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

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 (up to 3 generations)
  • Gotra
  • Devotee name
Typical offering₹251–₹1,100
Duration~30 min
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Pitru TarpanaWater offerings to ancestors on Amavasya or Pitru Paksha.ShraddhaAnnual death-anniversary ritual for a departed parent or relative.Pinda DaanaRice-ball offerings that nourish the departed on their onward journey.Abdika (Anniversary) ShraddhaThe yearly shraddha on the exact death-tithi of the departed.