Uttara Kriya Rituals and Their Importance

Immediately After Death

• A Vedic Purohit, trained in Apara Kriya, is called to perform essential rituals at home.
• Last rites are performed at the cremation ground with Homa, mantra chanting, and daan (donations).
• Cremation is done either with traditional wood or through electric methods, based on family preference.

Collection of Asthi (Ashes)

• Asthi (ashes) are collected on the 2nd or 3rd day.
• These are immersed in sacred rivers like Ganga, Kaveri, or Godavari, as per family custom.

Nitya Karma (Day 3 to Day 9)

• Daily poojas are performed to guide the soul’s peaceful journey.
• Pitru Tarpana and Brahmana Bhojana are conducted for purification and blessings.

10th Day – Shanti Homam & Gnati Tarpanam

• Homam and Tarpanam are done to cleanse ancestral ties and invoke peace.

11th Day – Rudra Japam & Shraddha

• Rudra Japam is chanted by 4 to 11 priests.
• Ekodishta Shraddha and Shodasha Kumbha Shraddha are performed.

12th Day – Sapindi Karana Shraddha

• A critical ritual where the soul joins Pitru Loka (ancestral realm).
• Donations and prayers are offered to complete the transition.

13th Day – Masika Shraddha

• First monthly shraddha is performed.
• Sets the tradition for annual shraddhas and remembrance.

14th Day – Vaikunta Samaradhana

• A grand ritual ensuring eternal peace (Vaikunta Prapti) of the departed soul.
• Includes Parayanam, danam, and Brahmin feeding.

Additional Services Provided

• Trained Purohits for all 14-day rituals
• Complete Puja Samagri Kit supplied
• Cremation Support – Hearse van, freezer box, and wood/electric cremation options
• Asthi Visarjan coordination and monthly shraddha services available

Benefits of Performing Uttara Kriya

• Ensures moksha and peace for the departed
• Clears Pitru Dosha and karmic blocks
• Invokes powerful ancestral blessings for the family
• Maintains sacred family traditions with dignity

About the ePuja

Only Live ePuja is possible for Uttara Kriya rituals.

• Family must be present physically or virtually during all key ceremonies.
• All 14-day rituals are performed in-person at home, temple, or designated shraddha centers.
• Name, gotra, and other details of the deceased are taken during Sankalpa for accurate ritual invocation.

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