The Hindu ceremonious homage to ancestors known as shraadh pooja is also called pitr paksha or pitru paksha or pitri paksha. This literally translates to “ fortnight of the ancestors.” The period lasts for 16 lunar days in the Hindu calendar. Pitrs translates to ancestors. The reverential homage is conducted with offerings of food. Homage to ancestors is a significant part of Hinduism and is, therefore, obliged of followers and devotees of the religion.
This shraadh is typically performed on the ground floor of the house. The place should be clean. The person performing the shraadh must undergo a ritual of religious preparation before the actual homage ceremony. This is for the reason of optimizing the effects of the ritual, according to Hindu sacred traditions. The Holy Thread must be worn. This is a white dhoti and an upavastra reserved for the ceremony. The Holy Ash must be applied on various parts of the person’s body. The person officiating the ceremony must also partake of the prescribed five substances and sip water or the achaman.
For non-resident Indians (NRIs) anywhere across the globe who are unable to perform the homage for their dearly departed ancestors, we
can perform the prayer ceremonies and offerings of water for you on the banks of any of the prescribed holy bodies of water in India.
We can perform this holy ritual for ancestors through ceremonial prayers and food
offerings for non-resident Indians (NRIs) who are unable to conduct it themselves.
We can perform this holy ritual for ancestors through ceremonial prayers and food
offerings for non-resident Indians (NRIs) who are unable to conduct it themselves.
We can perform this holy ritual for ancestors through ceremonial prayers and food
offerings for non-resident Indians (NRIs) who are unable to conduct it themselves.
This Hindu homage for the dearly departed needs to be performed at a prescribed timeline and along the banks of any of the holy
bodies of water in India. We can conduct this ritual in India for non-resident Indians (NRIs) anywhere across the globe.
The person performing the ceremony and the person who is invited to partake of the meal that is offered to the Brahmin should not have eaten any food nor slept with a woman on the night before the day of the shraadh. He should be holding a particular type of grass called darbha on the day of the ceremony. He should also recite a ritual prayer to God about the time of the ritual.
All the substances to be used in the ceremony should be collected at least one day before the actual event. These substances should be received from the priests who are invited to conduct the ritual. Basil leaves, maize, black sesame seeds, and barley are some of the substances to be used, along with other instruments needed for the ritual. One of at least two priests will sit on the north-facing part of the house or the place designated for ancestors. The second priest faces the eastward part of the house or that which is designated for the Gods. The officiating individual for the ceremony sits facing the southeast. There should be another place for the priest who narrates the ritualistic worship.
For non-resident Indians (NRIs) anywhere across the globe who are unable to perform the ritual on their own, our group offers professional and affordable Mahalay Shraadh services. Contact us today and our representative will attend to you right away.
Hindu traditions are regarded as one of the finest in the world because they are pure and scientific. We have included books on the website available for download. These books are the ancient scriptures written by scholars over time. The books reiterate the same thoughts as that of Gurus, translated in English for your better understanding. Each book has a different title and explores the importance of each of the different rituals including the shraadh puja along with other traditions.
Gujarati Books – Courtesy of Professor Harshadbhai Vyas and his wife Lataben Vyas.
English books are translated from Gujarati version.
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