How much does Mahalaya Paksha Shraddham cost? Mahalaya Paksha Shraddham costs from ₹3,500 at home in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and the other metros, and from ₹3,900 in other cities. That is the dakshina for as the ritual needs, including travel. Your family arranges the samagri from the pandit’s list, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
How long does Mahalaya Paksha Shraddham take? About 1.5 to 2 hours, with as the ritual needs. The pandit confirms the time when you book, as it depends on your family’s tradition.
How is Mahalaya Paksha Shraddham performed? It takes 1.5 to 2 hours with as the ritual needs. The main steps are: Sankalpa; Pitru avahana; Pinda pradana; Dakshina and dana.
What is Mahalaya Paksha Shraddham?
Mahalaya paksha is the fortnight before Navaratri when the ancestors are said to visit. Shraddha with pindas, tarpana and feeding Brahmins on the ancestor's death tithi in this fortnight — or on Mahalaya Amavasye for all of them — satisfies them for the whole year.
Benefits and best time for Mahalaya Paksha Shraddham
Benefits
- Peace for the ancestors
- Relief from pitru dosha
- Blessings for the family's progress
When to perform
- Pitru paksha (Bhadrapada Krishna paksha), on the death tithi
- Mahalaya Amavasye, for all ancestors
Mahalaya Paksha Shraddham vidhi (step by step)
- 1Sankalpa
- 2Pitru avahana
- 3Pinda pradana
- 4Tila tarpana
- 5Brahmana bhojana or swayampaka
- 6Dakshina and dana
Mahalaya Paksha Shraddham samagri list
- Black sesame seeds
- Darbha grass
- Cooked rice, ghee and honey for pindas
- Raw vegetables and rice for swayampakam
- New cloth (dhoti) for dana
- Banana leaves
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking, so your family can arrange everything in time.
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How to book Mahalaya Paksha Shraddham
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Questions devotees ask us
How much does Mahalaya Paksha Shraddham cost?
Mahalaya Paksha Shraddham costs from ₹3,500 at home in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and the other metros, and from ₹3,900 in other cities. That is the dakshina for as the ritual needs, including travel. Your family arranges the samagri from the pandit’s list, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
Why does the price of Mahalaya Paksha Shraddham vary?
The starting dakshina depends on your city (₹3,500 in the metros, ₹3,900 elsewhere). Some pandits set their own rate, and express booking costs extra. The exact amount is shown before you pay.
How long does Mahalaya Paksha Shraddham take?
About 1.5 to 2 hours, with as the ritual needs. The pandit confirms the time when you book, as it depends on your family’s tradition.
Who arranges the samagri for Mahalaya Paksha Shraddham?
Your family arranges it. After booking, the pandit shares the full list and suggests what can be simplified. Stuti Mandir does not sell or deliver samagri with bookings.
Can I book Mahalaya Paksha Shraddham without creating an account?
Yes. Tap Book, leave your name and WhatsApp number, and a coordinator confirms the pandit, date and dakshina with you.
Can I book a pandit who speaks my language for Mahalaya Paksha Shraddham?
Yes. Stuti Mandir has Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali and Odia-speaking pandits, depending on the city; each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile.
In which cities can I book Mahalaya Paksha Shraddham?
Mahalaya Paksha Shraddham can be booked in 166 cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam and Visakhapatnam. Choose your city below for local details.