Abids · Hyderabad

Shraddha in Abids

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. Book an experienced Pandit for your home or venue in Abids, Hyderabad.

Abids, Hyderabad 2 to 3 hours At your home or venue Online also available

Devotees performing a ritual on the steps of a ghat

Overview

Shraddha for families in Abids

Shraddha takes its name from the word for faith and sincere devotion. It is the rite through which families remember departed parents, grandparents and ancestors, offering pindas, water, sesame and food with prayers for their peace. Many families observe Shraddha every year on the tithi of a loved one’s passing and during Pitru Paksha.

Abids has been the commercial heart of Hyderabad for well over a century. Its streets are lined with jewellery stores, book and stationery shops, textile showrooms, banks and older office buildings, and the GPO and Sunday book market are landmarks known across the city.

ॐ पितृभ्यः स्वधायिभ्यः स्वधा नमः॥

Oṁ pitṛbhyaḥ svadhāyibhyaḥ svadhā namaḥ.

Salutations and offerings to the ancestors, who receive the offering of svadha.Shukla Yajurveda 19.36

Planning your puja in Abids

Abids is at its quietest before shops open; almost every puja here is scheduled early in the morning.

Parking is extremely difficult on the main streets, so arrange a drop-off point and share the shop or building name clearly.

Older commercial buildings often prohibit open flames; check with the owner or manager and plan a diya-only puja if a homam is not permitted.

Smoke from a homam can carry into neighbouring shops, so use a small kund and keep the doors and windows set up sensibly.

Say how many staff and family members will attend so the prasadam can be planned for the right number.

Keep the names and gotra of the departed ready.

Ask the purohit for the samagri and food preparation list.

Shraddha traditions in Hyderabad

The date follows the tithi of passing, so confirm it with the purohit.
Mahalaya Paksha brings high demand; book early.
Tell us whether brahmana bhojanam is part of your family's custom.

Full guide: Shraddha & Taddinam in Hyderabad

How it is performed

1Tithi and Preparation
2Purification and Sankalp
3Invocation of the Pitrus
4Pinda Offering
5Tarpan
6Food Offering and Daan
7Concluding Prayers

What's included

Experienced Pandit familiar with ancestral rites
Sankalp with the names and gotra of the departed and the family
Guidance before the day on tithi, preparation and customs
Vidhi as per the family’s tradition
Guidance on where Shraddha is traditionally performed in Varanasi
Samagri can be arranged on request

Samagri

Rice or barley flour
Black sesame seeds (til)
Kusha grass
Ghee and honey
Ganga jal
Milk and curd
White flowers and tulsi leaves
Janeu (for the performer, as per custom)
Leaf plates (pattal)
Chandan and akshat
Diya and incense
Satvik food prepared as per custom (often kheer and puri)

Samagri can be arranged on request for delivery in Abids.

Shraddha in Abids: FAQs

Can a Pandit come to my home in Abids for Shraddha?

Yes. Share your location in Abids, your preferred date and your family's tradition on WhatsApp. We confirm a Pandit who can come to your home, apartment or venue in and around Abids, Hyderabad, along with timing and pricing before you book.

How far in advance should I book Shraddha in Abids?

For popular muhurat dates and festival seasons, it helps to enquire a week or two ahead where possible. For other dates, shorter notice is often manageable, we confirm availability on WhatsApp.

How much does Shraddha cost in Hyderabad?

The cost depends on the vidhi, the number of Pandits, samagri and travel within Hyderabad. We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after understanding your requirements, before you confirm anything.

Do you arrange purohits for Taddinam in Hyderabad?

Yes. We arrange Telugu purohits for Taddinam and Hindi speaking Pandits for North Indian Shraddha.

How do we know the correct tithi for Shraddha?

Share the date and, if possible, the time and place of passing. The Pandit will work out the corresponding tithi in the Hindu calendar for the year.

How much does Shraddha cost?

It depends on the vidhi, number of Pandits, samagri, food daan and location. Share your details on WhatsApp for a quote.

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Priests preparing for the Ganga Aarti at dusk in Varanasi

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