Karma Karyam, also known as the 13-day Apara Kriya Vidhi, is a deeply sacred sequence of rituals performed after a person’s passing to guide the soul toward peace and spiritual elevation. These rites are considered a duty of the family and are believed to provide protection, healing, and continued blessings for generations.

All rituals must be performed live, in presence of the Vadhyar and family. No recordings are offered.

Sequence of Rituals

Day 1 – Apara Kriya & Cremation

• Performed by the Vadhyar at home soon after death
• Homam, Sankalpa, and Daanams done before the body is taken for cremation
• Either wood-based or electric cremation is carried out

Day 2 or 3 – Asthi Sanchayanam

• Ashes are collected from the cremation site and preserved respectfully

Days 3 to 9 – Nitya Karma Vidhi

• Daily Tarpanam and rituals conducted by the Karta (son or close kin)
• Pitru Parayanam, Shanti Japam, and Upacharas offered at home or sabha

Day 10 – Gnati Tarpanam & Shanti Homam

• Vedic chanting, Homams, and Daanam offered
• Vedaparayanam and Aaradhana performed by Vadhyars

Day 11 – Ekodishta Shraddham & Rudra Japam

• Rudra Japam and Navagraha Parigara Homams with multiple priests
• Ekodishta rituals help the soul progress toward Pitru Loka

Day 12 – Sapindikarana Shraddham

• Sodha Kumbha Shraddham and merging of the soul into the ancestral lineage
• Major Daanams (umbrella, bedding, vastram, mat, vessel) performed

Day 13 – Navagraha Shanti Homam & Subham

• Closure of mourning rituals
• Return to daily life with divine blessings and ancestral peace

More Information

• Only Live Rituals: All pujas must be done in person with proper sankalpam and family presence
• Location: Can be arranged at your home or a community hall/sabha
• Tradition: Performed as per your family Sutra (Apastamba, Vaikanasa, Smartha, etc.)
• Family Abroad? Optional online darshan/participation via video link can be enabled

Book Tamil Vadhyar for Karma Karyam (1–13 Day Rituals)

At BookMyPooja, we provide experienced Tamil Iyer and Iyengar Vadhyars trained in:

• Apara Kriyas and Shraddha Karma
• Sapindikarana and Ekodishta rituals
• Shanti Homams, Rudra Japam, and Navagraha Pariharas

We offer:

• Custom packages based on how many days are needed
• Complete support for samagri, daanams, and priest coordination
• Guidance on do’s and don’ts during the mourning period