{"product_id":"annual-shraddha-on-the-tithi-south-indian-tradition","title":"Annual Shraddha on the Tithi — South Indian Tradition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Annual Shraddha is the yearly rite for a departed parent or ancestor, held on the tithi, or lunar day, of their passing. A qualified South Indian pandit of your family's tradition performs it for you, in the regional vidhi, or procedure, not the Gaya vidhi. Your sankalp names the departed and up to four family members, with the gotra, and photos or video reach you on WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is an Annual Shraddha?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA shraddha honours a departed parent or ancestor once a year, on the tithi on which they passed away. In the South Indian tradition it brings together a homam, or fire offering, pinda offerings to the ancestors and the feeding of Brahmins. The ancestors' names and gotra are spoken in the sankalp, the formal statement of the rite's purpose. It is an act of remembrance and of duty. For this booking, a qualified pandit performs it in the South Indian regional vidhi rather than the Gaya vidhi. The feeding of Brahmins, Brahmin bhojan, can be added to the same booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy devotees book it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonouring a departed mother or father on the tithi of their passing, each year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA prayer for the peace of the departed and, in faith, for their moksha, or liberation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional remedy for pitru dosha, offered as an act of care towards the ancestors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping the family's duty to its ancestors, even when you live far from home or cannot travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shraddha is held each year on the tithi of passing, which follows the lunar calendar. Mahalaya Paksha, the fortnight set aside for the ancestors, and Amavasya, the new-moon day, are also traditional for remembering them. After booking, the date of the coming tithi and its muhurtham are worked out with you on WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat this booking covers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnual Shraddha on the Tithi, performed on your behalf by a South Indian pandit of your family's tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankalp naming the departed and up to four family members, with the gotra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos or video of your puja on WhatsApp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAdd-ons for this booking\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmavasya Tarpanam, monthly for 12 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrahmin bhojan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnadanam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGau seva\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose any of these when you book, or ask our team on WhatsApp. Each add-on is offered in your name, on dates confirmed with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlease note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour pandit is matched to your language (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada or Malayalam) and family tradition; tell us both when you book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformed in the South Indian regional vidhi by a qualified priest, not in the Gaya vidhi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShare the departed person's name and the tithi of passing, if you know it, when you book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your family custom needs the karta (the son or chief mourner) to take part, tell us; the pandit will guide you on WhatsApp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe date and muhurtham are fixed with you on WhatsApp after booking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrasad is not sent to your address.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Pitru (ancestor) pujas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinda-pradanam-and-tarpanam-padagaya-pithapuram\"\u003ePinda Pradanam and Tarpanam — Padagaya, Pithapuram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pitru-tarpana-koti-tirtha-gokarna\"\u003ePitru Tarpana — Koti Tirtha, Gokarna\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bali-tharpanam-thirunelli-temple-wayanad\"\u003eBali Tharpanam — Thirunelli Temple, Wayanad\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore booking\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShare the name(s) and gotra when you book. Our team confirms the date and details with you on WhatsApp. Divine Hindu is an independent service, not affiliated with any temple administration. Questions? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Hindu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67622806913331,"sku":"DH-SI-H15","price":5101.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/4988\/3955\/files\/annual-shraddha-on-the-tithi-south-indian-tradition.webp?v=1791387912","url":"https:\/\/www.divinehindu.in\/products\/annual-shraddha-on-the-tithi-south-indian-tradition","provider":"Divine Hindu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}