AMAVASYA THARPANAM PROCEDURE by Venky

AMAVASYA THARPANAM PROCEDURE AND MANTRAS IN ENGLISH - Yajurveda/Apasthamba Soothram
Vasu Rudra Aadhithya Pithrubhyo Nama:
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Prelude
A brief significance and understanding about Tharpanam:
1. What is Tharpanam?
Tharpanam means offering food for the satisfaction of a deceased person (Ancestors) called Pithru. The food could be either
pure water or mixed with some eatable item. Tharpanams are divided in to mainly 3 sections though other types of Tharpanams
are there viz. Deva/Brahma Tharpanam (Brahma Yagnam), Rishi/Kaanda Rishi Tharpanam, and Pithru Tharpanam. During Deva
Tharpanam the water is offered through first four fingers tip, Rishi Tharpanam water is offered through right side of the palm
after bending four fingers and Pithru Tharpanam offered through Thump fingertip. Tharpanam and Srardham have undergone
three major changes ever since Indus Valley Civilization viz. 1. The Vedic Period, 2. Grihya Soothra Period, 3. Puranic Period and
now we are in non-puranic modern scientific period! More changes are expected the way we are living in today’s world.
Apasthamba Rishi, his Guru (Bhodhayana Rishi) and his disciple (Hiranyakesin Rishi) composed three important Dharma Sutras
based on Krishna Yajurvedam approximately 2800+ years back and we a lucky to be blessed by them.
2. What are the types of Tharpanam practised in our era?
1. Udhaka Tharpanam (Pure Water), 2. Thila Tharpanam (Black Sesame Seed along with pure water), 3. Sirodhaka Tharpanam
(Wiped water from the head), 4. Sareerodhaka Tharpanam (Wiped water from the body up to hip), 5. Vaasodaka Tharpanam
(Water offered by squeezing wet cloth - This is part of Apara Kriya during the first 10 days of death), 6. Pinda Tharpanam
(Cooked raw rice ball, water, ghee, curd and Thil).
3. How many Tharpanam to be conducted in a year (Samvatsaram)?
1. Paksha - Amavasya Tharpanam (12 times), 2. Maasa Sankramana Tharpanam (12 times), 3. Soorya and Chandra Grahana
Tharpanam (No fixed numbers), 4. Samvathsara Tharpanam (1 time), 5. Ayana Tharpanam - Utharayana/Dakshinayana (2
times), 6. Sraardha Dina Tharpanam - Eaka Vargam (1 time). Total of 96 Tharpanams is conducted in a year.
4. Tharpanam is meant for whom?
It is meant for our own departed ancestors, unknown relatives, gurus, friends, servants, mahathmas (Example Bhishma Pithama)
along with their Dharma Pathnis. Gothram and Name are very important for Tharpana Kriya in Yajurveda Abasthamba Soothram
and there should not be any mistakes in it. Some other Veda Soothras does not give importance to name and gothram but
Pithru Sthanam is important for them. If the correct addressee is not specified in the Sankalpam, then the Tharpana/Srardha
benefits will not reach the targeted person however it goes to Gothra Pool for common distribution under the instruction of
Swadha Devi. If the name is wrong, then our own Pithrus will get only a portion of the offerings not the full course of food. The
Kartha will be responsible for this error. At the end of the day, Bhaavam is very important at the time of performance.
5. Who is eligible to do Tharpanam?
All living human beings must do for their departed blood relatives. The only difference will be its elaboration and methodology
between Bhramins and other Varnees. Brahmins should do all Tharpanam, whereas others should do at-least during the time of
Death, Ayanam and Srardha Dinam. Of late, due to negligence and lack of knowledge and interest, it is now left with Brahmins
only. Due to the Kali Era effect, even many Brahmins are not performing this wholeheartedly due to circumstances.
6. What is the difference between Tharpanam and Argyam?
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Both are offering water as food to a celestial body. Pithru Tharpanam is offered to deceased ancestors who are suffering from
hunger and thirst until they get another body to collect and consume their own food. Whereas, the Argyam is offered to Deities,
Gods and Goddesses, living Wiseman/woman etc. Water has the most significant role in Tharpana Kriya why because, the water
is the main source for everything i.e. creation, sustain and dissolution. According to Vedas, the Creator Paramathma created 3
types of fire elements from Pure Water and stored them in an appropriate place. Those fire energies are Sun (Dhaiveega Agni),
Mortal Body (Bhautheega Agni) Lamps and Yaaga Agni for rituals and worship (Vaideega Agni). The Soul is also an energy and
water is inevitable. Therefore, through the pure water we can reach our offerings to the departed souls; wherever or whichever
form they are now.
7. Why should I do Tharpanam?
It is your duty if you are alive, this is what Vedas says. There are 5 unavoidable duties are given to human beings to pay back
their inherited debts (Rrunam). These are known as 1. Deva Yagnam, 2. Bhootha Yagnam, 3. Pithru Yagnam, 4. Rishi Yagnam, 5.
Athidhi Yagnam. Yagnam means an effort or an act for the welfare of the other person when does with genuine faith and
interest. When they (Now Pithru Sthaanam) were alive, they gave you birth, food, shelter, position, respect, wealth and
sacrificed so many comforts. What can you now offer them other than just a Tharpanam or Srardham to your departed loved
ones? They are not tangible but exists somewhere by leaving their DNA in us. Anyone who enjoys their hereditary properties
and he/she did not perform the at-least a Tharpanam will surely undergo severe punishment for enjoying free properties and its
derived benefits. Please note every loan has an interest. It is the law of nature! There is always a give and take the policy to be
exercised in our life. Moreover, it is a matter of respect and compassion towards the departed souls. Thinking about them on a
specific and auspicious a day makes huge difference in our life. If our DNA relates to their DNA, we must do the best offerings as
prescribed by the Rishis, in fact, this will benefit us more than them. According to Puranaas, Pithrus can only bless or curse!
choose what do you want from them!
8. Will I get a sin if I don't perform Tharpanam?
Ethically - YES, Logically - YES, Scientifically and Vedanthik view - NO.
9. Should I conduct Tharpanam for the suicide / accidental death person too?
Tharpanam can be done only when the departed soul has joined the group of Pithru Varga Sthana (Network of Pithrus Vasu-
Rudra-Adithya) through a Vedic process. Strict rules and regulations are mentioned for the suicidal and accidental death cases.
Unless the Kartha (sole hire of the deceased) do all recommended Prayaschitha and regulate their status, it is not possible to
offer them direct Tharpanam. Until united with Pithru Vargam, their status will be Bhootha/Pretham and wander around the
banks of water resources. By hearing holy names of God, they can get Karma Sareem and come back to transmigration system
with horrific lifestyle.
10. When Ubhaya Vamsam (Varga Dhwayam) and Eaka Vasam (Eaka Vargam) Tharpanam is offered?
Except for Srardha Tharnam day, all other Tharpanams are offered to both Vargaas (Ubhaya Vamsam - Paternal and Maternal).
Vargadhwayam means total 6 + 6 = 12 Pithru members (Example Father and Mother, Grand Father and Grand Mother, Great
Grand Father and Great Grand Mother - both paternal and maternal sides).
11. How many Dharbha Grass are used for the Tharpanam activities?
Pavithram made of = 3 grass, Koorcham made of = 5 grass each set, Katta Pullu = 4 each (for Aasanam). Some uses only Dhabha
Sthambam with 7 or 21 Dharbaas instead of Koorcham.
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12. Why Pithru Sthaanam has only 3 clans? What will happen to the previous ancestors?
Pithru Devathaas are 7 members. 4 visible and 3 invisible personalities. Though the human race is always referred as 7
