Shradha (that which is done with attention and sincerity) is the term used by Brahmins for the annual death ceremony. I am summarizing here the rules regarding Sradha as given by Anna in a book called Pithru Pooja and another book called Pithru yagnam which is compiled by Sri.V.Srinivasan. Both books are in Tamil. Reading […]
Types of Shradhas 1.parvana Sradham is done to please the Viswe devas and Pithrus for three generation. From mothers and fathers side, Yekodhishta is a sradha aimed at the person who is just dead and has not become pithru and is haing Pretha roopa.IN SApindi karana both re there. 3.Both in the first annual sradha […]
Parvana Sradha is the Normal annual Sradha with homa, Washi ng legs of Brahmanas,Feeding Brahmanas by cooked food, Offering Pindas, and Dakshina Aama Sradha which is done in a similar manner but by giving the Brahmins uncooked food. Hiranya Sradha is done by giving money only. Hiranya means Gold In Hiranya sradha our Acharya(Priest) comes with two people . One of them would […]