Shraddha (Annual Ancestral Rites)
The annual rite performed on the tithi of a parent or ancestor’s passing. Includes pinda pradana, tarpana, brahmana bhojana sankalpa and vaishvadeva, performed strictly per your sampradaya.
A family crosses this threshold once. This is how it is crossed with intention rather than in a hurry.
The sequence differs by region and by family tradition — yours will be confirmed before the day. We describe what families usually observe; we never promise outcomes.
How is Shraddha (Annual Ancestral Rites) booked, and what does it cost?
On House of Purohit, a verified Purohit performs Shraddha (Annual Ancestral Rites) at your home in Bengaluru starting from ₹3,100, and the ceremony takes about 3h. Every price is shown before payment, the samagri (ritual items) list is provided in advance, and the Purohit is matched to your language and family tradition (Smartha, Vaishnava, Madhwa, Tamil Iyer). Families unsure whether this is the right ceremony can talk to a Pandit free before booking.
The karta observes a fast until the rite is complete
Confirm the gotra and names of three generations
Prepare satvik food without onion and garlic
Keep darbha grass and black sesame ready
Clean south-facing space for the rite
Banana leaves for the offerings
★★★★★“Knowledgeable purohit and the kit was complete. Would have liked a bit more explanation of the mantras for the children.”
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