Pitru Tarpana (Mahalaya Paksha)
Water and sesame offerings to ancestors, performed during Mahalaya Paksha, on Amavasya, or on solar transitions. A shorter rite than full shraddha and suitable for families away from their native place.
A family crosses this threshold once. This is how it is crossed with intention rather than in a hurry.
The sequence differs by region and by family tradition — yours will be confirmed before the day. We describe what families usually observe; we never promise outcomes.
How is Pitru Tarpana (Mahalaya Paksha) booked, and what does it cost?
On House of Purohit, a verified Purohit performs Pitru Tarpana (Mahalaya Paksha) at your home in Bengaluru starting from ₹1,500, and the ceremony takes about 1h. Every price is shown before payment, the samagri (ritual items) list is provided in advance, and the Purohit is matched to your language and family tradition (Smartha, Vaishnava, Madhwa, Tamil Iyer). Families unsure whether this is the right ceremony can talk to a Pandit free before booking.
Note down ancestors’ names and gotra
Keep black sesame and a wide vessel ready
Karta should bathe before the rite
Clear space facing south
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