PITHRU YAGNA - THARPANA VIDHI
Ø THARPANA VIDHI In the daily schedule (nithya karma) of a devout Hindu; Tharpana is one of the accepted modes of oblation performed to the deities; sages and pithrus that we generally come across during Brahma-Yagna. Apart from giving tharpana during nithya karma; the maxims prescribe Pithru tharpana to be given on specific days which forms part and parcel of Pithru Yagna. The ritual Tharpana should be performed only by those who are eligible. An individual gets eligibility to perform Pithru tharpana only after getting inducted into the concept of Upanayana (Dvija) and after the death of father. Pithru tharpana should always be performed with Thila (black sesame seeds) except during Brahma Yagna when it should be performed with water. Tharpana should always be performed wearing Dharbha Pavithra. In lieu of Dharbha Pavithra one can also use silver ring. Pavithra should be worn to the right hand ring finger. After completing the ritual Pavithra should be removed....
