PITRU-GANAS


Meaning of PITRU-GANAS in English

[Hindu] Manes. They live in Pitru-loka. Shraaddhaas (ceremonies addressed to manes) are performed for them and offering of food is made in these ceremonies. It is said that one month of humans is equal to one day for Pitru-devatas/Pitru-ganas. Our fortnight from New Moon to Full Moon is their daytime and the next fortnight is their night.

Encyclopedia Mythica English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический словарь греческой мифологии.