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Pitru Paksha 2026: Jalebi, Imarti, and Sugar Pedas in High Demand for Ancestral Offerings.
- •During Shradh Paksha, Jalebi and Imarti are being bought in large quantities for offerings to ancestors, with sugar pedas and homemade kheer-malpua also being special.
- •In Jalore, Suraj Misthan Bhandar's jalebi and Gupta Sweets' imarti play a special role in maintaining traditional sweetness in Shradh meals.
- •Jalore's Agarwal Misthan Bhandar's sugar pedas are also highly preferred by locals, with demand increasing during Shradh Paksha.
- •Malpua and kheer are traditionally prepared at home and offered to ancestors as part of the Shradh meal, connecting deeply with the traditional kitchen.
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During Pitru Paksha 2026 in Jalore, the demand for jalebi and imarti increases significantly as they are traditionally included in offerings made to ancestors. Additionally, sugar pedas from local sweet shops are widely bought, while families also prepare traditional items like ghee-made malpuas and milk-and-rice kheer at home.
In 2026, Pitru Paksha begins with Purnima Shraddha on September 26 and concludes with Sarva Pitru Amavasya on October 10. The main sequence of Shraddha tithis officially starts on September 27 with Pratipada Shraddha.
Traditional observances during Pitru Paksha include performing Shraddha, Pind Daan, and Tarpan by offering water along with black sesame and kusha. Families generally maintain a clean, restrained, and predominantly sattvic lifestyle while avoiding alcohol, meat, and tamasic items like onion and garlic.
