Terahvi, for Lord Vishnu and the ancestors (Pitru) (Terahvin, Tehravi Sanskar)
- 2 to 4 hours
- At home
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About this puja
- The rites of the thirteenth day after a death, which traditionally complete the period of mourning with prayers, a havan, pind daan and a meal offered to Brahmins and relatives.
- Experienced Pandit for the rites
- Sankalp with the name and gotra of the departed
- Vidhi as per the family’s tradition
- Guidance on the annual Shraddha and later rites
Also known as: Terahvin, Tehravi Sanskar, Terahvi Puja, Tervi
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Puja details
- Deity
- Lord Vishnu and the ancestors (Pitru)
- Category
- Ancestral Rituals (Pitru Karya)
- Duration
- 2 to 4 hours
- Mode
- At home
- Starting dakshina
- On WhatsApp
- Also known as
- Terahvin, Tehravi Sanskar, Terahvi Puja
What is Terahvi?
Terahvi is the ceremony held on the thirteenth day after a death, marking the end of the formal mourning period in many North Indian families. It usually includes the rites of the eleventh and twelfth days, such as sapindikaran, in which the departed is joined with the ancestors, followed by a havan and a meal offered to Brahmins, relatives and the community.
Customs vary widely between regions and families. Some complete the rites on the twelfth day, others on the thirteenth, and South Indian families observe their own sequence of rites over a similar period. The Pandit speaks with the family first and follows their tradition.
Our Pandits conduct Terahvi at homes, halls and at the ghats in Varanasi, and in Hyderabad at homes and halls, guiding the family through each step with care.
Significance
Traditionally, the rites of the thirteenth day are believed to help the departed soul join the ancestors and find peace, completing the family’s duties of the mourning period.
Terahvi also marks the family’s return to daily life. Relatives and friends gather to remember the departed, and the family receives their support and blessings.
ॐ पितृभ्यः स्वधायिभ्यः स्वधा नमः॥
Who and when to perform
Who performs it
- Families completing the thirteen days of mourning
- The chief mourner and close relatives of the departed
- Families who want a Pandit to guide the sapindikaran and related rites
- Families in Varanasi who wish to perform the rites at the ghats
When to perform
- On the thirteenth day after death, or the twelfth as per family custom
- The date is counted by the Pandit from the day of cremation, following tradition
- Usually in the morning, followed by the meal
Traditionally associated with
- Traditionally performed so the departed may join the ancestors in peace
- Completes the family’s duties of the mourning period
- Brings relatives together to remember the departed
- Honours the departed according to family custom
These are traditional beliefs associated with the ritual. Pujas are acts of devotion and are not a substitute for medical, financial or professional advice.
How Terahvi is performed
- 1SankalpThe Pandit takes a sankalp with the name and gotra of the departed and the chief mourner.
- 2SapindikaranWhere part of the family’s tradition, pind are offered to unite the departed with the ancestors.
- 3HavanA havan is performed with prayers for the peace of the departed and the wellbeing of the family.
- 4Brahmin Bhoj and DaanA meal is offered to Brahmins, and daan is given as per the family’s custom.
- 5ConclusionThe family shares a meal with relatives, and the Pandit guides them on the annual Shraddha.
The exact vidhi varies by region and family tradition; your Pandit will follow your customs.
Samagri (puja materials)
- Havan kund, dry wood and ghee
- Havan samagri
- Rice, barley flour and black sesame for pind
- Kusha grass
- Gangajal
- White flowers and tulsi leaves
- Diya, cotton wicks and incense
- Clothes and items for daan, as per custom
We share a samagri list suited to your vidhi before the day. Samagri is not included in the dakshina; it is at an additional cost, agreed after discussion with Pandit ji.
What is included
Usually included
- Experienced Pandit for the rites
- Sankalp with the name and gotra of the departed
- Vidhi as per the family’s tradition
- Guidance on the annual Shraddha and later rites
- Samagri list shared in advance (samagri at additional cost, agreed with Pandit ji)
Not included
- Catering for the meal
- Venue and hall charges
- Items for daan beyond the ritual samagri
At home or online
In person, at your home
A Pandit performs the ritual at your home, office or venue in Varanasi, Prayagraj, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Pune. We help with muhurat and preparation; samagri is extra, at a cost agreed with Pandit ji.
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Terahvi across regions
The same ritual goes by different names in different traditions. Whichever name your family uses, we can help.
- TerahviHindi
- Terahvin SanskarSpelling variant
- Pedda KarmaTelugu
- Subha SweekaramTamil
- Vaikunta SamaradhaneKannada
- TeravaMarathi
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Is Terahvi always on the thirteenth day?
Many families observe it on the thirteenth day, while others complete the rites on the twelfth. The Pandit counts the days as per your family tradition.
What is sapindikaran?
It is the rite in which the departed is ritually joined with the ancestors through the offering of pind. It is usually performed before or during Terahvi.
Can Terahvi be performed at the ghats in Varanasi?
Yes. Some families perform the pind rites at the ghats and the havan and meal at home or a hall. We can help plan both.
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