“We cannot do it just anywhere,” Sharma had told him. “The Pithrus (ancestors) wait where the water is holy. In Chennai, the sea at Mahabalipuram is powerful. But for your father’s specific dosham (affliction), we must go to Thiruvallur. To the Veera Raghava Perumal temple.”
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What are you planning? (e.g., Monthly Amavasya , Annual Thithi , or Mahalaya Paksha )
If you prefer a quieter, highly disciplined, or weather-sheltered environment over public beaches and open temple tanks, Chennai has several organized indoor venues. Thithi places in Chennai
, the sacred Hindu ritual of offering water and sesame seeds to honor ancestors, holds profound spiritual importance. Performing these rituals ensures that departed souls find peace, while clearing Pitru Dosha (ancestor afflictions) to bring blessings to the surviving family.
Tharpanam is performed during Parvatha Shraddham time (usually between 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM) or early dawn. Avoid Rahu Kalam . Check the daily panchangam online or via apps like "Drik Panchang" before leaving.
Often recommended for those seeking to perform specific remedial poojas for Pitru Dosham.