Pithru Yagna - Shannavathi Sraaddha
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Pithru Yagna Shannavathi Sraaddha Sacred scripts prescribed several modes of Pithru Yagna like Sraaddha; Tharpana; Paksha Sraaddha; Theertha/Kshethra Sraaddha. While all are prescribed to be performed, Pithru tharpana is the easiest one that can be performed without the requirement of a Purohit, if only one has the zeal, sincerity and devotion to learn its procedure. Apart from performing daily Pithru tharpana (Jala tharpana) as a part of Brahma Yajna; scripts have prescribed Pithru Tharpana (Thila tharpana) on 96 specific days in a year called Shannavathi which is considered as a nithya karma. Shannavathi is a Sanskrit word meaning ninety six. These... 96 specific days are as follows... 14 Manvanthara (Manvaadi) 04 Yugaadi days (Krutha/Thretha/Dwapara/Kali Yuga) 12 Sankramana (Sun’s transit days) 12 Amaavaasya days (Darsha) 15 Mahalaya Paksha (Bhadrapada Masam) 12 Vyatheepatha Yoga days 12 Vaidruthi Yoga days 05 Poorvedyu days 05 Ashtaka days 05 Anvashtaka...