What is Tripindi Shraddha?
Where annual shraddhas have not been done for many years, or a family faces repeated obstacles that the horoscope links to pitru dosha, the shastras prescribe Tripindi Shraddha. Three pindas — of barley, rice and sesame — are offered to Brahma, Vishnu and Rudra on behalf of the unknown ancestors.
It is done in Pitru Paksha, on Amavasya, or on a day fixed by the pandit, and is often combined with Narayan bali or Nagbali at the teerthas.
The story of Tripindi Shraddha
About this puja
Tripindi shraddha is offered for ancestors of the last three generations whose rites were missed or who died untimely — three pindas, to Brahma, Vishnu and Rudra. Pandits suggest it when a family faces repeated trouble linked to pitru dosha, or when yearly shraddhas lapsed for many years.
It is often done at Gokarna, Trimbakeshwar, Gaya or Kashi, and can be done at home too.
Why families book it
- Peace for ancestors whose rites were missed
- Relief from pitru dosha
- Family obstacles eased
Good times to do it
- Pitru paksha, Amavasye, or a day the pandit fixes
What the pandit does
- Sankalpa
- Puja of Brahma, Vishnu and Rudra
- The three pindas
- Tila tarpana
- Dana and Brahmana bhojana
Benefits and best time for Tripindi Shraddha
Benefits
- Peace for ancestors whose rites were missed
- Relief from pitru dosha
- Removal of obstacles in marriage, children and career linked to pitru dosha
When to perform
- Pitru Paksha (Mahalaya Paksha)
- Amavasya
- Any day fixed from the panchanga, avoiding festival days
Tripindi Shraddha vidhi (step by step)
- 1Sankalpa and Ganapati pooja
- 2Avahana of Brahma, Vishnu and Rudra in three kalashas
- 3Offering of three pindas — barley, rice and sesame
- 4Tarpana and homa
- 5Brahmana bhojana and daana
Tripindi Shraddha samagri list
- Black sesame, barley and rice
- Darbha grass
- Ghee, honey and milk
- Clothes and items for dana
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking, so your family can arrange everything in time.
Tripindi Shraddha across India’s traditions
Hindi tradition
At Prayagraj, tirth purohits perform it at the Sangam ghats along with pind daan and tarpan.
Marathi tradition
Trimbakeshwar near Nashik is the best-known place for Tripindi Shraddha and Narayan–Nagbali.
Kannada tradition
In Karnataka it is done at home or at Srirangapatna and Gokarna, often with tila homa.
Telugu tradition
Telugu families perform it at home or at Kashi and Gaya, with a full pitru karya.
Book Tripindi Shraddha in your city
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
- Visakhapatnam
- Vijayawada
- Guntur
- Tirupati
- Nellore
- Kurnool
- Kadapa
- Anantapur
- Rajahmundry
- Kakinada
- Eluru
- Ongole
- Srikakulam
- Vizianagaram
- Chittoor
Karnataka
- Bengaluru
- Mysuru
- Mangaluru
- Hubballi
- Belagavi
- Udupi
- Tumakuru
- Doddaballapur
- Ramanagara
- Chikkaballapur
- Kolar
- Mandya
- Hassan
- Chikkamagaluru
- Shivamogga
- Davanagere
- Chitradurga
- Ballari
- Hosapete
- Koppal
- Raichur
- Kalaburagi
- Bidar
- Yadgir
- Vijayapura
- Bagalkot
- Gadag
- Haveri
- Karwar
- Madikeri
- Chamarajanagar
- Puttur
Tamil Nadu
- Chennai
- Coimbatore
- Madurai
- Tiruchirappalli
- Salem
- Vellore
- Tirunelveli
- Thanjavur
- Kumbakonam
- Kanchipuram
- Rameswaram
- Hosur
- Nagercoil
Kerala
Maharashtra
Delhi NCR
Uttar Pradesh (Delhi NCR)
Haryana (Delhi NCR)
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
- Lucknow
- Varanasi
- Kanpur
- Agra
- Mathura
- Prayagraj
- Ayodhya
- Mirzapur
- Pratapgarh
- Chitrakoot
- Gorakhpur
- Meerut
- Bareilly
- Jhansi
Madhya Pradesh
Chandigarh (Punjab & Haryana)
Bihar
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Uttarakhand
Punjab
Jammu and Kashmir
Jharkhand
Assam
Tripura
Haryana
Himachal Pradesh
Goa
Puducherry
Why book Tripindi Shraddha with Stuti Mandir
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How to book Tripindi Shraddha
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Questions devotees ask us
How much does Tripindi Shraddha cost?
On Stuti Mandir, Tripindi Shraddha starts from ₹9,100 as pandit dakshina for 2 to 3 pandits. The final price depends on your city, the pandit you choose, samagri and express booking, and is shown in full before you pay.
How long does Tripindi Shraddha take?
About 3 to 4 hours, performed by 2 to 3 pandits.
Where is Tripindi Shraddha done?
At home, or at a teertha — Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam, Trimbakeshwar, Gaya or Kashi. The pandit advises which suits your family.
Who should perform Tripindi Shraddha?
Usually a male member of the family, with his wife if married; the pandit explains who may perform it in your case.
Can I book a pandit who speaks my language for Tripindi Shraddha?
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 Tripindi Shraddha?
Tripindi Shraddha can be booked in 166 cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam and Visakhapatnam. Choose your city below for local details.