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Tarpanam or Hiranya Shradham is a powerful Vedic ritual performed to honor and satisfy the Pitrus (ancestors). It involves offering Black Til (Sesame) with water and giving Swayampaka Danam (cooked food) to a Brahmin.
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Unlike elaborate Shraddha ceremonies, Tarpanam and Hiranya Shradham are simpler yet spiritually fulfilling rituals performed to honour one’s ancestors. These rituals ensure the soul’s peace in Pitru Lokam and bless the living family with harmony and prosperity.
When is Tarpanam / Hiranya Shradham Performed?
- On the Tithi of the ancestor’s passing (every year)
- On Amavasya (New Moon Day) every month
- During Pitru Paksha (15-day ancestral fortnight in Bhadrapada month)
What’s Included in the Ritual?
- Sankalpam – Setting sacred intent to offer Shraddha to Pitrus
- Tarpanam – Offering Black Sesame (Til) and Water using Darbha grass
- Hiranya Danam – Offering of uncooked satvik items like:
- Rice
- Dal
- Banana
- Vegetables
- Fruits, etc.
- Performed early in the morning with devotion and calmness
Benefits of Performing Tarpanam / Hiranya Shradham
- Satisfies the hunger and thirst of ancestors in Pitru Lokam
- Brings peace and liberation to the departed soul
- Helps remove Pitru Dosha and ancestral karmic debts
- Brings family harmony, mental clarity, and material stability
- Grants ancestral blessings for childbirth, marriage, career growth, and emotional wellbeing
More Information:
- We provide: Black Til, Darbha, Water, and complete pooja samagri
- Swayampakam Danam: Family can prepare satvik home-cooked food for offering
- Pandits perform rituals as per Smartha, Vaishnava, or Madhwa tradition
- Can be performed at home or at our Shraddha Centers
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Only Live Puja is Possible
Due to the ritual requirements involving physical danam, food offering, and live mantras, this puja must be performed in-person by the Karta and Pandit together.
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