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A period of 15 days is set aside by the Hindus for the remembrance of their ancestors. (c) Getty Images
The annual ancestor-worship or 'Pitri-Paksha' is a period that is observed during the dark
half of the Hindu month of 'Ashwin.' This period of 15 days is set aside by the Hindus for the
remembrance of their ancestors. During this fortnight, Hindus donate food to the hungry in
the hope that their ancestors will also be thus fed.
It is this time that Hindus throughout the world reflect on the contributions their forefathers
made to their present life, and the cultural norms, traditions and values they set for us in
order to make our lives better.
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us and that is to perform acts of charity in their names during their annual visits to your
homes in their subtle, invisible bodies.
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