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Pitru Paksha 2026: Why Black Sesame Seed Donation is Mandatory? Pacify Shani, Rahu-Ketu Dosha!
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News18•25-09-2026, 08:16
Pitru Paksha 2026: Why Black Sesame Seed Donation is Mandatory? Pacify Shani, Rahu-Ketu Dosha!
- •Pitru Paksha runs from September 27 to October 10, 2026, emphasizing Shraddha, Tarpana, and donations for ancestral peace.
- •According to religious texts, black sesame seeds originated from Lord Vishnu's sweat, making them sacred and quickly satisfying ancestors.
- •Astrologically, black sesame seeds are linked to shadow planets like Shani, Rahu, and Ketu; their donation pacifies Pitru Dosha and Shani Dosha.
- •Black sesame seeds absorb negative energy, purifying the Shraddha site and warding off evil spirits.
- •It is believed that offerings without sesame seeds are consumed by evil spirits, while Tarpana with black sesame seeds directly reaches ancestors, bringing them satisfaction and salvation.
Key Questions Answered
Pitru Paksha 2026 will begin on Sunday, September 27, and conclude on October 10 with Sarvapitru Amavasya.
According to religious texts, black sesame seeds originated from Lord Vishnu's sweat, making them extremely sacred and essential for satisfying ancestors. Performing Shraddha, Tarpana, or donations without black sesame seeds is believed to be incomplete, and offerings without them may be consumed by evil spirits rather than reaching the ancestors.
Donating black sesame seeds during Shraddha pacifies Pitru Dosha and Shani Dosha in the horoscope, while also reducing the inauspicious effects of Shani's Sade Sati and Dhaiya. Additionally, it removes life obstacles, introduces positivity, and helps absorb negative energy.
