Day 4
Chaturthi (Fourth Day)
A day to offer special prayers for ancestors who faced sudden or accidental challenges, helping their souls find steady transition and emotional peace.
Special remembrance
Ancestors passing on Chaturthi tithi.
Mantra
ॐ शिवाय पितृभ्यो नमः॥
Om Shivaya Pitribhyo Namah
Salutations to the ancestors, praying for their peaceful and auspicious state.
Self-serve ritual steps
- Approach the rituals with deep empathy and inner calm.
- Offer water with black sesame seeds and pray for the alleviation of any residual distress.
- Feed stray animals with compassion.
Section context
Purnima to Panchami Tithis
Namaste. As we begin the sacred fortnight of Pitru Paksha, we open the doorway to connect with our lineage. These opening days set the foundation of respect, gratitude, and remembrance, ensuring that every ancestor whose soul transitioned on these early tithis is warmly acknowledged.