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Many families meet these traditions only when a date is approaching or an elder is no longer there to ask. The Blog explains the terms, rites, sacred places and practical questions in plain language. Customs can vary by family, region and tradition, so use these articles as orientation and ask when something needs personal guidance.
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Onion and Garlic in Shradh Food Traditions
During the sacred fortnight of Pitrupaksha, have you ever paused to consider why certain everyday ingredients like onion and garlic are strictly…
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Why Some Families Avoid Meat and Alcohol During Pitrupaksha
Ever wondered about the strict dietary rules during Pitrupaksha, particularly Why Non-Veg and Alcohol Are Avoided in Pitrupaksha? This sacred fortnight, dedicated…
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Pitrupaksha Dos and Don’ts: A Family Discussion Guide
The sacred period of Pitrupaksha offers a unique opportunity to connect with and honor our ancestors, but are you navigating these sixteen…Where to start
Three short ways into the same material, depending on what brought you here.
New to all of it
Start with why Gaya
Begin with the story of Gayasura and why Gaya became central to ancestral remembrance.
A date is coming up
When the tithi is unknown
Understand the practical questions families ask when an ancestor’s death tithi is not known.
Who may perform it
Traditions and family questions
Read an orientation to participation questions, then ask for guidance for your own family tradition.
A question of your own
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If the question is about your own family, send it to us and a coordinator will reply personally. An enquiry does not confirm a rite, pandit, place, date or price.
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