Sri Vaishnava Shraddha Prayoga Jun 2026

Use of black sesame seeds ( Tila ), Darbha grass, silver vessels (where possible), and specific vegetables (e.g., plantain, bitter gourd) while avoiding "prohibited" items like onion, garlic, or certain lentils.

Fresh Dharbha (Kusa grass), Pavitram, Black Sesame Seeds ( Krsna Tila ). sri vaishnava shraddha prayoga

The invited Brahmins are formally welcomed. Their feet are washed ( Pada Prakshalanam ), and they are requested to embody the Visvedevas and Pitrus for the duration of the ceremony. Step 4: Pitru-Aavahanam Use of black sesame seeds ( Tila ),

During Pitri actions, the sacred thread ( Yajnopavita ) must be worn over the right shoulder and under the left arm. This position is called Prachinaviti . For Deva actions within the same ritual, it must return to the left shoulder ( Upaviti ). Their feet are washed ( Pada Prakshalanam ),

One Brahmana represents the (the cosmic deities safeguarding the ritual).

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The Karta welcomes the Bhoktas, washes their feet (Charana Prakshalanam), and sprinkles that sanctified water on his own head. He then formally requests them to represent the Devas and Pitrus for the ceremony. Step 3: Deva-Pitru Avahanam (Invocation)