generations, yet the Pithru Sthanams (Status) is considered only 3 stages known as Vasu-Rudra-Aadithya Swaroopam (3
generations) plus Viswedavaan who will accompany them to the Kartha’s house. They are Pithuhu-Pithamahan-Prapithamahan /
Mathaha-Mathru Pithamahi-Maathru Prapithamahi - paternal side and Matha Mahan-Mathuhu Pithamahan-Mathuhu
Prapithamahan /Matha Mahi-Mathuhu Pithamahi-Mathuhu Prapithamahi - maternal side. Whenever the new 4th member
(Latest Pithru is known as Vasu-Roopan) joins the Pithru Parampara (Club), the existing Prapithamahan or Prapithamahi will
either get Moksham or take next birth. (According to Sasthram once a soul departs from the body, it will come back to next life
[re-incarnation] within 3 years or in the 3rd generation). This is one of the reasons why the offerings are stopped after the third
stage. Even according to science, in fact, the DNA index/effect will deplete below 50% purity, hence lesser benefits for the
Kartha.
13. When do I start the first Tharpanam?
After the first anniversary Srardham (Varsha-Aabdheekam) the forthcoming Amavasya can be considered. There is no hard and
fast rule that one should start only in Utharayanam and someone should initiate etc... First timers must do this only under the
supervision of Kula Aachaaryan/Kula Vadhyaar or knowledgeable elders to avoid mistakes. All male children can perform, and
wife/sisters/other relatives can offer help. Alternatively, some Acharyaas recommending to start immediately after the Subha
Sweekaram by next Amavasya or any other Punya Kaalam such as Gruhanam, Masa or Ayana Sankramanam etc...
14. How to do Tharpanam?
There is a Vedic way and there is a Laukik way. If you are well versed with Vedic way do it with good faith and spirit as per the
details are given in this book. If you don't have knowledge, ability or circumstances then follow the Laukik way as per below,
though this is not our subject here. Our aim is to help and educate Karthas to do Vedic way of this function without any external
help.
THE LAUKIK WAY:- After taking bath wear a cloth they like and stand facing east looking at the Sun, take a pot (mud or copper or
brass or silver) of pure water and hold it in your hand (if possible put 7 numbers of sesame seeds in it), close your eyes, think of the
departed soul, and tell them that today I am remembering you…today you left me alone by accepting the command of creator…and…I
became helpless…I am no one without you…let few drops of water role out of your eyes…I want you to be with me to guide me …you
are my everything…with my pure heart…I am offering you this pot of water…kindly quench your thirst…and bless me…wherever you
are…I remain at your feet…then pour the water in the earth. Make 3 times rounds from where you stand and prostrate in front of Sun.
Thereafter, offer food to deserving poor people. The whole day you think of the departed person and his/her good and merciful acts.
Rest assured, you have done justice to your Pithru Rinam (Debts towards ancestors).
THE VEDIC WAY is given below in a comprehensive manner. Please make use of it and full fill your duties towards ancestors.
15. Will I get any benefit by doing Tharpanam?
YES - directly as well as indirectly. This is basically a DNA system concept. We are receiving or connecting ourselves with DNA
through Manasa-Vacha-Karmana form. When we offer Water and Thil to them, they get satisfied and a blessing is given to the
Kartha as a reciprocation. By the way, the Thil (Sesame Seeds) was exclusively created by Devas for the purpose of Pithru's
satisfaction or Pithru's food. Pithru's eatable menu is restricted to Raw cooked Rice, Thil, Water, Urdu Daal and Pure curd (From
single cow). Their direct blessings come in the form of Prosperity, Progeny and Pace of mind in the family. Now let us see the
indirect blessings (assume the 4th stage Pithru gets reborn or attained Moksha) - we get to see many unknown persons helping
us by way of giving us food, cloth, shelter, money, protection, jobs, facilities, comforts etc although we are not eligible for it.
Why should these unknown persons be helping us? These unknown persons are none other than our own ancestors or our
Gothram/DNA member of the past. Now, there are two scenarios a) If they get Moksham (Liberation) then we get a jackpot of
huge blessings at once. b) if they take re-birth as a child to someone, that someone will become the reason for our welfare in
society. In other words, this newborn child will play a subtle role in his/her parents to take care of us. These two ways, all Pithru
Karma Karthas will benefit one way or the other.
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16. Where Pithru Devathaas and Pithrus are living?
Swadha Devi’s world is called Pithru Lokam assisted by her Seven Pithru Devathas in total. All of them are living in Swarga (Deva
Lokam). Whereas, human Prithrus will live either in Swarga or in Pithru Lok or in Naraka Lok. According to Jyothi Sastram Sarva
Pithru Dinam is considered on the “Makham Nakshathra” day. Also note, the amount of Pithru Dosham or Pithru Anugraham
accumulated in Kartha’s account can be ascertained by looking at his horoscope 8 th and 10th house.
17. Only humans are performing Tharpanam and Srardham?
NO. Seven Pithru Devathas were created by Brahma and instructed them to avail the offerings given by Devas as well as
Humans. Out of these Seven, four Pithru Devathas have physical bodies (Sthoola Sareeram) and the other three are having only
subtle bodies (Sookshma Sareeram). Humans are performing Tharpanam/Srardham to get the blessings of their Pithrus through
these four Pithru Devathas at the same time Devas will conduct to receive blessings from the three Sookshma Pithru Devathas.
Sthoola Pithru Devathas are Four (4) they are: Kavyavaahan, Analan, Soman, Yamen.
Sookshma Pithru Devathas are Three (3) they are: Aaryamaan, Agnishathwa, Barhishathwan.
18. Why Tharpanam and Srardham are in this manner?
Acharyas kept Tharpanam and Srardham in a complicated and painstaking manner so that the Kartha will undergo certain
difficulties and uncomfortableness on the day of offerings. Now, imagine, how much our parents might have undergone the
trouble, pains, sufferings and hunger to raise us? One must feel the pain so that the Bhavam and Bakti will come to offer them
water and food to voluntarily.
19. All dead ancestors are Pithrus?
NO. You can’t just get the Pithru Sthana because you died. This is a web or network to be created by the Kartha through Vedic
procedure known as Apara Kriya and admit the dead person’s Aathma Sakthi (Emotional Soul) with his existing 6 members
Pithru network.
20. When is the right time to perform Tharpanam?
In Vedic lifestyle, everything has a time (Muhoortham) to perform so that the Kartha will receive maximum benefits/rewards for
his actions.
1. Amavasya Tharpanam day: Amavasya must be minimum 12 Nazhika balance (5 hours from Sun Rise of location) otherwise
conduct on the previous day or Srardha Thidhi Mohoortham Day (Please refer to Panchangam and select the Tharpana Thidhi
day. The right time is between 10:00 – 12:00 Hours.
2. Maasa Sankramana / Ayanam / Samvathsara Tharpanam: Exactly like Amavasya Tharpanam between 10:00-12:00 Hours.
3. Grahana Tharpanam: For Solar Eclipse once the eclipse starts and for Lunar Eclipse at the time of leaving. Kindly note both
Tharpanam must be done only in Krishna Paksham.
4. Sraardha Tharpanam: After completion of Brahmana Bhojan before they get up from the offered seat.
Now you decide what you need to do!!!
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Items required for Thila Tharpanam:
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1. Pancha Pathram and Udharani (One set)

