Ekparvan (Tithi, Mahalaya) Shraddha Puja

Remembering Pitri who departed during Sohra Shraddha

Introduction to Ekparvan (Tithi, Mahalaya) Shraddha Puja

Ekparwan Shraddha is a Hindu ritual performed to remember and worship the souls of departed ancestors who passed away during Sohra Shraddha (Ashwin Krishna Paksha). It involves offering pindas (rice balls), water, and prayers to honor their memory, seek forgiveness for any shortcomings, and ensure their peace in the afterlife.

Importance and Significance of Ekparvan (Tithi, Mahalaya) Shraddha Puja

To honor departed ancestors – Shows respect and gratitude to forefathers for their blessings and sacrifices.

To seek peace for the departed soul – Prayers and offerings help the soul attain peace and liberation.

To maintain family and ancestral traditions – Preserves the lineage of rituals and strengthens cultural identity.

To remove ancestral doshas or negative influences – Helps reduce obstacles or misfortunes caused by unsettled ancestral karma.

To bring blessings to the family – Ancestors’ blessings are believed to bring health, prosperity, and protection to the living family.

To express filial duty and spiritual responsibility – Fulfills the sacred duty of children toward their parents and ancestors.

To create positive spiritual energy at home – Performing the ritual generates harmony, purity, and auspiciousness in the household.

List of Puja Materials

Below is a comprehensive list of commonly used materials for Ekparvan (Tithi, Mahalaya) Shraddha Puja. Items may vary slightly based on regional traditions and priestly guidance.

A. Things from Nepali Puja Material Shop or Nepali Grocery Store :

पञ्चगव्य (Panchagavya), केशरी (Yellow Pigment Powder), कांचो धागो (Raw Thread), श्रीखण्ड (White Pigment Powder), सेतो कपडा (Red and White Cloth), पहेंलो कपडा, पीताम्बर (Yellow Cloth), जौ (Dried Barley), कालो तिल (Black Sesame Seed), गोकुल धुप (Incense), ५ वा ७ सुते कातेको बत्ती (Cotton Wick), सरसिउं (Yellow Mustard), कुश (Dried Holy Grass), जजन्का (Coloured Thread), जनै (Holy Thread – 5 Pieces), सुपारी (Dried Betel Nut – 5 Pieces), ल्वाङ, सुकमेल (Cloves, Cardamom), कपुर (Camphor – 1 Packet), तुलसीपत्र (Dried Holy Basil Leaves), पंहेलो रामनामी वस्त्र (Yellow Shawl) *Please look for the Puja Packet in nearby Nepali Puja Shop. The Puja Set should contain the above items.
B. Things from the Shopping Centre (e.g., Woolworths, Nepali/Indian Grocery) :

दुध् (Milk), दही (Yoghurt), घिउ (Ghee), चिनी वा सख्खर (Sugar or Jaggery), मह (Honey), तोरिको वा तिलको तेल (Mustard/Sesame Oil), चामल (Rice Grains – 3 Kg), फलफुल (Fruits), मिट्ठाइ (Sweets), सलाई (Match Box), टपरी वा प्लेट (Paper Plates), दुना वा ब्बल (Paper Bowls), चम्चा (Wooden Spoons), जिपलक (Sandwich Bag), पिण्डको लागी जौको पिठो वा पायस (Barley), पानीवाला नरिवल (Watery Coconut), आल्मोनियम ट्रे (Medium Aluminium Tray)
C. Things from the Garden :

सेतो वा पंहेलो फूल (White or Yellow Flowers), दुबो (Holy Grass), तितेपातिको पत्ता (Mugwort Herb), पानको पत्ता (Betel Leaves – Min. 5), तुलसी पत्ता (Tulasi Leaves) *If Mugwort Herb or Holy Grass are not available, please source white or yellow flowers.
D. Things at Home (Could also be bought from the Nepali Grocery Store) :

दियो (Diyo – 1 Pc), आरती गर्ने दियो (Diyo for Aarati – 1 Pc), कलश (Kalash – 1 Pc), पन्चपात्र (Panchapatra – 1 Pc), आचमनी (Aachamani – 1 Pc), पुजा थाली (Puja Thali – 1 Pc), अगरबत्ती राख्ने भांडो (Agarbatti Stand – 1), कर्मपात्र (Copper Bowl – 1 Pc), अर्घपात्र (Surya Arghapatra – 1 Pc), पिण्ड पकाउने भांडो (Copper/Brass Pot – 1), पिण्ड चलाउने पन्यु (Copper Spatula – 1), खुजुरा पैसा (Coins and Notes – $1, $5 etc), पिण्ड राख्न शुद्ध माटो वा बालुवा (Sand/Earth), ३ भाग सिदा (Sida Daan), टिस्यु / पेपर टावेल (Tissue/Paper Towel – 2), पित्रीको फोटो (Photo of Pitri), आसन वा चकटी (Mats for Sitting – 2) *Items for Sida Daan: Rice Grains, vegetables, spices (salt, turmeric, coriander, cumin etc), oil, ghee, honey, fruits, ginger, lentil, money etc.

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