In Hinduism, Shraddha ritual is an important observance. On this day, devotees worship for the souls of their dead ancestors in order to grant them liberation and peace. Shraddha puja is perform during the ‘Pitru Paksha’ (the fortnight dedicatedto ancestors) during the ‘Krishna Paksha’ (the waning phase of moon) in the month of ‘Ashwin’ in the traditional Hindu calendar. Bharani Shraddha is an auspicious ritual during the Pitru Paksha at the time when the ‘Bharani’ Nakshatra exists duringthe ‘Aparahna Kala’.
Most likely this Nakshatra prevails during the ‘Chaturthi’ (4th day) tithi or ‘Panchami’ (5th day) tithi and is referred as ‘Chauth Bharani’ and ‘Bharani Panchami’ respectively. The Shraddha ceremony of the deceased familymember can also be done on Bharani asterism along with the tithi that marks the actual date of death. This liberates the soul of the dead and grants them peace in eternity. Hindu devotees generally perform the Bharani Shraddha in Kasi (Varanasi),Gaya and Rameshwaram. Bharani ShraddhaRituals during Bharani Shraddha:The Bharani Nakshatra Shraddha is normally performed once after the death of the individual, however as per ‘Dharmasindhu’ it can be done each year. This ritual is considered to be very auspicious and important therefore the person observing mustmaintain the sanctity of the ritual.
The person, especially the male head in the family perform several rites and pujas for the satisfaction and liberation of the deceased soul. ‘Pinda Pooja’, ‘Pinda Visarjana’ and ‘Brahmana Suvasini’ along withother rituals are performed under the guidance of a knowledgeable priest. The person doing the Bharani Shraddha should avoid haircuts, shave and must keep a control over his senses. After the completion of ‘Tarpan’, Brahmins are offered ‘saatvik’food, sweets, clothes and dakshina.
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This ritual is very important as according to the Hindu mythology, the food eaten by the Brahmins, reach the deceased souls. On Bharani Shraddha, one must also feed same food to crows as they are believed to bethe messenger from Lord Yama. Besides crow, dog and cow are also fed. It is believed that by performing the Bharani Shraddha rituals religiously and with full devotion, offers peace to the liberated soul and they in return bless their descendantswith peace, protection and prosperity. Important Timings On Bharani Shraddha.
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