- Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja
- Maha Mrityunjay Jaap
- Narayan Bali Puja
- Pind Daan Puja
- Tarpan Puja
- Ganesh Gauri Puja
- Shradh Puja
- Pitru Dosh Nivaran Puja
- Ganga Puja
- Mangal Dosh Nivaran Puja
- Abhishek Puja
- Dhwaja Puja
- Chandi Yagya
- Navchandi Yagya
- Panchamrit Abhishek Puja
- Rudri Puja
- Asthi Visarjan Puja
- Mahalaxmi Havan
- Satyanarayan Katha
- Vastu Shanti Puja
- Namkaran Puja
- Laghu Rudrabhishek
- Panchopchar Puja
- Rudrabhishek Puja
- Dosh Nivaran Puja
- Darshan Yatra
- Navgrah Dosh Nivaran Puja
- Mahapuja
- Baglamukhi Puja
- Jal Abhishek Puja
- Maha Rudrabhishek Puja
- Parthiv Shivling Puja
- Narayan Nagbali Puja
- Tripindi Shradha Puja
- Kumbh Vivah
- Gau Daan
- Surya Dev Puja
- Rin Mukti Puja
- Rahu Shanti Puja
- Shiv Puja
- Book Ganesh Puja
- Vishnu Puja
- Hanuman Puja
- Shani Puja
- Jagannath Puja
- Khatu Shyam Puja
- Durga Mata Puja
- Parvati Puja
- Maha Shivratri Puja
- Lakshmi Puja
- Krishna Puja
- Chandra Puja
- Kali Puja
- Brahman Puja
- Birthday Puja
- Anniversary Puja
- Death Ceremony Puja
- Griha Pravesh
- Puja for Good Health
- Diwali Puja
- Akshaya Tritiya Puja
- Dhanteras Puja
- Shukra Graha Puja
- Puja for New Car
- Ketu Shanti Puja
- Manglik Dosh Puja
- Makar Sankranti Puja
- Puja for Delay in Marriage
- Puja for Buying Vehicles
- Dussehra Puja
- Holi Puja
- Puja for Peace, Wealth & Prosperity
- Puja for Positive Energy
- Guru Chandal Dosh Nivaran Puja
- Shravan Puja
Death Ceremony Puja
A death anniversary, also known as barshi, is a Hindu ritual performed in memory of loved ones who passed away. To ensure a smooth Death Ceremony puja call us at 9484950052 for guidance and support. The ceremony is usually performed annually on the day when the person passed away. It is typically performed by the eldest son but the other siblings join in offering prayers together. It is a way for family members to express gratitude and connect spiritually with their departed ancestors for their peace.
The puja is usually performed on the death anniversary according to the lunar calendar but it can also be done during the annual Pitru Paksha period. It is not only a tribute but also a means to bring closure, peace and spiritual connection for both the departed soul and their family.
Benefits of Performing Death Ceremony
Conducting a death anniversary is not only a powerful spiritual act but also provides emotional and cultural benefits for families.
- Helps the soul attain peace and move toward moksha.
- Purifies the home, creating a positive environment.
- Acts of giving honour to the departed and building positive karma.
- Helps family members find peace and closure.
- Invokes blessings for the family’s prosperity and protection.
Key Elements of a Death Ceremony
The key elements of a traditional death ceremony puja that families can follow to make this occasion meaningful.
- A death anniversary ritual is typically performed by choosing the right date and time to ensure accuracy.
- Arrange a small altar with photographs of the ancestor and offer sacred items
- Engaging a priest can be beneficial for chanting the mantras accurately.
- Many families conclude the rituals by distributing food to the needy, which is considered auspicious for the soul’s journey.
- A feeding the poor many people donate items as charity to bring blessings and help honor the memory of the departed.
- The puja concludes with the Shanti Path for universal harmony. Then family seek blessings from the departed, bringing them close to the ritual.
What to Avoid on Death Ceremony
To honor your loved one’s memory with respect and reverence, avoid doing a few this mentioned below.
- Avoid consuming non-vegetarian foods and alcohol on this day.
- Don’t engage in auspicious activities on the day of the death anniversary.
- It’s customary to wear light-colored clean clothes to symbolize purity and respect.
- Take time with each step as rushing is seen as a disrespect to the ancestors.
- It's recommended to keep emotions balanced during the ritual.