2. Pavithram (One)
3. Koorcham (Two+Two or One+One or Only One or Dharba Sthambam with 7 or 21 Dharbas) depends on family tradition.
4. Katta Pullu (Stump of Dharbha Grass / Bottom portion of Dharbha – Approximately 20 Numbers)
5. Thambalam (Silver or Copper or Brass Plate)
6. Chombu (Pot to hold water, ideally you need 3 liters of water for Amavasya Tharpanam)
7. Ellu (Sesame Seed / Gingelly Seed 20 grams)
8. Aasanam / Palakai (Wood board is preferred, please do not stab or move with your leg)
9. Acharya Dakshina (Thulasi Sahitham / Along with Thulasi)
10. Dress code: Pancha Gachham & Uthareeyam
11. List of Ancestors Names and Gothram details (Both Father and Mother families, total 6 members)
Pitha – Father’s Clan (Paternal) Mother’s Clan (Maternal)

PITHRU VARGAM MATHRU VARGAM MATHA PITHRU MATHA MATHRU VARGAM
VARGAM
Pithu – Father - Vasu Mathru – Mother - Vasu Matha Mahan–Mother’s Matha Mahi– Mother’s
Father -Vasu Mother - Vasu
Pitha Mahan – Grand Father Mathru Pithamahi – Grand Mathu Pitha Mahan– Mathu Pitha Mahi– Mother’s
- Rudra Mother – Rudra Mother’s Grand Father - Grand Mother -Rudra
Rudra
Prapitha Mahan – Great Mathru Prapitha Mahi – Mathu PrapithaMahan – Mathru Prapitha Mahi–
Grand Father – Adithya Great Grand Mother -Adithya Mother’s Great Grand Mother’s Great Grand Mother
Father - Adithya - Adithya
Tharpanam: 3+3+3 Tharpanam: 3+3+3 Tharpanam: 3+3+3 Tharpanam: 3+3+3
Gjnatha Gnaatha Pithrroon – Tharpanam: 3 Gjnatha Gnaatha Mathuhu Pithrroon – Tharpanam: 3
PITHA GOTHRAM: Kausikha (Example) MATHA GOTRHAM: Haritha (Example)

PITHRU / PITHA MAHAN / PRAPITHA MAHAN MATHA MAHAN / MATHU PITHA MAHAN / MATHU
PRAPITHA MAHAN
MATHRU / PITHA MAHI / PRATPITHA MAHI
MATHA MAHI / MATHUH PITHA MAHI / MATHUH
PRAPITHA MAHI
Viswanatha Rugmani Veeraraghava Lakshmi
Narasimha Parvathy Sri Raman Seethamba
Viswanatha Lakshmi Anantharaman Lakshmi
Notes to remember:
1. Stainless or Iron vessels are prohibited. Please use Copper/Bronze/Silver/Mud Pot etc.
2. Upaveedhi – Poonal position from left to right side (normal way – Devatha Sankalpam)
3. Prachinaaveedhi – Poonal position from right to left (opposite to normal way – Pithru Sankalpam)
4. Katta Pullu and Koorcham Placement: Make 2 rows facing east/west, on top, lay Koorcham Head in North and Foot in
the south (Madhyama portion, looks like a head, in North and Agram+Moolam portion in South direction). Udharani
may be placed on top of the Koorcham for stability.
5. Depends on the family tradition, you may or may not wear Thilakam / Raksha.
6. Before you perform Tharpanam or Sraddha Karma, please make sure that your Mala-Moothra (Stool+Urine) bladders
are empty and try to be empty stomach until completion.
7. I have used “:” Ha, Hi, Hu instead of Sanskrit symbol for pronouncing the same in words.
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8. Amavasya Thidhi Tharpana Rule: On the day of Amavasya, there should be a minimum balance of 20 Nazhika (8 Hours)
from Sun-Rise should be available otherwise previous day (You may say Chathurdhasyam Thadh Upari Amavasyam
Puniya Thithow).
9. As per Sasthras, to get full benefits of Pithru Tharpanam, Kartha must do first Pratha Sandhya Vandanam then Pithru
Tharpanam then Brahma Yagnam after that Ishta Devatha Pooja. (In this way, the half day will get over, therefore I
suggest including “Desa-Kala-Paristhithyam Yadha Sakthi Hiranya Roopena …. Karishye)
10. I have used sample Gothram, Pithrus' Names and Panchanga details. You need to replace with yours (Kartha).
11. This is prepared to assume Kartha’s both parents are no more. Therefore, in case of any one of them or more are alive
then the Sankalpam and Pithru’s names will change.
12. This is based on SMARTHA Sampradhayam, Yajur Vedha Vidhi, Apasthamba Soothram.
13. Kartha should wear light border or borderless Pancha Gachham and Anga Vasthram (Uthareeyam). Brahmacharis need
not wear Panchagacham but Anga Vasthram along with Veshti is a must. Alternatively, Brahmacharis can wear 8 yards’
cloth in Moolagacham style. Best practice says you must wear undergarments and not to expose your secrets parts to
Bhoomi Devi.
14. Keep a cloth for wiping your hand as well as clean the floor after Tharpanam. No one should step on the floor without
cleaning. Ideally, the wife or mother or sister should clean the floor for better rewards.
15. Never wash your hands in the Tharpana Thambalam while or after the performance. Particularly during the function, if
the Koorcham moves then automatic upasthanam takes place not only that the touching Pithru Jalam is not auspicious
before Upasthanam.
16. Darsa Srardham (Amavasya Tharpanam) to be done for Paternal and Maternal ancestors without exception.
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Special Notes:
It is recommended that you replace these example names in various places and take a print out for your personal use. You may
have to check with your family elders for correct names etc.
[a] In case mother is alive, this would be Asmadh Pithamahi – Pithuhu Pithamahi – Pithuhu Prapithamahischa
[b] In case mother’s mother is alive, this would be Mathamahasya Mathu – Pithamahi - Prapithamahischa
[c] For Mesha Sankramam (Vishu Punya Kalam), Karkadaga Sankramam, Thula Sankramam, Makara Sankramam, Soorya
Grahanam (Solar Eclipse), Chandra Grahanam (Tharpanam done during solar/lunar eclipse, last quarter) and in case of Paraheni
Tharpanam done after Sraddham, Purvedya Maya KruthaMathru PithruPrathyabdhika Sradhaangam Thila Tharpanam Karishye.
Please note in case of Paraheni Tharpanam, the offering (Tharpanam) is done to only Pitha Varga Pirthus (paternal side).
[d] Mahalaya Paksha Tharpanam Manthraas are more elaborative due to more members included.
[d] Kartha using only one Koorcham, please do Avahanam chanting as Asmin Koorche Vargadvaya Pithroon Dhyayami
Avahayami.
Please take note of the combination of scenarios that can exist: Please consult your Vadhyaar (Purohit) to fix the right Manthra
for your Avahanam and Tharpanam.
1. Paternal Side: Kartha’s Mother is alive

