Pitru Paksha or Shradh is a 15-day period that begins during the Purnima Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada, according to the Hindu calendar. It ends on the Amavasya Tithi of.

8 6 12 5 Pitru Paksha 2022: On Anant Chaturdashi, after saying goodbye to Lord Ganesha, the 15-day Pitru Paksha or Shradh period begins. It begins on the Purnima Tithi of Shukla Paksha.

Pitru Paksha is a 15 lunar days period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors, especially through food offerings. According to South Indian Amavasyant calendar it falls in the lunar month of Bhadrapada beginning with the full moon day or day after full moon day.