Shraddh is a religious ritual which falls in the dark fortnight (Krisna Paksha) of Ashvin month. During this period people worship their ancestors and satisfy them so that in heaven their souls rest in peace. It is an important duty of man to satisfy their ancestors by performing Shraddh during this period. In the period of this fortnight special offerings are prepared for those whose dates correspond to that particular day. Mostly Kheer of milk, Puri and other food are offered to those souls. A part of food is offered to cow and crow. Pinda made up of rice with Kush grass is offered. Recitation of Sam Veda is done with utmost devotion.

Shraddh is also known as Pitru-Yajna, in which people worship their ancestral. Shraddh is performed for three generations i.e. for father, grandfather and the great grandfather. If it is performed for all ancestors then seven generations get the benefit of this Shraddh. All souls whether not born or reborn in any form get the benefit of the oblations offered to them.
Son must perform the Shraddh otherwise he will be considered as a person of unthankful behavior. The final day of Shraddh falls on the day of Amavasya. On this day people offer oblations to all ancestors. Hindus perform these rituals with high reverence and religious feelings. It is described in scriptures that on Pitru Paksh the souls descend on earth and accept the food offered by their family members. They also bless them