2. Paternal Side: Kartha’s Mother’s Mother is alive
3. Paternal Side: Kartha’s Father is alive
4. Paternal Side: Kartha’s Father’s Father is alive
5. Maternal Side: Kartha’s Mother’s Mother is alive
6. Maternal Side: Kartha’s Mother’s Grand Mother is alive
7. Maternal Side: Kartha’s Mother’s Father is alive
Maternal Side: Kartha’s Mother’s Grand Father is alive
Now let us move into Manthras and Prayogas.
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ACHAMANAM (Sipping Holy Water with God’s name. Sip only after saying the Manthra – Manthranthe Prayogaha)
Achuthaya Namaha, Ananthaya Namaha, Govindhaya Namaha. Kesava-Narayana, Madhava-Govinda, Vishno-

Madhosoodhana, Thrivikrama-Vaamana, Sridhara-Rishikesa, Padhmanabha-Dhamodhara.
DHARBHA PULLU - PAVITHRA DHARANAM (For absolute purification and protection)
Pavithram Druthwaa (On your righthand ring finger)
Dharbhe-shwaaseena: (Put few Dharba Katta Pullu under your seat) then wash hand, thereafter
Dharbhaan Dhaarayamaana: (Hold 2 Katta Pullu or more, U-shaped under Pavithram, ring finger).
DEVATHA SANKALPAM (OATH – RESOLUTION) – Poonal Upaveedhi (Left-hand Shoulder to right bottom). Reason
when you sit facing East, the Poonal will flow from North to South, whereas for Pithru Karma (Pracheenavidhi) it will be from South to North).
North and North-East is Deva Sthanam and South is Pithru-lokham and Yamapuri. This Pithru Yagnam you are doing to liberate the Pithrus from
Pithru Lokam to Deva-lokham. You are being their living representative in earth, you are expected to extend this help for the departed souls.
Suklam-bharatharam Vishnum Sasi Varnam Chabhurbhujam Prasanna Vadham Dhyaayeth Sarva Vigna
Upasanthaye (Corner of Above fore-head - Brahma Kumbe Khara Mushti Spantha: 5 times only)
Pranayamam = Om Bhoohu, Om Bhuvaha, Om Suvaha, Om Mahaha, Om Janaha, Om Thapaha, Ogum Sathyam,

Om Thath Savithur Vareniyam, Bhargo Dhevasya, Dheem-mahi, Dhiyo Yona-ph, Prachodhayaath, Om Aapaha
Jyothi-raso, Amrutham Bhrama, Bhoor-Bhuva-Suvarom.
Symbolic Action {Place left palm open on right thigh after closing the left palm with right palm and circle the left thumb finger
with right thumb finger, then say the Mantra.
What it Indicates or reminding you:
Left Thumb Finger: Meru or Manthara Parvath or Achu-Dhantam or Paramaathma
Right Thumb Finger: Vaasukhi (Life or Jeeva who is bound by passion, vasanaas or deeds of prarabdham)
Right Thigh: Base or Earth or Koorma Aasan
Folded 4+4 fingers: Ashta-dik-Gajasrepresenting eight corners surrounded by this Universe.
Center portion of inside palm: The Amrutham accumulated by churning or chanting the holy Mantra.
Om Thadheva Lagnam Sudhinam Thadheva, Thara-phalam Chandra phalam Thadheva, Vidhya-phalam Dhaiva-
phalam Thadhaiva, Lakshmi Pathe-he Angriyugam Smarami (Meditate on Sri Lakshmi Narayan).
Apavithra Pavithrova Sarva-vastham Ghathopiva, Yasmaredh Pundarikaaksham Sabhahyaa, Abhyanthara Suchihi,

Manasam Vachikam Paapam, Karmanaa Samuparjitham, Sri Rama Smarane-naiva (Meditate of Sri Rama
Pattabhishekam Posture) Vyapohathi-Na-Samsayaha. Sri Rama, Rama, Rama, Thidhir Vishnuhu Thadha Vaaraha
Naksthram Vishnureva-cha, Yogascha Karanam Chaiva Sarvam Vishnumayam Jagathu. Sri Govinda, Govinda
Govidnda, Aadhya Sri-Bhagavathaha Mahapurushaya Vishno-raagnaya Pravarthamanasya, Aadhya Brahmanaha,
Dwitheeya Paraardhe, Swetha-varaaha-kalpe, Vaivaswatha-Manwanthare, Ashaavighum-sathithame, Kaliyuge,
Pradhame Padhe, Jambhoo-dweepe, Manasaadhyaayan (foreign dwellers only), Bharathavarshe, Bharatha-
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khande Meroho, Dakshine Paarswe, Sakabdhe, Asmin Varthamane, Vyaavahaarike, Prabhavadheenaam,

Shashtyaaha Samvathsaraanam Madhye;
VILAMBI Naama Samvathsare, DAKSHINA/UTHARA Ayane, VARSHA Rithouw, BADHRAPADHA Maase, KRISHNA
Pakshe, AMAVASYA Punya Thidhow, SUKRA Vaasara Yukthayam, POORVA PHALGHUNI Nakshathra Yukthayam,
Subha Yoga, Subha Karana, Evam Guna Viseshana Visishtaayam, Asyaam, Varthamanaayam, Punya Thidhow.
Poonal Pracheenavidhi (Righthand Shoulder)
(Pitha Gothram) KAUSIKA Gothranaam, VISWANATHA-NARASIMHA-VISWANATHA, Sarmanaam, Vasu-Rudra-

Aadhithya Swarropanaam, Asmath, Pithru-Pithamaha-Prapithamahaanam, (Matha Gothram) HARITHA
Gothraaanaam, VEERARAGHAVA-SRIRAMA-ANANATHARAMA, Sarmanaam, Vasu-Rudra-Aadhithya
Swaroopanaam, Asmath, Maathamaha-Maathu-Pithamaha-Maathu-Prapithamahaanaam, Ubhaya Vamsa
Pithrunaam, Akshayya Thrupthyartham, AMAVAASYAA Punyakale, Vargadwaya-Pithrunn-Udhhisya, Dharsa-
Srardham, Hiranya-Roopena Adhya Karishye. Thadhangam Thila Tharppanam Cha Karishye.
Now you need to remove the Dharbha Katta Pullu under the confluence of Pavithram and leave it in North-West corner (Vayu
Moola) or on your left side (North-Kubera Moola) or South side. Then, change the position of your Poonal to Upaveedhi (Left
Shoulder) and wash your hand.
AVAHANAM OF PITHRUS (Pitha Gothram) – Poonal Pracheena Veedhi.
Own Father and Grand Fathers & Own Mother and Grand Mothers (Spouses).
FIRST KOORCHAM AVAHANAM

Take few Ellu (Aprox. 7 seeds only) with your right hand (using only middle+thumb or middle+ring+thumb fingers) and start
saying the Manthra for Avahanam. Ellu must be offered in reverse hand side. (Inviting your departed ancestors and requesting
them to be seated on the Koorchaam specifically placed for them). Top Koorcham for own Fathers & their Spouses and bottom
Koorcham for Mother’s Fathers and Spouses. Please note there is no hard rule for top or bottom allotment. However, I have
assigned this because to overcome confusion in case arises during the function. Example chanting and Avahan in one Koorcham
and the water offered to another Koorcham will ruin the entire purpose of Tharpanam.
Aayatha Pitharaha, Somyaa, Gambhiraihi, Padhibhi-hi, Poorvyaihi, Prajam-asmabhyam, Dhadhatho Rayincha,

