Annual Shraddha on the Tithi — South Indian Tradition

The Annual Shraddha is the yearly rite for a departed parent or ancestor, held on the tithi, or lunar day, of their passing. A qualified South Indian pandit of your family's tradition performs it for you, in the regional vidhi, or procedure, not the Gaya vidhi. Your sankalp names the departed and up to four family members, with the gotra, and photos or video reach you on WhatsApp.What is an Annual Shraddha?A shraddha honours a departed parent or ancestor once a year, on the tithi on which they passed away. In the South Indian tradition it brings together a homam, or fire offering, pinda offerings to the ancestors and the feeding of Brahmins. The ancestors' names and gotra are spoken in the sankalp, the formal statement of the rite's purpose. It is an act of remembrance and of duty. For this booking, a qualified pandit performs it in the South Indian regional vidhi rather than the Gaya vidhi. The feeding of Brahmins, Brahmin bhojan, can be added to the same booking.Why devotees book it Honouring a departed mother or father on the tithi of their passing, each year A prayer for the peace of the departed and, in faith, for their moksha, or liberation A traditional remedy for pitru dosha, offered as an act of care towards the ancestors Keeping the family's duty to its ancestors, even when you live far from home or cannot travel When to bookThe shraddha is held each year on the tithi of passing, which follows the lunar calendar. Mahalaya Paksha, the fortnight set aside for the ancestors, and Amavasya, the new-moon day, are also traditional for remembering them. After booking, the date of the coming tithi and its muhurtham are worked out with you on WhatsApp.What this booking covers Annual Shraddha on the Tithi, performed on your behalf by a South Indian pandit of your family's tradition Sankalp naming the departed and up to four family members, with the gotra Photos or video of your puja on WhatsApp Add-ons for this booking Amavasya Tarpanam, monthly for 12 months Brahmin bhojan Annadanam Gau seva Choose any of these when you book, or ask our team on WhatsApp. Each add-on is offered in your name, on dates confirmed with you.Please note Your pandit is matched to your language (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada or Malayalam) and family tradition; tell us both when you book. Performed in the South Indian regional vidhi by a qualified priest, not in the Gaya vidhi. Share the departed person's name and the tithi of passing, if you know it, when you book. If your family custom needs the karta (the son or chief mourner) to take part, tell us; the pandit will guide you on WhatsApp. The date and muhurtham are fixed with you on WhatsApp after booking. Prasad is not sent to your address. More Pitru (ancestor) pujas Pinda Pradanam and Tarpanam — Padagaya, Pithapuram Pitru Tarpana — Koti Tirtha, Gokarna Bali Tharpanam — Thirunelli Temple, Wayanad Before bookingShare the name(s) and gotra when you book. Our team confirms the date and details with you on WhatsApp. Divine Hindu is an independent service, not affiliated with any temple administration. Questions? Contact us.