Shradh 2023: Ever wondered who does Pind daan for people with no children or relatives? Know the answer here

Shradh 2023: At present, we are in the midst of Pitru Paksha, a significant festival dedicated to performing Shradh for our ancestors. This observance will persist until October 14th, also known as Sarvapitri Moksha Amavasya.

Pitru Paksha encompasses various religious rituals, including Shraddha, Pind Daan, Tarpan, and incense meditation, which are carried out by the offspring or descendants of the deceased individuals.

Nevertheless, in cases where a deceased individual does not have children, it is permissible for their relatives to conduct the Shradh rituals on their behalf. Astrologers recommend that during Pitru Paksha, we should perform the Shraddha ceremonies for departed family members based on their date of death. This practice is believed to help remove ancestral debts.

There is a mention of following debts

• Dev loan 
• Rishi loan 
• Pitra loan

By performing puja, one can absolve their debts to the Gods. Engaging in acts of charity helps in settling the debt to sages, while the performance of Shradh rituals serves to clear the debt to our ancestors.

Who performs Shradh for people with no relatives?

During Pitru Paksha, it is customary to perform Shradh for a wide range of deceased family members, including the Guru, mother-in-law, paternal uncle, uncle, maternal uncle, brother, brother-in-law, nephew, disciple, son-in-law, nephew, uncle, paternal uncle, son, and friend. The crucial aspect is to observe Shraddha on the specific date of their passing. In cases where the date of death is unknown, Shraddha should be conducted on Sarvapitri Moksha Amavasya, which falls on October 14th this year.

Parents and elders often sacrifice their happiness for the well-being of their children, making it equally incumbent on the children to prioritize the happiness of their elders. Following the passing of family members, it becomes the children's responsibility to perform Shraddha for them, as the deceased family members are regarded as ancestral deities. Therefore, Shraddha and acts of charity must be carried out in their honour.

Who performs Shradh for people with no children?

If a deceased individual does not have any children, their relatives should undertake the Shradh rituals on their behalf. In cases where a deceased person has multiple sons living together, the eldest son typically performs the Shraddha. However, if the children reside separately, each of them can perform the rituals independently in their respective homes.

In instances where the deceased person does not have a son, their daughter can also conduct the Shradh. If a woman's husband has passed away and she has no children, she can personally perform the Shraddha for her late husband.

When a deceased individual does not have a wife, their surviving brother can take on the responsibility of performing the Shradh. Additionally, the son's children can conduct Shradh ceremonies for their grandparents.

In cases where a man's son, grandson, or daughter lacks a male heir, their nephew can step in to perform the Shradh. Similarly, if there is an adopted son or son-in-law, they are also eligible to conduct the Shradh rituals.

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