Dheerghayuthwamcha, Satha-Saaradham Cha, Om bhoor-bhuva-ssuvarom, Asmin Koorche KAUSIKA Gothranaam,
VISWANATHA-NARASIMHA-VISWANATHA Sarmanaan, Vasu-Rudra-Aadhithya Swaroopanaan, Asmaath PITHRU-
PITHAMAHA-PRAPITHAMAHAN, KAUSIKA Gothraahaa, RUGMANI-PARVATHY-LAKSHMI Naamnihi, Vasu-Rudra-
Aadhithya Swaroopaaha, Asmath MATHRU-PITHAMAHI-PRAPITHAAMAHEESCHA Dhyaayaami. Avaahayami.
Offer the Ellu in your hand on the Koorcham. Some keep 2 separate Koorchams for Father & Mother club and some do
Avahanam in one Koorcham itself for Pitha Gothram same for Matha (Poorva) Gothram. Do what is done in your family tradition
or as per Achaya’s guidance.
Sakrudhaa-Chhinnam Barhi-Roornnaa-mrudhu, Syonam, Pithru-bhyasthwa, Bharamyaham. Asmin Sthidhanthu

Me Pithra-Somyaaha. Pithamahaaha Prapitha-Maha-schaanu-ghaihi-Ssaha. Pithru-Pithamaha-
Prapithamahaanaam. Mathru-Pithamahi-Prapithaa-maheenaam Cha Idhamaasanam (Offer few Ellu on reverse
side), again take few Ellu and say Thiladhi Sakala-Aaradhanaihi Svar-chitham.
AVAHANAM OF PITHRUS (Matha Poorva Gothram) – Poonal Pracheena Veedhi.
Mother’s Father Plus Grand Fathers & Mother’s Grand Mothers (Spouses).
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SECOND KOORCHAM AVAHANAM
Aayatha Mathuhu, Pitharaha, Somyaa, Gambhiraihi, Padhibhi-hi, Poorvyaihi, Praja-masmabhyam, Dhadhatho

Rayincha, Dheerghayuthwam cha, Satha-Saaradham Cha, Om bhoor-bhuva-ssuvarom, Asmin Koorche HARITHA
Gothran, VEERARAGHAVAN-SRI RAMAN-ANANTHARAMAN Sarmanaam, Vasu-Rudra-Aadhithya Swaroopanaam,
Mathamaha, Maathuhu Pithamaha, Maathuhu Prapithamahaanaam HARITHA Gothraahaa, LAKSHMI-
SEETHAMBHA-LAKSHMI Naamnihi, Vasu-Rudra-Aadhithya Swaroopaaha, Mathamahi-Maathuhu, Pithamahi-
Maathuhu, Prapithamaheenaam Cha, Idham-Aasanam.
Offer the Ellu in your hand on the Koorcham. Some Karthas keep 2 separate Koorchams for Father & Mother side and some do
Avahanam in one Koorcham itself for Pithru Gothram and Mathru Gothram. Do what is done in your family tradition or as per
Achaya’s guidance. If it is one Koorcham then there is a change in Manthram for Avahanam time.
Sakrudhaa-Chhinnam Barhi-Roornnaa-mrudhu, Syonam, Pithru-bhyasthwa, Bharamyaham. Asmin Sthidhanthu

Me Pitha-Somyaaha. Pithamahaaha Prapitha-Maha-schaanu-ghaihi-Ssaha. Matha-maha-Maathuhu, Pithamaha-
Maathuhu, Prapithamahaanaam, Mathamahi-Mathuhu Pithamahi-Maathuhu, Prapitha-Maheenaam Cha
Idhamasanam (Offer few Ellu on reverse side), again take few Ellu and say Thiladhi Sakala-Aaradhanaihi Suvar-chitham.
1. FIRST KOORCHAM – PITHRU THARPANAM: (Pithru Vargam)

Each Pithru should be given 3 times water oblation along with Ellu in reverse hand. Total 3+3+3 = 9 times Tharpanam.
1.1 Udheerathaamavara Uthparaasa Unmadhyamaaha, Pitharaha Somyaasaha. Asum, Ya-Yee-Yura-Vrukaa

Rutha-ghnaasthe-No-vadhanthu, Pitharo Haveshu KAUSIKA Gothraan VISWANATHA Sarmanaha, Vasu
Roopaan Mama Pithroon Swadha Nama-stharpayami.
1.2 Amgiraso naha, Pitharo, Navagwaa, Adharwaano, Brughava-ssomyaasaha. Thesham Vayagum Sumathou
Yagni-yaanaamapi Bhadhre Sowmanse Ssyama KAUSIKA Gothraan VISWANATHA Sarmanaha Vasu
Roopaan Mama Pithroon Swadha Nama-stharpayaami.
1.3 Aayanthu Naha, Pithara-manojavasaha-Agnishwaatthaaha, Pathibhir-Dhevayaanaaihi. Asmin Yagne
Swadhayaa Maadha-yandhwadhi, Bhruvanthu The Avandhwa-smaan, KAUSIKA Gothraan VISWANATHA
Sarmanaha, Vasu Roopaan, Mama Pithroon Swadha Nama-stharpayaami.
2. FIRST KOORCHAM – PITHAMAHA THARPANAM: (Pithru Vargam)
2.1 Oorjam Vahandheeramrutham Ghrutham Payaha, Keelaalam Parisrutham Swadhaa Stha Tharppayatha
Me, Pithroon KAUSIKA Gothraan NARASIMHA Sarmanaha Rudra Roopaan Mama Pithamahaan Swadha
Nama-stharpayaami.
2.2 Pithrubhyaha Swadhavibhyaha Swadha Namaha. Pithamahebhyaha Swadhavibhyaha Swadha Namaha.
Prapithamahebhyaha Swadhavibhyaha Swadha Namaha KAUSIKA Gothraan NARASIMHA Sarmanaha
Rudra Roopaan Mama Pithamahaan Swadha Nama-stharpayaami.
2.3 Ye Cheha Pitharo Ye Che Neha Yagumscha Vidhma, Yaghum Uchana Pravidhma. Aghne Thaan Vettha
Yadhi The Jaathavedha-sthayaa Prathaghhum Swadhaya Madhanthu KAUSIKA Gothraan NARASIMHA
Sarmanaha Rudra Roopaan Mama Pithamahaan Swadha Nama-stharpayaami.
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3. FIRST KOORCHAM – PRAPITHAMAHA THARPANAM (Pithru Vargam)
3.1 Madhu Vaathaa Ruthaayathe Madhu Ksharandhi Sindhawaha, Maadhweerna-Ssandho-shadhi-hi KAUSIKA

