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Pitru Tarpanam at Papanasam — Papanasam Beach, Varkala
What This Remedy Does
Pitru Tarpanam at Papanasam is the offering of water and black sesame to your ancestors, made on Papanasam beach at Varkala, Kerala. A priest at the beach chants your ancestors' names with your gotra in the sankalp. Photos or video of the rite reach you on WhatsApp afterwards.
What is Pitru Tarpanam at Papanasam?
Pitru Tarpanam is an offering of water mixed with black sesame (til) to the pitrus, the departed ancestors of a family. As the water is poured, the priest chants each ancestor's name together with the family's gotra. The rite remembers three generations on the father's side and three on the mother's. It is traditionally performed beside holy waters, and this booking places it on Papanasam beach at Varkala.
Why devotees book it
- To remember and honour the ancestors of three generations, on both the father's and the mother's side
- A prayer for the peace of departed parents and grandparents, offered with love and gratitude
- A traditional remedy when pitru dosha is noted in the horoscope, approached calmly and in faith
- To seek the blessings of the ancestors for the well-being of the family that follows them
When to book
Families traditionally offer tarpanam on Amavasya, the new-moon day, above all on Thai, Aadi and Mahalaya Amavasya. Mahalaya Paksha and a death anniversary are common choices too. At Papanasam, families especially keep Karkidaka Vavu, the new moon of Karkidakam. Because the rite is held on the beach, the date may move if the sea is rough. Our team confirms it with you on WhatsApp.
About Papanasam Beach
Papanasam beach at Varkala, in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, is a traditional place for rites for the ancestors. On the cliff above the beach stands the Janardhana Swamy Temple, dedicated to Vishnu. Families come to Papanasam for tarpanam especially on Karkidaka Vavu and on other new-moon days. For many families, honouring their elders on this traditional shore gives the tarpanam a special meaning.
What this booking covers
- Pitru Tarpanam at Papanasam for your ancestors at Papanasam beach, Varkala, performed by a priest
- Sankalp with your name, gotra and your ancestors' names
- Photos or video of the rite on WhatsApp
Add-ons for this booking
- Janardhana Swamy Archana
Choose 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.
Please note
- The beach rite depends on sea conditions, so the date may move if the sea is rough.
- Whether the rite can be done without you, and the date, are confirmed with you on WhatsApp before your booking is processed.
- Share your ancestors' names, and the tithi if you know it, when you book.
- Prasad is not sent to your address.
More Pitru (ancestor) pujas
- Bali Tharpanam — Thirunelli Temple, Wayanad
- Bali Tharpanam — Parasurama Temple, Thiruvallam
- Pinda Pradanam and Tarpanam — Padagaya, Pithapuram
Before booking
Share 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 the temple administration. Questions? Contact us.
- Pitru Tarpanam at Papanasam for your ancestors at Papanasam beach, Varkala.
- Sankalp with your name and gotra.
- Photos or video on WhatsApp.
How Can You Arrange A Puja In Your Name?
Our simple process makes it easy to book and experience authentic Vedic rituals from anywhere in the world
Choose the ritual that aligns with your spiritual needs.
Submit your Name, Gotra, and purpose for the puja.
Rituals are conducted as per Vedic procedures in your name.
Receive visuals of the puja for your spiritual connection.
Sacred prasad is couriered to your doorstep.
How This Pooja Is Performed
The pooja is performed by experienced Vedic pandits following the full shastra vidhi — beginning with a sankalp taken in your name and gotra, followed by kalash sthapana, the main anushthan with mantra japa and havan/archana as prescribed, and a concluding aarti with prasad offering. It is conducted on an auspicious muhurat chosen for this remedy.
What You Will Receive
- Sankalp taken in your name & gotra before the pooja begins
- Video / photos of your pooja shared after completion
- Prasad and energised samagri shipped where applicable
- Post-pooja guidance: mantra to continue and simple daily practice
Best Practice
On the day of the pooja, keep a light sattvik routine, remember your wish clearly during the sankalp, and if possible listen to the mantra japa. For deeper results, this remedy is traditionally repeated as guided — contact us on WhatsApp after the pooja for your personalised follow-up.
How It Works
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Book your pooja
Tap Book Now and enter the name(s) and gotra for the sankalp, then complete the booking to confirm your slot.
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We connect with you
Our team confirms your sankalp details on WhatsApp and shares the muhurat chosen for your remedy.
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Pooja is performed
The pandit performs the full vidhi in your name and records the key moments of your pooja.
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Confirmation
A post-pooja summary, video recording and guidance note is shared with you.
Pitru Tarpanam at Papanasam — Papanasam Beach, Varkala — quick facts
Book Pitru Tarpanam at Papanasam — Papanasam Beach, Varkala online with Divine Hindu. The pandit takes a sankalp with your name and gotra and performs the full vidhi on a muhurat shared with you on WhatsApp; video or photos of your pooja are shared with you after completion.
- Performed by
- Experienced Vedic pandits, following the full shastra vidhi
- Sankalp
- Your name and gotra, confirmed with you on WhatsApp
- Muhurat
- Chosen for your pooja and shared by our team on WhatsApp
- You receive
- Video or photos of your pooja and a post-pooja guidance note
- Prasad
- Prasad and energised samagri shipped where applicable
- Price
- ₹ 3,101
Pitru Tarpanam at Papanasam — Papanasam Beach, Varkala — questions answered
How is Pitru Tarpanam at Papanasam — Papanasam Beach, Varkala performed in my name?
The pandit begins with a sankalp in your name and gotra, followed by kalash sthapana, the main anushthan with mantra japa and havan or archana as prescribed, and a concluding aarti.
Do I need to be present for the pooja?
No. The pooja is performed on your behalf. You share your name and gotra, and our team confirms the details and the muhurat with you on WhatsApp.
What details do I need to give?
The name(s) and gotra for the sankalp. If you don’t know your gotra, write “Kashyap”, which is traditionally used when the gotra is not known.
How will I know the pooja was done?
A video recording or photos of your pooja, with a short post-pooja summary and guidance note, are shared with you after completion.
Will I receive prasad?
Prasad and energised samagri are shipped where applicable.
Does the pooja guarantee a result?
A pooja is an act of faith and devotion performed with the full vidhi. It is offered in that spirit and does not promise any particular outcome.
Sankalp details
The name(s) and gotra you enter are taken in the sankalp of your Pitru Tarpanam at Papanasam — Papanasam Beach, Varkala.
