Pitru Karma
Shraddha Karma
श्राद्ध कर्म
Annual or occasion-based ancestral rite with tarpan and offerings.
Why this pooja is performed
Performed on death anniversaries, amavasya or advised tithis.
For whom
For families observing pitṛ-dharma.
Purpose of the sevā
To honor ancestors with śraddhā and proper rite.
Traditional benefits sought
Devotees traditionally seek clarity, protection, removal of obstacles, steadiness of mind, family peace and dhārmic support. The ritual is offered as spiritual sevā and not as a guaranteed material result.
Sanskrit / IAST terms
Śrāddha
Ritual note
The sevā is arranged with saṅkalpa, mantra, pūjā-dravya, naivedya, dakṣiṇā and completion update. Final vidhi may vary by sampradāya, tithi, place, priest guidance and family tradition.