Day 2
Dwitiya (Second Day)
Dedicated to offering prayers for peace to family members who passed away on the second lunar day, helping clear path-blocking obstacles and inviting domestic harmony.
Special remembrance
Ancestors passing on Dwitiya tithi.
Mantra
ॐ प्रथम पितृभ्यो नमः॥
Om Prathama Pitribhyo Namah
Salutations to the foundational ancestors of the lineage.
Self-serve ritual steps
- Perform rituals during Kutup Muhurat around midday.
- Offer water using your right thumb over a clean vessel.
- Share food offerings with a cow and crow before meals.
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.