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Explore ancestor rituals with priests of your tradition. Each page explains the meaning, timing and steps of the ritual, and every booking confirms the priest, date, inclusions and price in writing.

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Ancestor Rituals

Thithi (Devasam)

Thithi, or Devasam, marks the anniversary of a loved one's passing by the lunar calendar, a day of remembrance, offerings and prayer.

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Srardham

The annual srardham is the sacred duty of honouring departed parents and ancestors with homam, pinda pradanam and the feeding of Brahmins.

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Tharpanam

Tharpanam is the offering of black sesame and water to departed ancestors on Amavasya and other sacred days, a simple yet profound act of remembrance.

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Sankalpa Srardham

Sankalpa Srardham is a recognised, simplified form of ancestral srardham, performed through sankalpa and tarpanam when a full ritual cannot be arranged.

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Varusha abdigam – First Year ceremony

Varusha Abdigam concludes the first year after a loved one's passing, honouring their memory and completing the family's year of observances.

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Mahalaya Thithi (Devasam)

Observe your ancestor's tithi within Mahalaya Paksha with tarpanam and offerings, a sacred way to remember those who came before.

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Karma Karyam (Death-Rituals)

Karma Karyam covers the Hindu final rites, from cremation through the thirteen days of observances, guided with care and compassion by an experienced priest.

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Annadhanam for Brahmins

Annadhanam, the gift of food, is among the most meritorious acts of charity. Offer a sacred meal to Brahmins in memory of departed elders or in gratitude.

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Hiranya Srardham

Hiranya Srardham is a simplified form of the ancestral srardham, offered with uncooked provisions and dakshina when a full cooked-meal srardham is not possible.

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Mahalaya Srardham (For Brahmins Only)

Mahalaya Srardham honours all departed ancestors during Mahalaya Paksha, the sacred fortnight in which, tradition holds, they are closest to their descendants.

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