iron utensils is completely prohibited during Pitru Paksha for Tarpan and Shraddha rituals. Glass and plastic utensils are also prohibited as they are associated with negative energy and impurity.
If copper, brass, or bronze utensils are not available, individuals can use leaf cups and plates, known as done and pattal. Additionally, rituals should incorporate cow's milk, ghee, and curd while ensuring ancestors are not seated directly on the ground.
