Sradham & Funeral Services

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Honoring Ancestors & Upholding Vedic Traditions

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Sri Bhaktha Anjaneya Temple facilitates various Sradham rituals to honor departed souls. Below are the types of Sradham performed at our temple, including Annual Ceremonies, Maasikam, and Tarpanam.

Note: We will provide further details on specific procedures shortly.

We provide assistance for the immediate rites performed following the passing of a loved one. These rituals (Antyesti) are critical for the soul's journey and are performed with strict adherence to Vedic scripts.

Note on Traditions: Traditions vary based on community. Please discuss your specific family customs with the priest.

Schedule of Rites

Day 1 Priests perform special ceremonies, prayers, and hymns.
Dhanam Kriya is performed at the cremation pyre.
Day 2 - 3 Asthi Sanchayanam: Collection of the Asthi (Ashes).
Day 3 - 9 Nitya Karma Vidhis: Performed daily at a designated hall or sabha.
Day 10 Nitya Vidhis, Vedic Aaradhane, Gnati Tarpana, and Shanti Homas.
Requires 1 Main Priest + additional priests to accept Dhanam items.
Day 11 Rudra Japams (chanted by 4 to 11 priests) and Ekodishta Sradhams.
Day 12 Sapindi Karana & Soda Kumbha Sradham.
One priest performs Karyam; others attend to accept Dhanams.
Day 13 Subha Sweekaram and Navagraha Shanti Yagna.
Day 16 16th Day Ceremony
Specific to Tamil Non-Brahmin traditions (who may perform only this day).

Priest Consultation Required
Please contact the temple immediately to arrange priest availability and discuss the specific number of priests required for Days 10, 11, and 12.

Maasikam Homam

Maasikams are periodical offerings of food and drink to the departed soul during its first day in the other world. In the pitru loka (world of ancestors), one day is considered as long as one earth year.

We perform 12 maasikams, making it a two-hourly offering of food and drink in the timeline of the other world. The belief is that the soul takes time to get rid of its earthly habits and feels hunger and thirst very often during this "first day".

Timing: Performed on the same Tithi and Paksha every month until the first-year anniversary.

Sodakumbham (short for "Sodakakumbham") is a crucial ritual based on the belief that the departed soul will be examined by a panel of superhuman entities to judge its eligibility for admission into the Pitruloka. This occurs at the time of the Sapindeekaranam during the Aabdeekam.

By performing Sodakumbham, we appeal to these divine judges to recognize that the descendants (son/family) are sincere "Sraddhaalus." We pray for the departed soul's admission to Pitruloka, notwithstanding any shortcomings the person may have had during their lifetime.

"Oonam" is short for 'Oona Maasikam'. It is a method by which any defects in performing the regular Maasikams are atoned. These are performed at specific intervals calculated from the day of cremation.

Schedule (Count from Day 1 Cremation)

Unamaasikam 127 - 30 Days
Unamaasikam 240 - 45 Days
Unamaasikam 3170 - 180 Days
Unamaasikam 4340 - 360 Days
* Includes Homam
Varusha Abdikam Homam

The Varusha Abdigam (Samvatsarikam) marks the completion of the first year following a loved one's passing. Please select your tradition below to view the specific schedule.

Duration & Custom: The ceremony takes place for 1, 3, or 4 days depending on the Kartha's Gotra, Veda, and Community.

Tamil Tradition Schedule

Day 1
Oona Masikam		 Performed with 1 Main Priest and 2 Brahmin Bhoktas.
Day 2
Sodha Kumbha		 Performed with 1 Main Priest and 1 Brahmin Bhoktas.
Day 3
Varusha Abdigam		 Includes 1 Main Priest, 2 Bhoktas, and 1 Vishnu Bhokta (Add-on).
Day 4
Shubham		 Shubham & Navagraha Shanti Homam.

Consultation Required
Please speak with the Temple Manager to schedule an appointment with the priest. It is essential to discuss the specific requirements for your First Year ceremony based on your community customs.

Paaravana Sradham Homam

This is the complete Annual Sradham package performed with Homam.

Option 1: In-Temple (Complete Package)

  • Religious Rituals including Homam.
  • Food provided for 2 Bokthas.
  • Food provided for 3 Family Members.
  • Temple boktha can be booked during the sradham booking.

Option 2: At Residence

At your residence, the religious rituals are performed by our priest.

Sradham Food Arrangement:

We strongly recommend that you cook the food at home to strictly adhere to Sradham rules.

Optional Service:
If you are unable to arrange the cooking, we can prepare Sradham-compliant food based on your requirements and deliver it to your house.

Pooja materials must be arranged by the devotee.
Speak with the priest or with the temple manager for more details

Hiranya Sradham Ritual

Hiranya Sradham is performed without Homam. There are two variations available based on your preference.

1. Hiranya Sradham (Sankalpam Only)

  • Includes: Sankalpam only.
  • Excludes: No Pinda Pradanam (Rice balls), No Homam, No Food.
  • Requirement: Devotees need to bring Swayampakam (self-cooking items).

2. Hiranya Sradham (With Pinda Pradanam)

  • Includes: Pinda Pradanam (Rice balls).
  • Excludes: No Homam, No Food.
  • Requirement: Devotees need to bring Swayampakam (self-cooking items).
Chataka Sradham Ritual

Madhwa Tradition Only.
We can perform this ritual with or without food arrangements.

Requirement: If choosing the "Without Food" option, devotees needs to bring Swayampakam (self-cooking items).

Tarpanam is performed during Amavasya (New Moon Day) every month. Please check the temple calendar or contact the manager for specific timings.