Pitru seva

Tila Tarpana

Sesame-water libations for the ancestors on Amavasya.

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What this seva is

Tila Tarpana - black-sesame water libations offered to three generations of ancestors with their names and gotra. The simplest recurring ancestor-rite; traditionally offered every Amavasya and daily during Pitru Paksha.

✨ Auspicious days to offer this seva

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  • Sat, 10 OctSarva Pitru Amavasya / Mahalaya
  • Sun, 8 Nov✨ DIWALI - Festival of Lights ✨

What you provide when you offer

  • Names of ancestors (up to 3 generations)
  • Gotra
  • Devotee name
Typical offering₹251–₹1,100
Duration~30 min
HonoursAncestors

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