Guided45 min
Gṛha Pravesh
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Intermediate
Pitṛ Tarpaṇa
Ancestral offering · Lunar eclipses, death anniversaries, or Pitṛ Pakṣa
30 min4 steps5 materials
Materials needed
WaterSesame seedsBarley grainsTil oil or gheeKuśa grass
Step 1 of 425% complete
Step 1 — Preparation of the Offering
Prepare the tarpaṇa ingredients, such as water, sesame seeds, and barley grains, to honor and nourish the pitṛs, the ancestral spirits, as a symbol of respect and gratitude.
Step 2 — Ācamana and Prāṇāyāma
Perform ācamana, sipping water to purify the body, and prāṇāyāma, regulated breathing, to calm the mind and prepare for the ritual.
Step 3 — Tarpaṇa Offering
Offer the prepared ingredients to the pitṛs, while reciting the appropriate mantras, such as the Pitṛ Tarpaṇa mantra, to invoke their blessings and pacify their spirits.
Step 4 — Kuśa Grass and Water Libation
Use kuśa grass to pour libations of water, symbolizing the offering of life force, while reciting the Pitṛ Tarpaṇa mantra to nourish the ancestral spirits.