Guided45 min
Gṛha Pravesh
Entering a new home • One-time
Step 1: Vāstu Pūjā
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Śrāddha
Ancestor worship · Lunar eclipses, death anniversaries, and special occasions
1-2 hours4 steps5 materials
Materials needed
Til seedsSesame oilBarley or rice grainsWater from the Ganges or a sacred riverFresh flowers and fruits as offerings
Step 1 of 425% complete
Step 1 — Pūjā Preparation
Prepare the ritual space by cleansing and consecrating it with mantras, to create a sacred atmosphere for invoking the ancestors.
Step 2 — Tarpaṇa
Offer water, sesame seeds, and barley to the ancestors, accompanied by mantras, to satisfy their hunger and thirst in the afterlife.
Step 3 — Pitṛ Yajña
Perform a fire ritual, offering oblations of ghee, sesame seeds, and grains to the ancestors, to nourish and honor them.
Step 4 — Śrāddha Feast
Prepare and offer a feast of traditional foods, such as kheer, puris, and vegetables, to the ancestors, as a symbol of hospitality and respect.