Sharaddh Karma
Shraddh Karma is a significant Hindu ritual performed to honor and offer prayers for the souls of deceased ancestors. It is conducted to ensure peace and salvation (moksha) for the departed, expressing gratitude and fulfilling familial duties. Performed during the Pitru Paksha period, Shraddh Karma involves offerings like pind (rice balls), water, and prayers by a priest, typically near sacred rivers or at holy sites like Gaya. This ritual helps alleviate ancestral afflictions (Pitra Dosh) and blesses descendants with prosperity and peace. Shraddh Karma strengthens the bond between the living and their ancestors, ensuring their spiritual wellbeing.