While performing Shradh, the Tarpan of ancestors is also done, that is, Jalanjali is offered on the dead bodies through the thumb. It is believed that offering water to ancestors with the thumb gives peace to their souls. According to mythological texts, the part of the palm on which the thumb is called Pitra Teerth.
The time to offer water to ancestors is between 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Use a bronze or copper pot while offering water to ancestors.
After taking the Tarpan material, one should sit facing the south direction. After this, meditate on ancestors with folded hands, taking water, kusha, Akshat, flowers, and black sesame seeds in the hands and inviting them and praying to accept the water. After this, drop water on the earth from Anjali 5-7 or 11 times.
These Are The Rules For Offering Water
During Shradh Karma, Jalanjali is offered to the dead bodies through the thumb. It is believed that offering water to ancestors with the thumb gives peace to their souls. According to religious texts, the part of the palm on which the thumb is located is called Pitra Teerth. During this time, the time from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm is considered the best to offer water to ancestors.
To perform tarpan, first of all, sit facing south with tarpan material. Take water, Kusha, akshat, flowers, and black sesame seeds in your hands and remember the ancestors with both hands folded. After this, invite the ancestors and pray to take water. After this, drop water on the ground from the Anjali 5-7 or 11 times.
Chant This Mantra While Offering Water
This mantra should be chanted while offering water to ancestors. Also, keep in mind that water should be offered to ancestors from a bronze or copper pot only.
ॐ देवताभ्य: पितृभ्यश्च महायोगिभ्य एव च। नम: स्वाहायै स्वधायै नित्यमेव नमो नम:।
Om Devtaabhya: Pitrubhyascha Mahayogibhya Eva Cha. Namah Swahaayai Swadhaayai Nityameva Namo Namah.
ॐ पितृगणाय विद्महे जगत धारिणी धीमहि तन्नो पितृो प्रचोदयात्’
‘Om Pitriganaya Vidmahe Jagat Dharini Dhimahi Tanno Pitro Prachodayat’
Where Should The Place Of Ancestors Be In The House?
According to Vastu Shastra, the south direction is also considered as the direction of Yama. In such a situation, pictures of ancestors should always be placed in the north direction. Also, the face of the ancestors should be towards the south. Also, the pictures of ancestors should not be kept in the bedroom or drawing room. It is believed that keeping the pictures of ancestors at this place affects the health of the family members. Also, keep in mind that more than one picture of ancestors should not be kept in the house. Due to this negative energy enters the house. Also, keep in mind that the pictures of ancestors should not be kept hanging. Their picture should be kept on a wooden stand. Also, the pictures of ancestors should not be kept in the temple or kitchen of the house.