In the Brahmpuran, it is said that in the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) of Ashvin (This year from 5th sept 2009 to 18th Sept 2009), Yama frees all souls so that they can visit their children to accept the food they offer at the shraddh ceremony.

On each day of the dark fortnight (Pitra Paksha), special offerings are made to the ancestors whose lunar date (Tithi) of death corresponds to that particular day. Favourite food items of the departed person are specially prepared and offered after performing a puja ….

Tarpan literally means offering of water to the deceased. It is customary to add milk, oats,rice,sesame seeds, sandalwood and flowers when offering tarpan. The mixture is offered in a small stream made with the use of kusha and offered while chanting mantras. When this offering is made…..

“In Vayupuran, according to a narration titled Gaya Mahatam, when creating mankind, Brahma created a demon named Gayasur. The demon went atop the kolahal Mountain and offered great penance to Lord Vishnu. Pleased with..

Pitar Tarpan Vidhi in brief पितरोंका तर्पण करनेके पूर्व इस मन्त्रंसे हाथ जोडकर प्रथम उनका आवाहन करे - ॐ आगच्छन्तु मे पितर इमं गृह्णन्तु जलान्जलिम । अब तिलके साथ तीन-तीन जलान्जलियां दे -….