Shradh month, also known as Pitru Paksha or Shraddha Paksha, is a period of 15 lunar days when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors, especially through food offerings. It is considered a sacred period of the year and falls within the final fortnight of the Indian month of Bhadrapada, which is generally in September or October. During this time, Hindus have the opportunity to pay tribute to their ancestors and show reverence for their departed loved ones in the observance of Pitru Paksha. The Shraddha ritual is performed on the specific lunar day during the Pitru Paksha when the ancestor, usually a parent or paternal grandparent, died. The ritual is also held on the death anniversary of the ancestor. Families may perform the ritual at noon, usually on the bank of a river or lake or at their own house. The Shraddha ritual consists of several main activities, including Pindadan, which is the offering of rice, cows milk, Ghee, sugar, and honey in the form of Pinda (rounded heap of the offering) to the ancestors. The Shraddha ritual is considered very important during the first year of the death, as it is believed that Pindadan and Tarpan done by the son and family members satisfy the hunger and thirst of the soul during its journey till it reaches the court of the Yamaraj.