3 November•Krishna Paksha Navami

Maha Bharani

Maha Bharani

Maha Bharani is the Bharani nakshatra in Pitru Paksha, a day for Shraddha of the ancestors.

Presiding DeityThe Ancestors (Pitrs)
CategoryShraddha & Ancestors

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Maha Bharani is the Bharani nakshatra in Pitru Paksha, a day for Shraddha of the ancestors.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

The Shraddha of this day is said to give a special merit to the ancestors.

Key Rituals & Observance

Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices

  1. 1Step 1

    Tarpana and Shraddha for the ancestors.

  2. 2Step 2

    Charity to Brahmins and the poor.

Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras

The Ancestors (Pitrs) • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings

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The Ancestors (Pitrs) · Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः स्वधा नमः ॥

Om Pitrubhyah Svadha Namah

Meaning

Salutations to The Ancestors (Pitrs).

108 JapaSacred Mantra