Refrain from consuming meat, fish, and eggs during Shradh to maintain purity and honour your ancestors.
Avoid onion and garlic, as they are considered tamasic and not suitable for this sacred period of Shradh.
Consuming alcohol during Shradh is discouraged, as it is seen as impure and disrespectful to ancestral rituals.
Processed and junk foods should be avoided. Stick to simple, fresh, and sattvic meals during Pitru Paksha.
Avoid fermented foods like pickles and yeast-based products, as they are believed to create negative energy.
Consuming leftovers is considered inauspicious during Shradh. Always prepare fresh meals to honour the ancestors.
Strong spices like chillies and pepper are considered tamasic and should be avoided during the 16 days of Shradh.
On the Shradh Tithi, grains like rice, wheat, and lentils are avoided, with emphasis on offering fruits and milk instead.