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Poojas & Rituals · Pitru Karma
Pitru Tharpanam
Pitru Tharpanam is the offering of water — with sesame and darbha grass, to the departed of three generations on each side — made with the sacred thread over the right shoulder and the offering poured from the hand. It is the simplest and most frequent of the pitru rites, and the one a family keeps up between the annual shraddham.
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 Pitru Tharpanam performed?
On amavasya each month, on the death tithi, throughout Pitru Paksha and especially on Mahalaya Amavasya, at eclipses, and at a tirtha when the family visits one. Many families also offer it at the start of a shraddham or pinda pradanam as its opening act.
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
Sankalpam naming the departed by name, gotra and relation, to three generations
Tharpanam with water, black sesame and darbha, to the pitrus, the devas and the rishis
The prescribed offerings on the tithi or occasion being observed
Closing prayers, with guidance on what the family observes for the rest of the day
Before the ritual
How to prepare for Pitru Tharpanam
- 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 Pitru Tharpanam?
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 Pitru Tharpanam 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 Pitru Tharpanam 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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Arrange Pitru Tharpanam with a verified Pandit
Tell us the occasion and your preferred dates. We confirm the muhurtham, the details and what to keep ready before anything is fixed.