Bharani Shraddha Or Hiranya Shraddha) (भरणी श्राद्ध, हिरण्य श्राद्ध)

What is Bharani Shraddha?

Bharani Shraddha is an auspicious ritual during the Pitru Paksha at the time when the ‘Bharani’ Nakshatra exists during the ‘Aparahna Kala.’ 

Bharani Shraddha is considered important because Yama, the God of Death, rules the ‘Bharani’ Nakshatra. It has been stated that the merits of Bharani Shraddha are the same as those of Gaya Shraddha’.

Bharani Shraddha is performed on the day of Bharani Nakshatra of Pitru Paksha. This is done for a specific purpose. It is not performed in the first year after the death of a person. It is always preferable to perform Bharani Shraddha every year. Instead of doing it in the first Mahalaya, do it from the second year.

The following are the procedures involved in Bharani Shraddha :

• Brahman Bhojan
• Brahman Poojan
• Pind-Daan

Significance of Bharani Shraddha:

• By performing this ceremony, one receives the Pitrus blessing to help them achieve their dreams without any obstacles
• The intensity of any Pithru-doshas is also reduced
• The deceased person gains momentum in their further journey smoothly