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Poojas & Rituals · Pitru Karma
Apara Karma
Apara Karma is the sequence of rites performed for the departed in the days after a death — from the cremation through the daily offerings to the sapindikaranam that joins the departed to the line of ancestors. It is conducted by a purohit who knows the family's tradition, and it is arranged at a time when the family is least able to arrange anything, which is why it is listed here.
How it works
From your enquiry to the day itself
Details and samagri confirmed
You receive the sankalpam details, the samagri list, and what is arranged for you.
The ritual is performed
At your home, at a temple, or streamed to you, by a Pandit verified for this ritual.
Prasadam and confirmation
Prasadam is returned to you along with a record of the sankalpam that was taken.
Ritual guide
When is Apara Karma performed?
In the period immediately after a death, on the days the family's tradition prescribes — the offerings on each day, the rites on the tenth, eleventh and twelfth, and the sapindikaranam that closes the sequence. The masikam in the months after, and the first annual shraddham, follow from it.
The date, duration and sequence can vary by sampradaya, family custom and the sankalpam taken. Confirm these details with the Pandit before making arrangements.
Vidhanam
What the ceremony may include
The rites at the cremation, and the daily offerings that follow it
The observances of the tenth, eleventh and twelfth days, in the family's tradition
Sapindikaranam, joining the departed to the pitrus
Guidance on the masikam and the first shraddham, and on what the family observes in between
Before the ritual
How to prepare for Apara Karma
- Share the preferred date, the location, and the gotra and nakshatra details where you have them.
- Confirm the samagri list and which items the Pandit will bring and which the family arranges.
- Keep a clean, well-ventilated space ready for the agreed vidhanam, with fire safety in mind where a homam is involved.
- Where the ritual is at a temple, check the temple's own rules and schedule before fixing anything.
Do not buy specialised items until the final list is confirmed. Requirements change with the ritual form, the mantra count, the venue and the number of Pandits.
Common questions
Before you book
What do I need to keep ready for Apara Karma?
You receive a samagri list once the date is confirmed. Anything you would rather not source yourself can be arranged on your behalf.
How long does Apara Karma take?
It depends on the form chosen and the mantra count. The duration is confirmed with you before the date, so you can plan the day around it.
Can Apara Karma be arranged outside Hyderabad?
Yes. In-person service covers Hyderabad and the surrounding districts, and the same service is available anywhere else online, including for families abroad.
Which languages are available?
Telugu, Hindi and English. You can ask for a specific language when you book.
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