Significance of Maha Bharani Shraddha
Unlike the tithi shraddhas, Maha Bharani is fixed by nakshatra, not tithi — so it can fall on the same day as a tithi shraddha.
Benefits
- Remembering and honouring one’s ancestors
- Seeking their blessings for the family
- Fulfilling the family’s duty (pitru rin) during Pitru Paksha
What’s included
- Sankalp in your name and gotra
- Puja performed at Triveni Sangam
- Shraddha sankalp
- Pitru tarpan
- Pind daan
- Til tarpan
- Remembrance of ancestors and prayer
- Photos of your puja
- Video of your puja
How the puja is performed
- 1
Sankalp with the names and gotra of the family and the ancestors
- 2
Invocation of the pitrus (ancestors)
- 3
Pind daan — offering of rice balls with sesame
- 4
Tarpan — water with black sesame and kusha
- 5
Prayers for the peace of the ancestors
- 6
Offering to cows, crows and dogs; completion
About Triveni Sangam
Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj is where the Ganga and the Yamuna meet, joined in tradition by the unseen Saraswati. It is the site of the Kumbh Mela and one of the most important places in India for rites for the ancestors — shraddha, tarpan and pind daan.
Frequently asked questions
Is this puja performed online or at the temple?
At Triveni Sangam. You book and follow it online; the puja itself is performed at the temple by a verified pandit who takes the sankalp in your name.
Do I need to visit the temple?
No. Give the names and gotra for the sankalp when you book, and the pandit performs the puja on your behalf.
Who performs the puja?
A verified Rutviju pandit at Triveni Sangam. You will see the pandit’s name in your booking once assigned.
Can I provide my gotra?
Yes — the gotra is part of the sankalp and is asked when you book.
Will I receive photos and video?
Yes. The pandit uploads photos and a video of your puja to your booking in My Online Pujas.
Is prasad included?
This puja does not include prasad delivery.
Can I choose the date?
Yes — choose any open date above. Dates close when they are full or shortly before the puja.
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes, up to 24 hours before the puja, from My Online Pujas; the full amount is refunded to your Rutviju wallet.