Tarpan

Tarpan is a profound Hindu ritual performed to honor and offer gratitude to ancestors (Pitru) and departed souls. This sacred practice involves offering water, sesame seeds, and other sacred items while chanting mantras, symbolizing nourishment and blessings for the spiritual progress of the ancestors. Tarpan is typically conducted during important occasions such as Amavasya (new moon), Pitru Paksha, and Shradh ceremonies, as it is believed that ancestors visit the earth during these times. By performing Tarpan, devotees seek the blessings of their forefathers for prosperity, well-being, and peace, while also ensuring the departed souls’ progress in their spiritual journey. This ritual highlights the cycle of life, death, and rebirth, reinforcing the belief in maintaining a connection with one’s lineage and fulfilling the duty of honoring those who came before.