This sacred ritual is part of a householder’s duty (Kartha) as prescribed in the Yajurveda and Smriti texts. Tharpanam is a symbolic offering of water and sesame to satisfy and honor departed ancestors, ensuring their peace and blessings for the living family.

Tharpanam Procedure

• Must be performed wearing dry traditional clothes, not freshly bathed wet clothes
• Use of copper or silver vessels for offering water
• Black sesame seeds mixed in water are offered using palms (no spoons or drops)
• Face East or South during the ritual
• Involves Sankalpam, mantra chanting, and Tarpana kriya for specific ancestors
• Can be done at home or under the guidance of a trained Tamil Vadhyar

Benefits of Performing Tharpanam

• Grants peace and satisfaction to the departed souls
• Helps reduce or eliminate Pitru Dosha
• Brings ancestral blessings for:
  • Health
  • Progeny
  • Wealth
  • Protection from unseen obstacles
• Aids in overcoming delays in marriage, childbirth, and career progression
• Maintains spiritual continuity and family legacy

Amavasya Dates for Tharpanam in 2025

• 29 January 2025 (Wednesday)
• 27 February 2025 (Thursday) – Thai Amavasya
• 29 March 2025 (Saturday)
• 27 April 2025 (Sunday)
• 26 May 2025 (Monday)
• 24 June 2025 (Tuesday)
• 24 July 2025 (Thursday)
• 23 August 2025 (Saturday) – Aadi Amavasya
• 21 September 2025 (Sunday)
• 21 October 2025 (Tuesday) – Mahalaya Amavasya
• 19 November 2025 (Wednesday)
• 19 December 2025 (Friday)

Tharpanam Service Details

• Performed at your home by experienced Tamil Vadhyars
• All samagri provided, including:
• • Black sesame seeds
  • Copper pot
  • Darbha grass
  • Water, banana leaf
  • Optional vastram for offering
• Language options: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and others
• Tithi calculations and reminders managed by BookMyPooja

About the ePuja

For Tharpanam, only live rituals are possible. This kriya involves personal offerings and chanting that must be physically done by the Kartha with proper posture and presence.

• Recording or remote formats are not applicable
• Ritual must be performed in person with the guidance of a Vadhyar
• BookMyPooja ensures correct tradition, items, and guidance based on your lineage

Book Vadhyar for Tharpanam

All rituals are performed by trained Tamil Vadhyars from traditional Vedic Pathshalas, with deep knowledge of Srardha and Tharpana Vidhi.

• Packages available based on location, language, and family tradition
• Annual reminders and booking support
• Personalized guidance for each month’s Amavasya or Tithi

Book Now – Perform Tharpanam on Amavasya and Honor Your Ancestors the Traditional Way