Pitru Paksha 2025: Why kneaded flour should not be refrigerated

Pitru Paksha has started and at this time people remember their ancestors. During this time, worship, tarpan and shraddha have special significance in every house. It is believed that at this time the ancestors come to earth and accept the deeds, donations and food done for them. Because of this, many rules have been made regarding food and daily habits in Pitru Paksha, which are considered necessary to follow.

These rules are directly related to faith and purity. Especially there is a tradition of taking strict care about the preparation and storage of food. One of these rules is that kneaded flour should not be kept in the fridge during Pitru Paksha. Today we will tell you about this, what are both the religious and scientific reasons behind this.

Religious Reasons (Pitru Paksha 2025 Rules)
Pitru Paksha (Shraddha Paksha) is a special period in Hinduism to remember the ancestors with reverence and to perform their Tarpan, Pinddaan etc. During this time, it is considered necessary to follow some special rules.

Gods and ancestors do not accept stale food: It is clearly mentioned in the religious texts that gods and ancestors do not accept stale, contaminated or leftover food. Therefore, kneaded flour kept in the fridge or rotis made from it are considered prohibited during Pitru Paksha.

Special importance of purity: Purity is of great importance while preparing food and performing Shraddha in Pitru Paksha. It is believed that whatever food is offered to the ancestors should be completely fresh and pure. When kneaded flour is kept in the fridge overnight, it is considered "stale", which is unsuitable for Shraddha food.