Pitru Poojai - Apastamba Shraddha Prayogam

Apastamba Shraddha Prayogam is a set of rituals and procedures for Pitru Pooja, which is the worship of one's ancestors or forefathers. This book is a great authoritative source of reference for Brahmins who follow Yajuveda Apastamba Sutra in both Sanskrit and Tamil. Aapastamba is the name of one of the ancient Sage and Scholar

The Apastamba Shraddha Prayogam provides guidelines for the performance of Shraddha pooja, a ritual observed to pay homage to and seek blessings from one's deceased ancestors. The specifics of the ritual may vary depending on regional customs and family traditions, but the Apastamba Shraddha Prayogam is considered an authoritative source for performing these rituals in accordance with Vedic tradition. Shraddham occurs once in a year during the tithi and nakshatram of the departed. 

Typically, during a Shraddha ceremony, offerings such as food, water, and other symbolic items are made to a sacred fire, with recitations of specific mantras and prayers. The goal is to honor and appease the souls of the departed ancestors, seeking their blessings and praying for their well-being in the afterlife.

It is important to note that the details and procedures of the Apastamba Shraddha Prayogam may vary among different communities and regions in India, but the underlying purpose of the ritual remains the same – showing gratitude and respect to one's forefathers and continue the pity karma.

Buy the Pitru Pooja Prayoga Book for those Smaarthas belonging to the Yajurveda Aapastamba Sutra lineage