Gothraan VISWANATHA Sarmanaha Aadhithya Roopaan Mama Prapithamahaan Swadha Nama-
stharpayaami.
3.2 Madhu Naktha-Muthoshasi Madhumath Paarthivaghum-Rajaha. Madhu Dhyourasthu Naha Pithaa
KAUSIKA Gothraan VISWANATHA Sarmanaha Aadhithya Roopaan Mama Prapithamahaan Swadha Nama-
stharpayaami.
3.3 Madhu-Maanno Vanaspathir-mmadhu-maaghum Asthu Sooryaha, Madhweer-gghavoo Bhavanthu Naha,
KAUSIKA Gothraan VISWANATHA Sarmanaha Aadhithya Roopaan Mama Prapithamahaan Swadha Nama-
stharpayaami.
4. FIRST KOORCHAM – MATHRU THARPANAM: (Spouse-Mathru Vargam)
4.1 KAUSIKA Gothraaha RUGMINI Naamnii-hi Vasu Roopaaha Mama Mathru Swadha Nama-stharpayaami.
4.2 KAUSIKA Gothraaha PARVATHI Naamnii-hi Rudra Roopaaha Mama PithaMahi Swadha Nama-
stharpayaami.
4.3 KAUSIKA Gothraaha LAKSHMI Naamnii-hi Aadhithya Roopaaha Mama Prapitha-Mahi Swadha Nama-
stharpayaami.
5. FIRST KOORCHAM – GHNAATHA-AGNAATHA PITHRU THARPANAM (Known & Unknown)
5.1 Ghnaatha-Ghnaatha Pithroon Swadha-Namastharpayaami

Oorjam Vahandhi-ramrutham Ghrutham Payaha, Keelaalam Parisrutham Swadha Stha Tharppayatha Me,
Pithroon, Thrupyatha Thrupyatha Thrupyatha (3 x 3 times minimum…)
6. SECOND KOORCHAM – MATHAMAHA VARGA THARPANAM: (Mother’s Poorvasrama Vargam)
6.1 Udheerathaamavara Uthparaasa Unmadhyamaaha, Pitharaha Somyaasaha. Asum, Ya-Yee-Yu-Ru-Vruka

Rutha-ghnaasthe-No-Vadhanthu, Pitharo Haveshu HARITHA Gothraan VEERARAGHAVA Sarmanaha, Vasu
Roopaan Mama Maathamahan Swadha Nama-stharpayami.
6.2 Amgiraso naha, Pitharo, Navagwaa, Adharwano, Brughava-ssomyasaha. Thesham Vayagum Sumathou
Yagni-yaanaamapi Bhadhre Sowmanase Ssyama HARITHA Gothraan VEERARAGHAVA Sarmanaha Vasu
Roopaan Mama Maathamahan Swadha Nama-stharpayaami.
6.3 Aayanthu Naha, Pithara-Manojavasha-Agnishwaathaaha, Pathibhir-Dhevayaanaihi. Asmin Yagne
Swadhayaa Maadha-yandhwadhi, Bhruvanthu The Avandhwa-smaan, HARITHA Gothraan
VEERARAGHAVA Sarmanaha, Vasu Roopaan, Mama Maathamahan Swadha Nama-stharpayaami.
7. SECOND KOORCHAM – MATHU-PITHAMAHA THARPANAM: (Mother’s Poorvasrama Vargam)

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7.1 Oorjam Vahandheeramrutham Ghrutham Payaha, Keelaalam Parisrutham Swadha Stha Tharppayatha Me,
Mathuhu Pithroon HARITHA Gothraan SRI-RAMAN Sarmanaha Rudra Roopaan Mathu-Pithamahaan
Swadha Nama-stharpayaami.
7.2 Pithrubhyaha Swadhavibhyaha Swadha Namaha. Pithamahebhyaha Swadhavibhyaha Swadha Namaha.
Prapithamahebhyaha Swadhavibhyaha Swadha Namaha, Akshan Mathuhpitharaha HARITHA Gothraan
SRI-RAMAN Sarmanaha Rudra Roopaan Mama Mathu-Pithamahaan Swadha Nama-stharpayaami.
7.3 Ye Cheha Pitharo Ye Che Neha Yagumscha Vidhma, Yaghum Uchana Pravidhma. Aghne Thaan Vettha
Yadhi The Jaathavedha-sthayaa Prathagghhum Swadhaya Madhanthu HARITHA Gothraan SRI-RAMAN
Sarmanaha Rudra Roopaan Mama Mathu-Pithamahaan Swadha Nama-stharpayaami.
8. SECOND KOORCHAM – MATHU-PRAPITHAMAHA THARPANAM (Mother’s Poorvasrama Vargam)
8.1 Madhu Vaathaa Ruthaayathe Madhu Ksharandhi Sindhawaha, Maadhweerna-Ssandho-ushadhi-hi

HARITHA Gothraan ANANTHARAMA Sarmanaha Aadhithya Roopaan Mama Maathru-Prapithamahaan
8.2 Madhu Naktha-Muthoshasi Madhumath Paarthivaghum-Rajaha. Madhu Dhyourasthu Naha Pithaa
HARITHA Gothraan ANANTHARAMA Sarmanaha Aadhithya Roopaan Mama Maathu-Prapithamahaan
8.3 Madhu-Maanno Vanaspathir-mmadhu-maaghum Asthu Sooryaha, Madhweer-gghavoo Bhavanthu Naha,
HARITHA Gothraan ANANTHARAMA Sarmanaha Aadhithya Roopaan Mama Maathu-Prapithamahaan
9. SECOND KOORCHAM – MATHA-MAHI THARPANAM: (Spouse-Mathru Vargam)
9.1 HARITHA Gothraaha LAKSHMI Naamnii-hi Vasu Roopaaha Mama Maathamahi Swadha Nama-
stharpayaami.
9.2 HARITHA Gothraaha SEETHAMBA Naamnii-hi Rudra Roopaaha Mama Maathu Pithamahi Swadha Nama-
stharpayaami.
9.3 HARITHA Gothraaha LAKSHMI Naamnii-hi Aadhithya Roopaaha Mama Maathu Prapitha-mahi Swadha
Nama-stharpayaami.
10. SECOND KOORCHAM – GHNAATHA-AGNAATHA MATHUHU THARPANAM (Known & Unknown)
10.1 Ghnaatha-Ghnaatha Mathuhu Pithroon Swadha-Namastharpayaami

Oorjam Vahandhi-ramrutham Ghrutham Payaha Keelaalam Parisrutham Swadha Stha Tharppayatha Me,
Maathuhu Pithroon, Thrupyatha Thrupyatha Thrupyatha (3 x 3 times minimum…)
Now change Poonal to Upaveedhi, then do the Pradhakshina Namaskaram (Clock wise in the same position) by chanting the
Manthram.
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Dhevathabhyaha Pithrubhyascha Maha Yogibhya Eva Cha, Nama Swadhayayai Swwahayayai Nithya Meva Namo
Namaha.
Yani Kani Cha Paapaani Janmanthara Kruthanicha Thani Thani Vinasyanthu Pradhakisha Padhe Padhe.
Now change the Poonal to Pracheenaveedhi. Then recite the Manthras with folded hand in supplication mode (Abhivadhaye
Namaskaraha).
Pithru-Pithamaha-Prapithamahebhyo Nama, Mathru-Pithamahi-Prapithamaheebhyo Nama
Mathamaha Mathuhu-Pithamaha Mathuhu-Prapithamahebhyo Namaha, Mathamahi Maathuhu Pithamahi

Mathuhu, Prapithamahibhyo Nama.
Now Change the Poonal to Upaveedhi then do Abhi Vadana Namaskaram. (Pravara Rishis-Gothra-Suthra-Vedham-Your Name)
touch the Bhoomi (Earth) and do Namaskaram by saying this Manthra.
Dhevathabhyaha Pithrubhyascha Maha Yogibhya Eva Cha, Nama Swadhayayai Swahayayai Nithya Meva Namo
Namaha.
UDHWASANAM (Invoked Pithrus were asked to leave to their abode – Pithru Lokam)
The function is to Un-tie the Koorcham
Change Poonal to Pracheenaveedhi.
Look at the FIRST KOORCHAM and say
Aayatha Pitharaha, Somyaa, Gambhiraihi, Padhibhi-hi, Poorvyaihi, Praja-masmabhyam, Dhadhatho Rayincha,

