During the Shradh period, there are certain dos and donts that should be followed as per Hindu tradition. Here are some of the things that should not be done during Shradh:

• Avoid non-vegetarian food: Consumption of non-vegetarian food items should be avoided.
• Avoid tobacco and alcohol: Tobacco and liquor should also be avoided.
• Avoid using iron utensils: Using iron utensils should be avoided. Instead, opt for silver, brass, and copper utensils.
• Avoid cutting hair or shaving beard: Cutting hair or shaving beard should also be avoided.
• Avoid auspicious activities: Avoid any auspicious activities during Shraddh such as marriage, engagements, and housewarming rituals.
• Avoid buying new clothes: Avoid buying new clothes because they are considered inauspicious.
• Avoid using black or red flowers: Avoid the use of black or red flowers and highly aromatic or odourless flowers for Pitru paksha Shraddha puja and rituals.
• Avoid lying or using harsh words: Do not lie or use harsh words or curse others.
• Avoid physical relationships: Avoid making physical relationships.
• Avoid using iron in any way to sit: Do not use iron in any way to sit. Use the seating of silk, wool, wood, etc. .
• Avoid entering a new house: Do not enter a new house during this fortnight, start a new business or a new venture or celebrate a birthday, etc. .

It is believed that following these practices during Shradh will bring peace and prosperity to the household and help to seek blessings from the ancestors.