Pitru seva

Pitru Tarpana

Water offerings to ancestors on Amavasya or Pitru Paksha.

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What this seva is

Pitru Tarpana — the priest offers water mixed with sesame and barley to the names of the devotee's ancestors on Amavasya, Pitru Paksha, or the death-anniversary tithi. Highly meritorious; especially performed at Gaya, Kashi, and Rameshwaram.

✨ Auspicious days to offer this seva

Especially meritorious dates in the coming weeks. You can offer this seva on any day.

  • Wed, 12 AugShravana Amavasya / Hariyali Amavasya

What you provide at booking

  • Names of ancestors (father's side and/or mother's side)
  • Gotra
  • Devotee name
Typical offering₹501–₹2,100
Duration~60 min
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ShraddhaAnnual death-anniversary ritual for a departed parent or relative.Pinda DaanaRice-ball offerings that nourish the departed on their onward journey.Tila TarpanaSesame-water libations for the ancestors on Amavasya.Abdika (Anniversary) ShraddhaThe yearly shraddha on the exact death-tithi of the departed.