Dheerghayuthwam Cha, Satha-Saaradham Cha, Om bhoor-bhuva-ssuvarom.
Asmaath Koorchaadh KAUSIKA Gothraan, VISWANATHA-NARASIMHA-VISWANATHA Sarmanaha, Vasu-Rudra-

Aadhithya Swaroopan, Asmath Pithru-Pithamaha-Prapithamahan, KAUSIKA Gothraahaa, RUGMANI-PARVATHY-
LAKSHMI Naamnihi, Vasu-Rudra-Aadhithya Swaroopaaha, Asmath Mathru-Pithamahi-Prapithaamahischa Yadha
Sthaanam Prathishtaapayaami. Sobhanaarthe Kshemaya Puna-raagamanaayacha.
Look at the SECOND KOORCHAM and say
Aayatha Mathuhu, Pitharaha, Somyaa, Gambhiraihi, Padhibhi-hi, Poorvyaihi, Prajam-asmabhyam, Dhadhatho

Rayincha, Dheerghayuthwam Cha, Satha-Saaradham Cha, Om bhoor-bhuva-ssuvarom.
Asmaath Koorchaath HARITHA Gothraan, VEERARAGHAN-SRI RAMA-ANANTHARAMA Sarmanaha, Vasu-Rudra-

Aadhithya Swaroopan, Asmath Mathamaha Maathuhu, Pithamaha-Maathuhu, Prapithamahaan HARITHA
Gothraahaa, LAKSHMI-SEETHAMBHA-LAKSHMI Naamnihi, Vasu-Rudra-Aadhithya Swaroopaaha, Asmath
Mathamahi-Maathuhu, Pithamahi-Maathuhu, Prapithamaheescha, Yadha Sthanam Prathishtaapayaami.
Sobhanaarthe Kshemaya Puna-raagamanaayacha.
Now the Poonal back to Upaveedhi, then do Achamanam (Achuthaya Namaha, Ananthaya Namaha, Govindhaya
Namaha. Kesava-Narayana, Madha-Govinda, Vishno-Madhosoodhana, Thrivikrama-Vaamana, Sridhara-Rishikesa,
Padhmanabha-Dhamodhara)
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Again, change Poonal to Pracheenaveedhi for SARVA THARPANAM

The all Koorchaas (Need to untie after the Udhwaasyam) to be united and collected in right hand, along with whatever left-over
Ellu and hold the Jala Pathram (Chombu) on your left-hand and pore the water by saying the following Manthra. This is only one-
time Tharpanam (Oblation).
1. Yesham Na Matha Na Pitha Na Mithra-Ghnaathi-Bhaandhavaaha, The Sarve Thrupthi-Maa-Yandhu

Mayoth-sru-shttai-hi Kushodha-kaihi. Thrupyatha-Thrupyatha-Thrupyatha. OR
2. Yesham Na Matha Na Pitha Na Bhandhu Naa Anyagothrrinaha, The Sarve Thrupthi-Maa-Yandhu Mayoth-
sru-shttai-hi Kushodha-kaihi. Thrupyatha-Thrupyatha-Thrupyatha.
Change Poonal to Upaveedhi.

Now remove the Pavithram from your ring finger, untie and drop it to the North-West corner or left-side, then do Achamanam.
Then wash your hand (Apa-Upa-Srusya) with little water.
Now take Three Udharani Jalam on your right hand and conclude the Pithru Tharpanam by saying Sarvam Brahmaa-
rpanamasthu.
Aachaarya Sambavana to be offered along with Thulasi Pathram.
You may say "Aseshe He Parishad Bhagawath Paadhamoole, Maya Samarpitham Imam Kanyam Dakshinamiva
Sweekrityha”.
Krishna-Krishna-Krishna-Siva-Siva-Siva-Narayana-Narayana-Narayana
==== Om Thath Sath ====

Compiled and narrated by: Kailashi Sri. R V Venkiteswaran (Venky)
Authenticated by:
Kailashi Sri. P. Vaidhyanathan (Vaithy) – Vadhyar S/o Brahmsri M. S. Pranatharthihara Sasthrigal, Trichi.
Dharmo Rakshathi Rakshithaha

East
West
Sarve Jana Sukhino Bhavanthu!
Notes: There will be two section of this book. One with full narration including Manthram and Kriya, the other will be just only Manthram so that it will be
easy to use at the time of performing Tharpanam.
Disclaimer: While preparing this document, every effort has been made to minimize the errors and omissions. In case if you come across any area that can
bemproved or modified please feel free to let me know through email: venky50@gmail.com.
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RITHU TABLE:
DEVA MONTH ENGLISH MONTH (Apx. Mid-Month) NAME OF RITHU
Mesha and Rishabham April and May Vasantha Rithu
Mithunam and Katakam June and July Greeshma Rithu
Simham and Kanya August and September Varsha Rithu
Thula - Vruschikam October and November Sarad Rithu
Dhanu - Makaram December and January Hemantha Rithu
Kumba - Meenam February and March Sisira Rithu
MONTHS NAME TABLE:

Chandra Maanam Name Saura Maanam Name Thamizh Names Malayalam Names English Names
1. Chaithram Mesham Chithirai Medam Mid Apr-May
2. Vaisakham Rishabham Vaikasi Edavam Mid May-Jun
3. Jyeshtam Mithunam Aani Midhunam Mid Jun-Jul
4. Aashaadam Karkatakam Aadi Karkatakam Mid Jul-Aug
5. Sraavanam Simham Aavani Chingam Mid Aug-Sep
6. Bhaadhrapadham Kanya Purattasi Kanni Mid Sep-Oct
7. Aaswinam/Aaswayujam Thulam Aippasi Thulam Mid Oct-Nov
8. Kaarthikam Vruschikam Kaarthikai Vruschikam Mid Nov-Dec
9. Maarga Seersham Dhanu Maarghazi Dhanu Mid Dec-Jan
10. Pushyam Makaram Thai Makaram Mid Jan-Feb
11. Maagham Kumbam Maasi Kumbam Mid Feb-Mar
12. Phaalghunam Meenam Panghuni Meenam Mid Mar-Apr
PRABHAVAADHI SHASHTI SAMVATHSARA NAAMA:

