What is Shraddham?
The shraddham is done by the son (or a relative) every year on the lunar tithi of death, not the calendar date. The pandit calculates the tithi, performs the pitru avahanam and guides the pindas, tarpanam and the Brahmana bhojanam or swayampakam.
The story of Shraddham
What is Shraddham (Annual Tithi)?
Shraddham (Taddinam, Shradh, Thithi) is the annual rite for a departed parent or relative, done on their death tithi with pinda pradanam, tila tarpanam and the feeding of Brahmins, so that the ancestor is satisfied for the year.
The shraddham is done by the son (or a relative) every year on the lunar tithi of death, not the calendar date. The pandit calculates the tithi, performs the pitru avahanam and guides the pindas, tarpanam and the Brahmana bhojanam or swayampakam.
Benefits
- Peace and satisfaction of the departed
- Fulfils the family’s duty
- Blessings of the ancestors and relief from pitru dosha
When to perform
- Every year on the death tithi
- Mahalaya Paksha for those who also do the fortnight rite
How Shraddham (Annual Tithi) is performed
- Sankalpam
- Pitru avahanam
- Homam (where followed)
- Pinda pradanam
- Tila tarpanam
- Brahmana bhojanam or swayampakam, dakshina and dana
Benefits and best time for Shraddham
Benefits
- Peace and satisfaction of the departed
- Fulfils the family’s duty
- Blessings of the ancestors and relief from pitru dosha
When to perform
- Every year on the death tithi
- Mahalaya Paksha for those who also do the fortnight rite
Shraddham vidhi (step by step)
- 1Sankalpam
- 2Pitru avahanam
- 3Homam (where followed)
- 4Pinda pradanam
- 5Tila tarpanam
- 6Brahmana bhojanam or swayampakam, dakshina and dana
Shraddham samagri list
- Black sesame and darbha grass
- Rice, ghee and honey for pindas
- Food or raw items for Brahmana bhojanam
- New dhoti or clothes for dana
- Banana leaves
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking; you can add a Stuti Mandir samagri kit to your order.
Shraddham across India’s traditions
Telugu tradition
Telugu families call it Taddinam, done with homam, pindas and bhoktas (Brahmins invited to eat) on the tithi.
Tamil tradition
Tamil families call it Thithi or Sraardham, with the vadhyar guiding homam, pindam and tarpanam.
Hindi tradition
North Indian families do Shradh with pind daan, tarpan and feeding Brahmins, cows and crows.
Bengali tradition
Bengali families do the annual Shraddho with pinda daan and feeding of Brahmins.
Book Shraddham in your city
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
- Visakhapatnam
- Vijayawada
- Guntur
- Tirupati
- Nellore
- Kurnool
- Kadapa
- Anantapur
- Rajahmundry
- Kakinada
- Eluru
- Ongole
- Srikakulam
- Vizianagaram
- Chittoor
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Maharashtra
Delhi NCR
Uttar Pradesh (Delhi NCR)
Haryana (Delhi NCR)
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Chandigarh (Punjab & Haryana)
Bihar
Gujarat
West Bengal
Odisha
Chhattisgarh
Uttarakhand
Punjab
Jammu and Kashmir
Jharkhand
Assam
Why book Shraddham with Stuti Mandir
Verified pandits
Every pandit’s profile is reviewed and approved by Stuti Mandir before they can take bookings. See their languages and experience before you choose.
Price shown upfront
Dakshina, fees and taxes are itemised before you pay, so there is no haggling on the day.
Live pandit tracking
Follow your pandit on a live map from the moment they start their journey, just like a delivery app.
OTP-verified pooja
You confirm the pandit’s arrival and the pooja’s completion with one-time codes.
Your language, your tradition
Choose a pandit who speaks your language and follows your family’s customs.
Samagri made easy
Get the full samagri list after booking, or add a samagri kit to your order.
How to book Shraddham
- 1
Choose Shraddham and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.
- 2
Pick a date and time slot and add any muhurtham preference.
- 3
Pay securely online (UPI, cards, net banking), or choose pay-after-pooja where it is offered.
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On the day, track your pandit live, confirm their arrival with an OTP, and share the completion code once the pooja is done.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Shraddham cost?
On Stuti Mandir, Shraddham starts from ₹4,100 as pandit dakshina for 1 to 2 pandits. The final price depends on your city, the pandit you choose, samagri and express booking, and is shown in full before you pay.
How long does Shraddham take?
About 2 to 2.5 hours, performed by 1 to 2 pandits.
How is the shraddham date calculated?
By the lunar tithi of death in the same lunar month each year. Give us the date of death and the pandit tells you this year’s date.
Can a daughter perform the shraddham?
Customs differ; many families today allow it. Tell the pandit your situation and he will guide you.
Can I book a pandit who speaks my language for Shraddham?
Yes. Stuti Mandir has Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali and Odia-speaking pandits, depending on the city; each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile.
In which cities can I book Shraddham?
Shraddham can be booked in 85 cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam and Visakhapatnam. Choose your city below for local details.