Śrāddha
Sanskrit term for an act performed with faith (śraddhā) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Śrāddha (Sanskrit: श्राद्ध), is the ritual that one performs to pay homage to one's pitṛs, especially to one's dead parents.[1] Conceptually, it is a way for people to express their heartfelt gratitude and thanks towards their parents and ancestors, for having helped them to be what they are and praying for their peace.[neutrality is disputed] It also can be thought of as a "day of remembrance". It is performed for both the father and mother separately, on their respective date ('tithi') of death as per the Hindu Calendar. In addition it is also performed for the entire community of 'pitr' – both from paternal and maternal side – collectively during the Pitri Paksha or Shraaddha paksha (Fortnight of ancestors), right before Sharad Navaratri in autumn.[2][3][4]
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