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Annual Shraddha on the Tithi — South Indian Tradition
What This Remedy Does
The 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.
What is an Annual Shraddha?
A 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.
Why devotees book it
- Honouring a departed mother or father on the tithi of their passing, each year
- A prayer for the peace of the departed and, in faith, for their moksha, or liberation
- A traditional remedy for pitru dosha, offered as an act of care towards the ancestors
- Keeping the family's duty to its ancestors, even when you live far from home or cannot travel
When to book
The 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.
What this booking covers
- Annual Shraddha on the Tithi, performed on your behalf by a South Indian pandit of your family's tradition
- Sankalp naming the departed and up to four family members, with the gotra
- Photos or video of your puja on WhatsApp
Add-ons for this booking
- Amavasya Tarpanam, monthly for 12 months
- Brahmin bhojan
- Annadanam
- Gau seva
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
- Your pandit is matched to your language (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada or Malayalam) and family tradition; tell us both when you book.
- Performed in the South Indian regional vidhi by a qualified priest, not in the Gaya vidhi.
- Share the departed person's name and the tithi of passing, if you know it, when you book.
- If your family custom needs the karta (the son or chief mourner) to take part, tell us; the pandit will guide you on WhatsApp.
- The date and muhurtham are fixed with you on WhatsApp after booking.
- Prasad is not sent to your address.
More Pitru (ancestor) pujas
- Pinda Pradanam and Tarpanam — Padagaya, Pithapuram
- Pitru Tarpana — Koti Tirtha, Gokarna
- Bali Tharpanam — Thirunelli Temple, Wayanad
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 any temple administration. Questions? Contact us.
- Annual Shraddha on the Tithi, performed on your behalf by a South Indian pandit.
- 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.
Annual Shraddha on the Tithi — South Indian Tradition — quick facts
Book Annual Shraddha on the Tithi — South Indian Tradition 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
- ₹ 5,101
Annual Shraddha on the Tithi — South Indian Tradition — questions answered
How is Annual Shraddha on the Tithi — South Indian Tradition 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 Annual Shraddha on the Tithi — South Indian Tradition.
