When Is Pitru Paksha 2024.  — also known as the shradh period, pitru paksha starts on the pratipada tithi of krishna paksha in the month of bhadrapada and lasts for 16 days, ending on. Pitru paksha is a 16 days period when hindu community offer prayers and honor their ancestors.

Pitru paksha is a 15 lunar days period when hindus pay homage to their ancestors, especially through food offerings. This period begins on the first full moon (purnima) following ganesh.