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Pitru Paksha 2022: People pay homage to their ancestors in Mumbai; see pics

Updated On: 25 September, 2022 01:07 PM IST |

People were seen performing rituals on the last day of Pitru Paksha on the banks of Banganga Tank in south Mumbai’s Walkeshwar area. (Pics/Satej Shinde)

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People performing rituals at Banganga Tank. Pic/Satej Shinde
People performing rituals at Banganga Tank. Pic/Satej Shinde
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Pitru Paksha, which is observed by Hindus to pay obeisance to the souls of those who have departed, comes to an end on Sunday.

Pitru Paksha, which is observed by Hindus to pay obeisance to the souls of those who have departed, comes to an end on Sunday.

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Pitru Paksha is a 16 day long period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors through prayers and food offerings.

Pitru Paksha is a 16 day long period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors through prayers and food offerings.

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The period falls in the lunar month of Bhadrapada beginning on the full moon day or the day after full moon. 

The period falls in the lunar month of Bhadrapada beginning on the full moon day or the day after full moon. 

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Sunday (September 25) marks the end of this month with Sarva Pitru Amavasya. 

Sunday (September 25) marks the end of this month with Sarva Pitru Amavasya. 

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In West Bengal, Mahalaya Amavasya marks the beginning of Navratri. It is believed that Goddess Durga descended on the earth on this day.

In West Bengal, Mahalaya Amavasya marks the beginning of Navratri. It is believed that Goddess Durga descended on the earth on this day.

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