Shradh Ceremony – Honor Your Ancestors with Devotion

The Shradh ceremony is a sacred ritual in Hindu tradition performed to honor one's ancestors and ensure peace for their departed souls. It expresses gratitude and fulfills the karmic duties toward forefathers.

Types of Shradh Rituals

1. Hiranya Shradh – A simplified version involving Tarpan, Pinda Daan, and Brahman Bhojan.
2. Shradh with Havan – Includes fire rituals (Havan) for purification, invoking divine blessings and deeper ancestral connection.

Significance of Shradh Ceremony

• Performed annually on the same Tithi (lunar day) of the ancestor’s death.
• Helps in fulfilling Pitru Rina (ancestral debt) and receiving their blessings.
• Ensures peace, protection, and liberation (Moksha) for the departed souls.

Shradh Ceremony Procedure

• Vishwadev Sthapana Pujan – Invoking Vishwadev, the universal deity, to witness the ritual.
• Pinda Pradan – Offering rice balls mixed with ghee, curd, honey, sugar, and milk to nourish ancestral spirits.
• Tarpan – Offering water mixed with black sesame seeds for peace and contentment of the ancestors.
• Brahman Bhojan – Feeding Brahmins is considered equivalent to feeding the ancestors themselves.

Duration: The entire ceremony takes approximately 45 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on ritual selection.

Benefits of Performing Shradh

• Ancestral Blessings – Brings success, health, and family protection.
• Removes Pitru Dosha – Alleviates karmic obstacles in life, marriage, and finances.
• Ensures Spiritual Upliftment – Grants peace to the departed and strengthens the soul's journey.
• Promotes Harmony – Restores balance in family life and career.

Live or Recording – Choose Your Option

You can choose either of the following while booking:

• Live ePuja: Join the Shradh ceremony via live video call, with real-time interaction and Sankalpa.
• Recorded ePuja: Receive a complete video recording of the puja within 24–48 hours of completion.

Note: Only one option (Live or Recording) is available per booking.

Key Insights

• Performed on the exact Tithi of the ancestor’s passing (not the English calendar date).
• Ideal time: Between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM (Madhyahna Kaal).
• All Shradh samagri is arranged by our team for convenience.
• Can be performed at home or online depending on the family's preference.

Book a Marathi Pandit for Shradh Ceremony (Online or In-person)

Our Vedic Pandits are well-versed in Marathi rituals, trained in traditional Pathshalas, and follow authentic scriptures. Choose from customized packages that include all rituals, samagri, and Brahman Bhojan (optional).

Strengthen your ancestral connection and bring peace to your family through a properly performed Shradh.

Book your Shradh Puja now and fulfill your sacred duty to your ancestors.