Buying Silver During Shradh: What Sikar Families Should Know

Written by Darshan Jain, Founder of Arumayi

Every year around this time, we get some version of the same question at our Sikar store: "Should we wait until after Shradh to buy new jewellery?" It's a fair question, and one worth answering honestly rather than just pushing a sale.

What Pitru Paksha (Shradh) Is

Pitru Paksha, also called Shradh, is a period in the Hindu calendar set aside to honour and remember ancestors. Many families across Rajasthan, including here in Sikar, follow a custom of avoiding new purchases — clothes, jewellery, vehicles — during this window, treating it as a time for remembrance rather than celebration or acquisition. This isn't a rule enforced anywhere; it's a family and regional custom, and how strictly it's followed varies a lot from household to household.

Does This Apply to Silver Specifically?

Some families extend the custom to all jewellery including silver, while others treat everyday silver purchases — a small pair of earrings, a replacement chain — differently from big-ticket gold buying. There's no single correct answer here; it genuinely depends on what your own family observes. If you're unsure, the simplest approach is to ask an elder in your household what your family's practice has traditionally been, rather than relying on a general rule.

If You'd Rather Wait

If your family prefers to hold off on new jewellery until after Pitru Paksha ends, that's completely reasonable, and Diwali and Dhanteras — both major silver-buying occasions — fall shortly after this period ends anyway, so the wait is short. You can still browse and shortlist pieces now; our silver coins and jewellery sets collections are a good place to start planning ahead of Dhanteras.

If You Need to Buy Anyway

Sometimes a purchase can't wait — a wedding gift, a birthday, a piece that broke and needs replacing. There's nothing wrong with buying jewellery during this period if your family doesn't observe the custom strictly, or if the need is practical rather than celebratory. We'd rather you make the choice that's right for your family than follow a rule you don't personally hold.

FAQs

Is it inauspicious to buy silver during Shradh?
Many families in Rajasthan avoid new purchases during Pitru Paksha as a custom of remembrance, but it isn't a universal rule — practices vary by family.

When does Pitru Paksha end in 2026?
Pitru Paksha runs from late September to early October 2026, ending shortly before Navratri begins.

Can I still shop online during this period?
Yes — you're welcome to browse and shortlist pieces on arumayi.com anytime, and place your order whenever feels right for your family.

What should I buy right after Shradh ends?
Many families use the days right after Pitru Paksha to shop for Navratri and Dhanteras — browse our best sellers to get started.