Significance of this ritual
Tarpan is the offering of water to three generations of ancestors on both the paternal and maternal sides. It is the simplest and most direct of the pitru rites.
How the ritual is performed
Achamana, pavitra and darbha are prepared, sankalpa is taken, and water with sesame is offered to the pitrus, matru pitrus and the guru lineage in the prescribed order, closing with prarthana.
When it is observed
On Amavasya, Mahalaya Paksha days, solar and lunar eclipses, Sankranti days and the annual shraddha tithi.
What families can expect
- Remembrance kept through the year
- Suitable for those who cannot travel to a tirtha
- Learnt easily so the family can continue it
- Guidance on the right muhurta using the Toronto panchangam.
- Clear preparation notes for your home or hall before the ritual.
- Mantras chanted with correct pronunciation and meaning explained.
- Rituals conducted for families across Canada and USA, in person or online.
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Water and sesame offerings to three generations of ancestors on the prescribed days of the year.