Pitru Paksha or Shardh 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 Amavasya Tithi of Krishna Paksha. During this period Hindus pay obeisance to the departed souls of their ancestors
This year Pitru Paksha commences on September 10
It ends on September 25 which is a Sunday
There are timings for the Kutup Muhurat, Rohina Muhurat and Aparahna Kaalfor September 10
Kutup Muhurat: 11:53 AM to 12:43 PM, Rohina Muhurat: 12:43 to 1:33 PM and Aparahna Kaal: 1:33 PM to 4:03 PM
The rituals of Shradh or pind daan can be performed on any day during this 15 day period
As per Hindu religion it is believed that the souls of the ancestors reside in Pitrulok and they descend on the earth during Pitru Paksha