bhargavasarma {nirikhi krishna bhagavan}

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....

  Pithru Yagna As we approach the end of Pitru Paksha , it is important to know the Parva Dinas for performing Pitru Karya. In this regard, here is a list of ParvaDinas for performing rituals such as Sraddha, Thila Tarpana, and Pinda Daana, etc. Parva Dinas for Performing Pitru Karya... In general, there are 96 special days in a Hindu calendar year dedicated to performing Pitru Karya (rituals for ancestors), collectively known as Shannavathi (Items 2 to 11 below). Beyond these, there are daily, annual, and specific astronomical occasions to perform these rituals. I. Daily and Annual Rituals - Brahma Yajna – Performed daily. - Pitru Tithi – The annual death anniversary (Kaala Sraddha), performed once a year. II. The 96 Shannavathi Days (Occurring Annually) - Amavasya – The new moon day (12 times a year). - Vyatipata Yoga – An auspicious astrological alignment (12+ times a year). - Vaidhruti Yoga – An auspicious astrological alignment (12+ times a year). - Surya...