Ancestral Rites
Tharpanam Guide
Tharpanam is the sacred practice of offering water — often with sesame (til) and darbha grass — to honour and nourish one's ancestors (pitrus). It is performed on Amavasya, on key tithis, and during Pitru Paksha (Mahalaya).
Use the detailed guide below to follow the sankalpam and step-by-step procedure. For Amavasya, monthly and annual Tharpanam, our verified Vadhyars can also perform or guide it for your family — in Chennai or online.
Tharpanam Sankalpam Helper
Enter your family details and your ancestors' names to prepare a personalised summary.
Today’s Sangalpam
பராபவ நாம ஸம்வத்ஸரே,
தக்ஷிணாயநே,
க்ரீஷ்ம ருதௌ,
கட மாஸே,
ஶுக்ல பக்ஷே,
பஞ்சம்யாம் ஶுப திதௌ,
இந்து வாஸர,
சித்ரா நக்ஷத்ர யுக்தாயாம்
Calculated for Monday, 17 August 2026 · sunrise ~6:00 AM IST · Chennai, India
Paternal line (அப்பா வழி)
Maternal line (அம்மா வழி)
If you don't know an ancestor's name, you may substitute any god's name (e.g., Srinivasan / Lakshmi, Ranganathan / Ranganayaki).
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Need a Vadhyar for Tharpanam?
Our verified Vadhyars perform Amavasya Tharpanam, monthly and annual rites according to your Sampradayam — in person in Chennai or online for NRI families.
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