Samvathsaram English Year - Samvathsaram English Year - Samvathsaram English Year -
14th April-March 14th April-March 14th April-March
1. Prabhava 1987-1988 21. Sarvajith 2007-2008 41. Plavamgha 2028-2029
2. Vibhava 1988-1989 22. Sarvadhari 2008-2009 42. Keelaka 2029-2030
3. Sukla 1989-1990 23. Virodhi 2009-2010 43. Sowmya 2030-2031
4. Pramodhutha 1990-1991 24. Vikruthi 2010-2011 44. Sadharana 2031-2032
5. Prajothpathi 1991-1992 25. Khara 2011-2012 45. Virodhikruth 2032-2033
6. Aangirasa 1992-1993 26. Nandana 2012-2013 46. Pareethapi 2033-2034
7. Sreemukha 1993-1994 27. Vijaya 2013-2014 47. Pramaadheecha 2034-2035
8. Bhava 1994-1995 28. Jaya 2014-2015 48. Aananda 2035-2036
9. Yuva 1995-1996 29. Manmadha 2015-2016 49. Rakshasa 2036-2037
10. Dhaathu 1996-1997 30. Dhurmukha 2016-2017 50. Nala 2037-2038
11. Easwara 1997-1998 31. Hevilambi 2017-2018 51. Pingala 2038-2039
12. Bahudhaanya 1998-1999 32. Vilambi 2018-2019 52. Kaalayukthi 2039-2040
13. Pramadhi 1999-2000 33. Vikari 2019-2020 53. Sidharthi 2040-2041
14. Vikrama 2000-2001 34. Saarvari 2020-2021 54. Raudri 2041-2042
15. Vrusha/Vishu 2001-2002 35. Plava 2021-2022 55. Dhurmathi 2042-2043
16. Chithrabhaanu 2002-2003 36. Subhakruth 2022-2023 56. Dhundhubhi 2043-2044
17. Swabhaanu 2003-2004 37. Sobhakruth 2023-2024 57. Rudhirodhgari 2044-2045
18.Thaarana 2004-2005 38. Krodhi 2025-2026 58. Rakthakshi 2045-2046
19. Paarthiva 2005-2006 39. Viswaavasu 2026-2027 59. Krodhana 2046-2047
20. Vyaya 2006-2007 40. Parabhava 2027-2028 60. Akshaya 2047-2048
UTHAMA SAMVATHSARAM MADHYAMA SAMVATHSARAM ADHAMA SAMVATHSARAM
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AMAVASYA THARPANAM PROCEDURE AND MANTRAS IN ENGLISH - Yajurveda/Apasthamba Soothram

Vasu Rudra Aadhithya Pithrubhyo Nama:

Om Swadha Dhevyai Nama:

Om Hrim Srim Klim Swadha Dhevyai Swaha

A brief significance and understanding about Tharpanam:

2. What are the types of Tharpanam practised in our era?

3. How many Tharpanam to be conducted in a year (Samvatsaram)?

4. Tharpanam is meant for whom?

5. Who is eligible to do Tharpanam?

6. What is the difference between Tharpanam and Argyam?

7. Why should I do Tharpanam?

8. Will I get a sin if I don't perform Tharpanam?

Ethically - YES, Logically - YES, Scientifically and Vedanthik view - NO.

13. When do I start the first Tharpanam?

14. How to do Tharpanam?

15. Will I get any benefit by doing Tharpanam?

16. Where Pithru Devathaas and Pithrus are living?

17. Only humans are performing Tharpanam and Srardham?

18. Why Tharpanam and Srardham are in this manner?

19. All dead ancestors are Pithrus?

20. When is the right time to perform Tharpanam?

Now you decide what you need to do!!!

Items required for Thila Tharpanam:

1. Pancha Pathram and Udharani (One set)

Pitha – Father’s Clan (Paternal) Mother’s Clan (Maternal)

PITHA GOTHRAM: Kausikha (Example) MATHA GOTRHAM: Haritha (Example)

1. Paternal Side: Kartha’s Mother is alive

Maternal Side: Kartha’s Mother’s Grand Father is alive

Now let us move into Manthras and Prayogas.

Achuthaya Namaha, Ananthaya Namaha, Govindhaya Namaha. Kesava-Narayana, Madhava-Govinda, Vishno-

DHARBHA PULLU - PAVITHRA DHARANAM (For absolute purification and protection)

Pavithram Druthwaa (On your righthand ring finger)

Pranayamam = Om Bhoohu, Om Bhuvaha, Om Suvaha, Om Mahaha, Om Janaha, Om Thapaha, Ogum Sathyam,

What it Indicates or reminding you:

Left Thumb Finger: Meru or Manthara Parvath or Achu-Dhantam or Paramaathma

Right Thigh: Base or Earth or Koorma Aasan

Folded 4+4 fingers: Ashta-dik-Gajasrepresenting eight corners surrounded by this Universe.

Apavithra Pavithrova Sarva-vastham Ghathopiva, Yasmaredh Pundarikaaksham Sabhahyaa, Abhyanthara Suchihi,

khande Meroho, Dakshine Paarswe, Sakabdhe, Asmin Varthamane, Vyaavahaarike, Prabhavadheenaam,

Poonal Pracheenavidhi (Righthand Shoulder)

(Pitha Gothram) KAUSIKA Gothranaam, VISWANATHA-NARASIMHA-VISWANATHA, Sarmanaam, Vasu-Rudra-

AVAHANAM OF PITHRUS (Pitha Gothram) – Poonal Pracheena Veedhi.

FIRST KOORCHAM AVAHANAM

Aayatha Pitharaha, Somyaa, Gambhiraihi, Padhibhi-hi, Poorvyaihi, Prajam-asmabhyam, Dhadhatho Rayincha,

Sakrudhaa-Chhinnam Barhi-Roornnaa-mrudhu, Syonam, Pithru-bhyasthwa, Bharamyaham. Asmin Sthidhanthu

AVAHANAM OF PITHRUS (Matha Poorva Gothram) – Poonal Pracheena Veedhi.

SECOND KOORCHAM AVAHANAM

Aayatha Mathuhu, Pitharaha, Somyaa, Gambhiraihi, Padhibhi-hi, Poorvyaihi, Praja-masmabhyam, Dhadhatho

Sakrudhaa-Chhinnam Barhi-Roornnaa-mrudhu, Syonam, Pithru-bhyasthwa, Bharamyaham. Asmin Sthidhanthu

1. FIRST KOORCHAM – PITHRU THARPANAM: (Pithru Vargam)

1.1 Udheerathaamavara Uthparaasa Unmadhyamaaha, Pitharaha Somyaasaha. Asum, Ya-Yee-Yura-Vrukaa

2. FIRST KOORCHAM – PITHAMAHA THARPANAM: (Pithru Vargam)

3. FIRST KOORCHAM – PRAPITHAMAHA THARPANAM (Pithru Vargam)

3.1 Madhu Vaathaa Ruthaayathe Madhu Ksharandhi Sindhawaha, Maadhweerna-Ssandho-shadhi-hi KAUSIKA

4. FIRST KOORCHAM – MATHRU THARPANAM: (Spouse-Mathru Vargam)

5. FIRST KOORCHAM – GHNAATHA-AGNAATHA PITHRU THARPANAM (Known & Unknown)

5.1 Ghnaatha-Ghnaatha Pithroon Swadha-Namastharpayaami

6. SECOND KOORCHAM – MATHAMAHA VARGA THARPANAM: (Mother’s Poorvasrama Vargam)

6.1 Udheerathaamavara Uthparaasa Unmadhyamaaha, Pitharaha Somyaasaha. Asum, Ya-Yee-Yu-Ru-Vruka

7. SECOND KOORCHAM – MATHU-PITHAMAHA THARPANAM: (Mother’s Poorvasrama Vargam)

8. SECOND KOORCHAM – MATHU-PRAPITHAMAHA THARPANAM (Mother’s Poorvasrama Vargam)

8.1 Madhu Vaathaa Ruthaayathe Madhu Ksharandhi Sindhawaha, Maadhweerna-Ssandho-ushadhi-hi

9. SECOND KOORCHAM – MATHA-MAHI THARPANAM: (Spouse-Mathru Vargam)

10. SECOND KOORCHAM – GHNAATHA-AGNAATHA MATHUHU THARPANAM (Known & Unknown)