Should we visit new graves before the Waking of Insects? Which day is the best to visit new graves before the Waking of Insects?

Generally speaking, we visit the graves of our deceased relatives on important days such as the deceased's death anniversary, Qingming Festival, Spring Festival, etc. In some places, visiting the graves must be done before the Waking of Insects. So do new graves need to be visited before the Waking of Insects? Which day is best to visit a new grave before the Waking of Insects?

Should new graves be visited before the Waking of Insects?

In some parts of my country, new graves need to be visited before the Waking of Insects.
In some parts of our country, there is a custom of visiting new graves before the Waking of Insects, because in some areas of our country it is believed that the period before the Waking of Insects is the statutory reception day for the underworld. Therefore, during this period of time, the newly deceased relatives can collect offerings from their living relatives.
In some areas of our country, new tombs are built before Qingming Festival, and old tombs are rebuilt three years later. Because our country has a vast territory, customs and habits vary in different regions, and some regions do not even have these rules and regulations.

Which day is best for visiting a new grave before the Waking of Insects?

There is no set time for visiting graves. As long as you don't go at night, you can go in the morning or afternoon, but it is best to go no later than 3 pm.
Generally, people choose the morning time because it is the beginning of the day and it is relatively auspicious. But in fact, the road to tomb sweeping in the afternoon is not blocked and the purpose of sacrifice is achieved, which is not bad. As long as it is not before dawn or sunset, the time for tomb sweeping is chosen by oneself.

Who is not suitable for tomb sweeping during the Jingzhe period?

1. Seriously ill people <br/>Seriously ill people need to regulate their metabolism and not work too hard. They have reduced immunity, yin deficiency in the body, and a floating mind, making them vulnerable to various dampness. Therefore, when visiting the graves, you should actively avoid such people.
2. People who have undergone surgery <br/>People who have undergone surgery are not in good physical condition. When their vital energy is weak, it is especially easy for dampness to invade. Therefore, it is recommended that such people do not participate in tomb sweeping.
3. Pregnant people <br/>Tomb sweeping requires climbing mountains or hiking, so it is very inappropriate for pregnant women with weak bodies. It will greatly endanger the physical and mental health of the pregnant mother herself or the physical and mental health of the child.