how often must we give tarpanam??

Question

its so difficult to follow the rules nowadays.but at least does anyone know how often must we give oblation to our ancestors??

Answer 1

Normally on every new moon day (Amavasya) one is expected to leave Tarpanas.

If possible on first beginning dates of Uttarayan and Dakshinayan.

Next is during Mahalaya Paksha 15 days that comes during the second fortnight of Bhadhrapada month.

If all the above individually or collectively is not possible on the death anniversary dates of parents.

Even if this is also not possible one can perform during their visits to Pilgrim centres located on the banks of rivers or a ocean.

Answer 2

The Tharpanam (Oblations to the manes-ancestors)has to be performed by Hindus, expecially by Brahmins on the following days, positively -

-On all amavasyas. (New Moon days)

-Four Month beginnings viz mesha, karkidaga, thula and makara masas

On all Eclipse days.

One day on the same Thithi of Mahalaya Paksha-

Answer 3

Tarpanams ar performed periodically and on specific days such as during amavasya (No moon day) , eclipses etc.

Answer 4

atleast once in a year, it can be either on the day soul departed from the body or there are special days when oblations to the departed are performed for which you will have to refer astrological calendars or you can contact a good astrologer.

Answer 5

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