The importance of charity increases in Pitru Paksha, but donating these things will make you poor!

Pitru Paksha is going on. It is believed that whatever is donated during this time, you get many times more benefits. Not only this, the benefits of charity done during Pitru Paksha are reaped by many generations. This is the reason why the importance of charity increases during Pitru Paksha.

In Pitru Paksha, along with Shradh, Tarpan and Pinddaan for the ancestors, donations are also important. It is believed that the donations of food, water, clothes etc. given at this time reach the ancestors. Also, those who donate also get many times more benefits from it.

But there are some things which should not be donated even by mistake during Pitru Paksha. If you donate these things during Pitru Paksha, you may even become poor. Therefore, know which are those things which should be avoided donating during Pitru Paksha.

Donation of salt: Do not donate salt even by mistake during Pitru Paksha. It is believed that the souls of ancestors do not get peace by donating salt. Also, the energy of Shani Dev, the cause of karma and sufferings, also increases by donating salt during Pitru Paksha.

Donation of broom: A person should not donate a broom during Pitru Paksha. By doing this you may have to face financial problems. Not only this, one should not buy a new broom for the house during Pitru Paksha.

Donation of mustard oil: During Pitru Paksha, neither mustard oil should be purchased nor donated. Doing so makes the ancestors angry. But you can donate ghee at this time.

Iron utensils: Donating iron utensils or broken utensils during Pitru Paksha is not considered auspicious. By doing this you may have to face the displeasure of your ancestors. Also, donating iron during Pitru Paksha leads to Pitru Dosha.

Donation of clothes: Many people donate clothes during Pitru Paksha. But keep in mind that old or torn clothes should not be donated during this time. Also, shoes and slippers should not be donated during Pitru Paksha. Doing so affects the planet Rahu.