During the Shradh period, there are certain things that should be avoided. Here is a list of dos and donts to follow during the 15-16 days of Shradh:

Dos:

• Perform Shradh ceremonies: Shradh ceremonies are an important ritual that needs to be performed during Pitru Paksha to appease the souls of our departed ancestors. It involves offering food, water, flowers, fruits, incense sticks, etc., and performing mantras for them in a specific order.
• Conduct Tarpan: Tarpan, an essential ritual during Pitru Paksha, should be conducted by the eldest son of the deceased.
• Have only one meal a day: To observe the rituals properly, it is recommended to have only one meal a day and practice celibacy throughout the fifteen-day period.
• Remember ancestors fondly: During this period, it is important not to indulge in negative thoughts as they can affect our inner peace. Remembering our ancestors fondly and appreciating their blessings should be the focus of this period rather than dwelling on negative emotions.

Donts:

• Avoid cooking or consuming non-vegetarian food: Cooking non-vegetarian food at home or eating it outside is strictly prohibited during this period as it distracts us from remembering our departed ones.
• Avoid cutting nails and hair: Cutting nails and hair should be avoided during Pitru Paksha as it is believed that doing so will bring bad luck and negativity into one’s life.
• Avoid taking medicines or visiting doctors: Taking medicines or visiting doctors should also be avoided during this period as it can bring bad luck or attract negative energies into one’s life.
• Avoid going outside after sunset: Going outside after sunset should also be avoided as it is believed to bring bad luck.
• Avoid scheduling engagements, weddings, or housewarming ceremonies during this period. It is a belief that they bring bad luck.
• Avoid using iron utensils or any other object made of iron during Shraddh. Instead, opt for silver, brass, and copper.
• Avoid buying new clothes, gold, silver, and artificial jewelry during this period as they are considered inauspicious.
• Avoid eating foods like rice, non-veg,...