MALAYA PAKSHA RITUAL
FOR DEAD SON OR DAUGHTER
Death of a son or daughter when the parents are alive is considered highly unfortunate. No words can console such parents. In Hinduism, during Pitru Paksha Shradhfortnight there are special rituals and rites for children who have passed away when their parents are alive. It is known as Kakbali or Balabholaniteras and in 2009, the child Shradh rituals are on September 16.Balabholaniteras is observed on the 13th day of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of moon) in the month of Ashwin. It is the thirteenth day of the Pitru Paksha Shradh fortnight.
The rites and ritual is also known as kakbali as offerings are made to crows on the day.
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