The rite of remembering and honouring departed parents and ancestors with offerings, prayers and food, performed with faith (shraddha) on their tithi or in Pitru Paksha.
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Online Tarpan
Book Tarpan with a sankalp in your family's name and join the ritual live from wherever you are.
How it works
How online Tarpan is conducted
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Where the family’s tradition permits, Tarpan is offered in the Ganga on your behalf
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Share the names and gotra of the departed and the family on WhatsApp
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Take the sankalp live with the Pandit on a video call
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Photos or a short video of the offering can be shared afterwards
About Tarpan
Tarpan means ‘to satisfy’ or ‘to offer contentment’. In this rite, the performer offers water mixed with black sesame, holding kusha grass, while remembering departed family members by name. It is one of the simplest ancestral rites, yet traditionally regarded as deeply meaningful.
What you'll need at home
- A clean, quiet space facing the screen, ideally near your home altar
- A diya (or a small lamp), incense and a few fresh flowers
- A phone, tablet or laptop with a stable internet connection
- Family members' names and gotra ready for the sankalp
When families book it
- Daily during Pitru Paksha, as many families observe
- On Amavasya, especially Sarva Pitru Amavasya
- On the death anniversary (tithi) of the departed
- During solar or lunar eclipses and on certain festivals, as per custom
Booking from abroad
Tarpan takes about 45 minutes 1.5 hours. We'll suggest a muhurat and a start time that works for your family's time zone.
- IndiaScheduled in IST, at the muhurat chosen with your Pandit.
- USAIST is about 9½ to 13½ hours ahead, depending on your time zone and daylight saving.
- UKIST is 4½ hours ahead in summer (BST) and 5½ hours ahead in winter (GMT).
- CanadaIST is about 9½ to 13½ hours ahead across most Canadian time zones.
- AustraliaIST is about 2½ to 5½ hours behind, depending on your state and daylight saving.
- UAEIST is 1½ hours ahead of UAE time.
- SingaporeIST is 2½ hours behind Singapore time.
Online Tarpan: FAQs
How does an online puja work?
You share your name, gotra (if known), the names of family members to include and your intention. At the scheduled time, the Pandit performs the sankalp in your name and conducts the ritual while you join by video call and follow along.
Which pujas can be performed online?
Many pujas, paths and homams can be performed with an online sankalp. Rituals that fundamentally need the family on-site, such as Griha Pravesh, Bhoomi Puja, Vivah or Asthi Visarjan, are offered in person. Each puja page shows the options available.
Can I book from the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, UAE or Singapore?
Yes, you can enquire from anywhere. We schedule around your time zone where the muhurat allows, and share the details on WhatsApp.
What do I need at home for an online puja?
A quiet space, a stable internet connection and a simple setup such as a diya, incense and flowers is usually enough. The Pandit will tell you if anything specific is recommended.
Will I receive a recording or prasad?
These can be discussed when you enquire. We only confirm what can actually be arranged for your booking.
How is payment handled?
Our website does not take payments. Pricing and payment details are shared directly by our team on WhatsApp once your booking details are confirmed.
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Tell us where you are and your preferred dates. We'll confirm timing, vidhi and pricing on WhatsApp.